Libertyville, IL|News|
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Libertyville For 2026
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Libertyville.
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|
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Grayslake For 2026
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Grayslake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Algonquin, Lake In The Hills For 2026
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Algonquin, Lake in the Hills.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Crystal Lake, Cary For 2026
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Crystal Lake, Cary.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Former Prairie Grove Officer Released From Jail In Official Misconduct Case
William C. Copp is accused of using law enforcement databases and Flock license plate readers to track people he knew.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
Missing Marine Prompts Large-Scale Search Off Southern California Coast
The Marine was reported missing early Thursday during an integrated training at Camp Pendelton, officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|News|
At Least 11 Injured After Duck Boat Overturns Near Charles River
State police are investigating after a duck boat overturned near the Charles River, sending 11 people to area hospitals.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Shooting Near Pride Festivities Leaves 1 Injured; Suspect Arrested After Foot Chase
A suspect was arrested after a shooting near Pride festivities left one person injured, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Mass Naked Bike Ride Interrupted By Gunfire In SoCal, 2 Hurt
Two injured after a shooter with a BB gun opens fire at a downtown Los Angeles nude bike ride event.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Stratford, CT|News|
1 Of 3 Missing NJ Teens Found At CT Train Station
Authorities are still looking for two 14-year-old boys who were initially reported missing Friday evening, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Police ID Woman, 31, Killed In Hit-And-Run In Hartford
The woman died after being struck by a vehicle on Ledyard Street early Saturday, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Denied Pretrial Release In Fox River Grove Arson Case
Judge orders 48-year-old held pending trial after prosecutors allege he intentionally set fire to a residence.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Man Guilty In Christmas Day Fatal Beating Of His Brother: Prosecutors
Jury finds 54-year-old Gurnee man guilty of first-degree murder in 2022 death of his brother following four-day Lake County trial.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Man With Knife Flees Into Fox River, Prompting Water Rescue In Elgin
The man ran from officers responding to a railroad incident before disappearing underwater, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Drowning Death | Girl Left Home To Meet Man She Met Online | 'Fun' Police Chase
Plus, timeline details in drowning death | How police found missing girl, 13, | Evanston mayor to make bid for Congress.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Student Seriously Injured In MCC Machining Class Files Lawsuit
The complaint alleges a machine component struck a student during a training exercise at the Crystal Lake campus.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Panic Alarm Prompts Police Response At Crystal Lake South High School
Authorities say the activation was accidental and triggered by staff member.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Local Man ID'd As Driver Killed While Changing Tire On Interstate: Medical Examiner
The 23-year-old Carpentersville man was struck on I-80 near Torrence Avenue while headed to work early Wednesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
'Fresh Market On Steroids’ | Trader Joe's Expansion | MLB Picks Theater For Free July 4 Fun: IL Business News
A massive new grocery story is drawing attention, and an outdoor theater is 1 of 4 in U.S. picked by MLB to host July 4 event.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Babysitter Charged With Sexual Assault, Child Pornography Offenses: Authorities
A 41-year-old Antioch man is accused of sexually abusing a child while baby-sitting for her and her siblings, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
