Grayslake, IL|News|
16 Inmates, 2 Officers Hospitalized In Lake County Crash
The crash happened when the McHenry County Sheriff's Office transport vehicle collided with a sedan at Route 120 and Hainesville Road.
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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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Former Cop Gets Prison Time For Violating Order Of Protection
Michael D. Seyller was sentenced to two years in prison for the felony offense of violating an order of protection.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Where To Pick Apples In Algonquin, Lake in the Hills Area: 2024 Guide
Patch has compiled a list of some of the best apple orchards and family-friendly fall attractions in and around Algonquin, Lake in the Hills
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Where To Pick Apples In Crystal Lake, Cary: 2024 Guide
Patch has compiled a list of some of the best apple orchards and family-friendly fall attractions in and around Crystal Lake and Cary.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Man, 26, Killed In Crash Near Antioch: Police
A 26-year-old man killed in a single-vehicle collision near Antioch has been identified as Joseph Eli, of Neenah, Wisconsin.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Horse Hit, Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver In Lake County: Police
The incident happened at about 9:10 p.m. Monday in the 40800 block of North Delaney Road in Wadsworth.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
1 Dead In Crash Near Antioch
The collision happened early Monday on Grass Lake Road and Bluff Lane in unincorporated Antioch.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Misconduct Charge For Bus Driver | Drone Monitors Fest | COVID On Rise
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Prairie Street To Close As Construction Starts
New water and sanitary sewer mains will be installed on Prairie Street from Randall Road to South 13th Street starting next week.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Barrington Man Gets Prison Time For Possessing Child Porn
Anthony Demonte, 50, pleaded guilty Thursday to solicitation of child pornography.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Man Gets 50 Years In Prison For Fatally Shooting Man, 77
Azmi Ibrahim was found guilty of first-degree murder earlier in the year and was sentenced this past week in Lake County Circuit Court.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
COVID-19 Cases On The Rise In McHenry County
With the influx in cases, local health officials are reminding residents to "practice preventive strategies for all respiratory illnesses."
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Police To Use Public Safety Drone To Monitor Sunset Fest
Sunset Festival in Lake in the Hills will run Friday through Sunday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
New Bob Ross Exhibition Opening At Dunn Museum
A special exhibition, “Art for Everyone: Bob Ross,” is opening August 31 at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Fall Youth Programs Planned At Creek Bend Nature Center
Each month, there will be different sessions planned at Creek Bend Nature Center and LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Sierra Plans To Open First McHenry County Location
Sierra, a discount retailer that sells outdoor gear and sporting clothes, is planning its grand opening for Oct. 5.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Harvard Man, 20, Killed In Crash
The collision happened last week in Harvard.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Tickets Go On Sale Next Week For Massive Jack O'Lantern Festival
The event at Paulus Park, 215 S. Rand Road, opens on September 27 and will run through Oct. 27.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony To Mark Longmeadow Parkway Completion
The Thursday event will be held on the bridge over the Fox River near Carpentersville.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Coroner IDs Man Found Dead In Burning Car In Walmart Parking Lot
The 68-year-old man found in the car in the Crystal Lake Walmart parking lot has been ID'd as Hal Manta, according to the coroner's office.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
