Grayslake, IL|News|
Missing Lake County Man Found Safe
William Jacobson, 72, left his home in the 21600 block of West Sylvan Drive South in unincorporated Mundelein at about 4 a.m. Thursday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
- Crystal Lake-Cary, IL
Amie is an award-winning journalist with more than 20 years of professional writing and editing experience. She has been an editor with Patch since the company launched in 2010, and she started Lake in the Hills Patch. Currently, she manages several news websites in the Chicago area, including Crystal Lake-Cary Patch, Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Patch, Grayslake Patch and Libertyville Patch and works for the national breaking news team.
Before her time with Patch.com, she worked for daily newspapers, specializing in crime and court coverage as well as politics and local government.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Lake County Police Dog Helps In Lake Co. Child Porn Probe
An 18-year-old North Chicago man now faces several charges for accusations he possessed and disseminated the child pornography.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins In St. Charles In Fall 2024
Whether you plan to carve a jack-o’-lantern or just add some festive flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Man, 21, Killed In North Chicago Crash
The collision happened late Tuesday night.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins In Crystal Lake, Cary In Fall 2024
Whether you plan to carve a jack-o’-lantern or just add some festive flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Michael Rein: 2024 Candidate For McHenry County Coroner
Election Day is fast-approaching, and early voting is underway in McHenry County.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins In Libertyville In Fall 2024
Whether you plan to carve a jack-o’-lantern or just add some festive flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins In Algonquin, LITH In Fall 2024
Whether you plan to carve a jack-o’-lantern or just add some festive flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyvile Trick-Or-Treat Events: Save The Date
It's time to get those costumes ready.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins In Grayslake This Fall
Whether you plan to carve a jack-o’-lantern or just add some festive flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
League Of Women Voters To Host Candidate Forum
The forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, at Batavia City Hall, 100 N. Island Avenue, Batavia.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Funds Raised For Memorial Scholarship For Man Killed In Hit-And-Run
Austin Stanek was hit by the vehicle in the 4300 block of Roberts Road in unincorporated Island Lake at about 10:50 p.m. Friday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Candy Corn Suite Offers Sweet Escape This Fall At Great Wolf Lodge
For the first time ever, Great Wolf has teamed with a major brand — BRACH's — to create the themed room.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
NW Suburban Family Spends 40 Years Perfecting Holiday Displays
Starting this season, Mack Manor -- for the first time since 2009 -- will offer its Halloween or Christmas drive-thru, but not both.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Homeless Man Beat Juvenile At Football Field In St. Charles: Police
Anderson Contreras, 21, faces aggravated battery charges following the incident Friday afternoon in St. Charles.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Jamie Mosser: Kane County State's Attorney Candidate Profile
Jamie Mosser is running for Kane County State's Attorney in the upcoming election.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run Collision
A 24-year-old Island Lake man was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Island Lake Friday night.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Theresa E. Barreiro: Kane Co. Circuit Clerk Candidate Profile
Andrew Sosnowski is running for Kane County State's Attorney in the upcoming election.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Discount Retailer Sierra Will Open This Week In Crystal Lake
Sierra, a discount retailer that sells outdoor gear and sporting clothes, is planning its grand opening for Oct. 5.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Andrew Sosnowski: Kanę County State's Attorney Candidate Profile
Andrew Sosnowski is running for Kane County State's Attorney in the upcoming election.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
