Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
'World's Largest' Corn Maze Opens For Fall Season
Richardson's Adventure Farm debuted its John Deere-themed corn maze this past weekend. The fall fest will remain open through Oct. 27.
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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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Tickets Available For Algonquin Wine & Dessert Walk
The event will run from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the Algonquin Commons.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Man, Woman Charged After 54 Dogs Abandoned At Dog Park
The man and woman, who are from Huntley, face animal cruelty charges.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
New Route 14 Grocery Store Opens Thursday
KD Market, a polish grocery store, will open its first McHenry County location in Crystal Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Fire Department Plans Open House For Sept. 28
The open house will run from noon to 3 p.m. on Sept. 28 at fire station number 1, 112 N. Riverside Avenue in St. Charles.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Fright Fest Opens This Week; Six Flags Debuts New Chaperone Policy
The new policy will go into effect when Fright Fest opens for the season on September 14.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Woman, 18, Hit And Killed By 2 Cars In Lake Co.
Police have tracked down the driver and vehicle involved in the hit-and-run in Wadsworth, according to authorities.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
SeptOberfest Music Lineup Released
Programs and musical entertainment are planned for this fall at Independence Grove Forest Preserve.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Man Charged With Possessing Child Pornography In McHenry Co.
David R. Glass, 57, faces possession of child pornography charges following an investigation by the Woodstock Police Department.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Woman Hit By 2 Vehicles, Killed In Lake Co. Collision: Police
The crash happened over the weekend in Wadsworth.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Man Found Dead In Channel | Bull On Lam | Lockdown At H.S.
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
'Unruly' Behavior At Six Flags Prompts New Chaperone Policy
The new policy will go into effect starting on Sept. 14, according to the new Six Flags park policy.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
IL Newlyweds Win $3M Lottery Prize
The couple bought the scratch-off ticket from Volume Liquors, located at 382 Northwest Highway in Cary.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Caution Urged After Loose Bull Spotted Wandering In McHenry Co.
The bull was spotted in the vegetation between South Union Road and South Grant Highway Thursday afternoon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
'Largest' Jack O' Lantern Festival Returns To Chicago Area
Tickets are now on sale for Jack O'Lantern World in Lake Zurich.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Firefighter Injured While Battling Brush Fire
The blaze broke out Thursday afternoon in East Dundee.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Man Faces Guns, Weapons Charges
Michael T. Sund was arrested last week after police recovered several guns, including three machine guns.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Woman Gets Prison Time For 6th DUI
Valerie Whitlow, of Johnsburg, was sentenced to seven years in prison following her must recent DUI conviction.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
McHenry County Clerk's Office Offers Expungement Clinic In November
Amnesty Week will take place between Nov. 8 and Nov. 15.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Lindenhurst Woman Dies Days After Motorcycle Crash: Coroner
The collision happened Saturday night near Antioch. The woman killed in the collision has been identified as Mechelle Hall, 48.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
