Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
District 155 Calendar For 2024-25: Key Dates To Know
It's time to make your calendar for important dates for the upcoming school year.
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.
You can reach Amie by e-mail at amie.schaenzer@patch.com.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Lake Co. Health Dept. Seeks Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructors
Approved applicants must attend a three-day instructor training held November 6 through November 8 at the Lake County Health Department.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Boy, 7, Recovering After Being Hit By SUV While On Electric Bike
The child was flown to the hospital with critical injuries following the collision last week in unincorporated McHenry.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Double The Prizes Up For Grabs In This Year's 'Be You' Rock Hunt
The popularity of the event has prompted St. Charles Business Alliance officials to up the ante on prizes this year.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
More Charges Filed After Girl, 15, Killed By Stray Bullet
A 19-year-old Round Lake Beach man now faces a felony murder predicated on aggravated discharge of a firearm charge.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Man Pulled From Woods Creek Lake: Police
The man had been swimming with a companion when he appeared at the surface of the water "unconscious and unresponsive" on Saturday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
No Charges In Road Rage Fatal | Faulty Light Causes School Fire
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
At Least 10 Suspects Burglarize, Steal Vehicles In Libertyville: Cops
Officers in Libertyville responded to multiple locations to investigate reports burglaries to vehicles and stolen vehicles early Wednesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Boat Dedicated In Memory Of Boy, 10, Killed By Intoxicated Boater
A new Lake County Sheriff's Office patrol boat has been dedicated in memory of Tony Borcia and the Y-noT project.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
28 Speeding Tickets Issued During Speed Enforcement Detail
Police in Crystal Lake issued 28 tickets for speeding and one uninsured motorist ticket.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Man Busted With Child Porn Lived In Home With Daycare: Police
Jose Real, 52, of Grayslake now faces child pornography charges as police investigate if any local children were victimized, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Lake Co. Deputies Save Man Found Hanging In Garage: Police
Two Lake County Sheriff's Office deputies came to the rescue of the man who attempted to take his own life Wednesday night, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
1 Injured, 5 In Custody Following Antioch Shooting
The shooting happened early Wednesday in the area of Hillside and Harden, near routes 173 and 59, according to police.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Final Tasty Thursday Of Summer Is In August
If you haven't stopped out, yet, you may want to mark your calendar for Aug. 22.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
2 New Restaurants Coming To Algonquin Commons
Dallas-based Twin Peaks and Mr. Kimchi Korean barbecue restaurant plan to open this fall at the Algonquin Commons.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Lake Co. Forest Preserves OKs $155M Referendum Question
The funds would be used for land acquisition and public access improvements and habitat restoration.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Supports Troops With New Cell Phone Drop-Off Program
The city of St. Charles is participating in Cell Phones for Soldiers and you can give back by donating your old cell phones.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
First-Ever Night Owl Bike Ride Held This Weekend
The ride will begin at 10 p.m. on Saturday in the city hall parking lot at 100 W. Woodstock Street.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
'Be You' Rock Hunt Returns With More Rocks To Find, Prizes
The rock hunt will begin on Aug. 9 in downtown St. Charles.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Take Self-Led History Tour In Crystal Lake
August is the last month that you can check the tour out.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
