St. Charles, IL|News|
Unwind Wednesdays Return To Downtown St. Charles With Expanded Summer Schedule
The First Street Plaza event series will begin on Wednesday.
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.
Posting Activity
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Held Without Bail For Beating Woman, Crashing Into Family’s Home: Authorities
Prosecutors say the Woodstock man allegedly assaulted a woman during a domestic dispute before crashing into an occupied home.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Missing Girl Found In Lake County Home, Man Charged With Sex Assault: Authorities
Authorities say a Lake Villa man is accused of harboring a missing girl from Round Lake Beach before she was sexually assaulted.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Everclear To Perform For Free In Antioch This Week
The free, all-ages show is set for Thursday, June 11 at the Antioch bandshell.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Things To Do In Lake County This Week: Everclear In Antioch, Pride Parade, Farmers Markets
A full roundup of concerts, festivals, markets and community events happening across Lake County.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting
Jenry Guadalupe Custodio Casimiro, 44, of Carpentersville, died from injuries consistent with multiple gunshot wounds, authorities said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Man, 31, Dies After Crash Into Brick Structure: Coroner
The collision happened over the weekend in Mundelein.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Legal Challenge Grows As Grayslake Moves Ahead With Massive Data Center Project
Construction is underway near Peterson Road even as residents pursue court action over the village’s approval, officials say.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Lake in the Hills Treehouse Sparks Debate Over Village Rules
A neighbor's complaint led officials to review whether treehouses are permitted under local zoning regulations.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
6 Injured In Wrong-Way DUI Crash On Randall Road: Police
An eighth DUI charge has been filed against the Lake in the Hills driver following the May 31 collision, according to authorities.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
2 Shot, Gunman Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting At Restaurant: Police
One victim remains in critical condition after officers responded to reports of gunfire early Friday in Carpentersville, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Driver Dies After Crashing Into Traffic Signal In Round Lake Beach
A 39-year-old man died Saturday night in the crash at Route 83 and Rollins Road.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Famous Skateboarder Charged In Skateboard Beating | Toymaker Wins $10M Trump Tariff Refund
Plus, city sued over arrest that left woman in coma | Food truck fests worth checking out | Man charged in crash that killed tollway worker.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
10 Things To Do In Lake Co. This Weekend: Festivals, Pride Parade, Ravinia And More
Here's a look at some of the biggest and best festivals and fun events happening across Lake County this weekend.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Globally Ranked Skateboarder Arrested In Skateboard Beating: Police
Authorities allege the Crystal Lake teen seriously injured a man during an early morning attack at the downtown train station.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Federal Agents Had Authority to Arrest Men Outside Kane County Jail, Officials Say
Video of the arrests sparked questions online, officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Basement Explosion Injures 2 In Elgin: Fire Officials
Emergency crews responded to the blast Wednesday afternoon as investigators worked to determine the cause of the explosion.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Human Rabies Exposure Reported As 1st Bat Tests Positive In McHenry County
Health officials say a resident received preventive treatment after finding a bat inside a home and are urging residents to take precautions
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Illinois Layoffs Top 8,000 In Recent Months As Major Store Closings, Job Cuts Hit
Spirit Airlines, HelloFresh and major employers in manufacturing, retail and logistics report layoffs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Vernon Hills, IL|News|
Vernon Hills Toy Company Wins $10M Tariff Refund After Supreme Court Ruling
The decision reverses Trump-era import tariffs that drove up costs, threatened its business model, according to reports.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
