St. Charles, IL|News|
Kane County Early Voting Starts Sept. 24: Locations, Hours
More early-voting sites open Oct. 19, with expanded evening and weekend hours before the Nov. 3 election.
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|
Volo Museum Launches New Paranormal Walking Tour
The new experience opens on Sept. 19, taking visitors through historic Volo Cemetery and reported paranormal hot spots.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
McHenry County Early Voting Starts Next Week: See Locations, Hours
Voters can cast ballots early at the county's Election Center starting next week, with additional locations opening Oct. 19.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Woman Killed In Crash With Police Car
Preliminary autopsy findings show blunt-force head trauma killed the Spring Grove woman after Sunday’s multi-vehicle crash.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Lake County Early Voting Starts Sept. 24: See Locations, Hours
Countywide early voting begins Oct. 19, with evening and weekend hours available at several locations ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
$282.5M District 303 Referendum Heads To St. Charles Voters
The Nov. 3 ballot question would fund school repairs, additions, accessibility upgrades, CTE space and a new St. Charles North field house.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Elgin Police Seek Help Finding Missing Juvenile
Madison Beese, 17, was last seen leaving her home Friday night, police said
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Information Sought After Vandals Pull New Picnic Tables Into Pond: Officials
The tables were purchased and placed at the Winthrop Harbor park ahead of Harbor Days for use during the festival and throughout the season.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
D128 Pledges Safety Reforms After Lawsuit Involving Former Teacher
D128 plans mandatory reporting training and a new campus safety position following a settled lawsuit involving former teacher Parker Rohde.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Police Respond After Person Climbs Tower; School Buses Rerouted: Police
Negotiators are communicating with the person near Hancock Drive and East Wonder Lake Road in Wonder Lake, officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Purple Ribbons To Honor Mundelein Woman Fatally Shot By Police
Family and supporters are planning a weekend memorial as an investigation into the May shooting continues.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Lou Malnati’s St. Charles Opening Targeted For Late October
The 71st location of the Chicago pizza chain will be the first to feature elements of its new brand refresh, company officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
E-Bike Rider, 22, Seriously Injured In Crash: Police
The man was hospitalized after an e-bike collided with pickup truck Monday night at Richmond and McCullom Lake roads in McHenry, police said
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Woman, 41, Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Boy, 16: Police
A Barrington woman faces six felony charges after police said the alleged sexual contact occurred on multiple occasions.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Lou Malnati’s Coming To St. Charles This Fall, Hiring 100 Workers
Chicago-style pizza chain is now accepting applications for servers, cooks, bartenders and other positions ahead of opening.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Scarecrow Contest Extends Entry Deadline
Businesses, organizations, families and individuals have until Sept. 22 to enter the annual downtown St. Charles competition.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Judge Allows Lawsuit To Move Forward In Deadly Fox River Boat Crash
Plaintiffs are seeking more than $50,000 on each of three claims as they investigate whether others should be named as defendants.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Teen Driver, Passenger Injured In Crystal Lake Crash
A Ford Explorer struck a tree early Tuesday after police say it was traveling at a high rate of speed.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Fox Haven Square Construction Underway In St. Charles
Simple EJ’s, Fire + Wine and Rosebud Steakhouse have received temporary certificates of occupancy.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
South 3rd Street To Close For Watermain Work
Daytime and overnight closures are planned Sept. 14 to 15 at the Indiana Street intersection.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
