Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Snowflake-Making Event for Sandy Hook School Planned at Sage YMCA on Thursday
First snowflake making event will be held from 1-4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Concorde Banquets.
Claudia Lenart, Patch Staff
Claudia Lenart, Patch Staff
- Lake Zurich, IL
Hi, I'm a local editor for Patch covering the Barrington and Lake Zurich areas. I am thrilled to contribute to Patch and to be a part of a new era of community news. Throughout my career, I have been a reporter and editor for local newspapers, magazines and various online sites.
After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Columbia College in Chicago, I worked as a reporter and editor in Oak Park and Lake County, Illinois. I was editor in chief for Family Time, a Lake County parenting magazine. As a freelancer, my writing has appeared in the Utne Reader, the Chicago Tribune, the Waukegan News Sun and various online sites. Before embarking on my journalism career, I worked in three national parks out west.
I still love the great outdoors and relax by hiking with my dog, Lily, at Lake County Forest Preserves. I am an active volunteer at my son's school.
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Lake Zurich|News|
Top Stories of the Week on Lake Zurich Patch Week of Dec. 13
DARE officer who passed away and Newtown luminaries are most read stories.
Claudia Lenart, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich|News|
Shop Local for Last Minute Gifts in Lake Zurich
From the quirky to useful, there's plenty of last minute gifts to be found in town.
Claudia Lenart, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich|News|
Lake Zurich Luminaries Show Newtown 'You Are Not Alone'
"Let Newtown know that far away in a Northwest suburb of Chicago-there are those who are praying for them and will never forget."
Claudia Lenart, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich|News|
Lake Zurich Area Parents to Make Snowflakes to Decorate Sandy Hook Elementary.
First snowflake making event will be held from 1-4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Concorde Banquets.
Claudia Lenart, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich|News|
Ela Tax Reform Party Slate to File in Ela Township
Slate aims to bring transparency to office.
Claudia Lenart, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich|News|
Wake Up Lake Zurich to the Winter Solstice
Get all the information you need to start your day, including where to find the lowest gas prices in your town, live traffic updates, weather and events of the day.
Claudia Lenart, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich|News|
LZHS Student Supplies Candles for Light the Night for Newtown
Erin Leahy secured a donation of candles and is offering them to residents; all donations for candles will go to Newtown victims.
Claudia Lenart, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich|News|
Wake Up Lake Zurich to a Winter Storm Watch
Get all the information you need to start your day, including where to find the lowest gas prices in your town, live traffic updates, weather and events of the day.
Claudia Lenart, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich|News|
Christmas Worship Services in Lake Zurich
Patch Guide to Christmas weekend, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services.
Claudia Lenart, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich|News|
Patch Flash: Chicagoland Comfort Dogs Sent to Newtown
Chicagoland news to talk about: Frat members charged in NIU death start to surrender.
Claudia Lenart, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich|News|
Update: Three Candidates Run for Lake Zurich Village President
Candidates file as a slate as well as independent.
Claudia Lenart, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich|News|
Wake Up Lake Zurich to a Change in the Weather
Get all the information you need to start your day, including where to find the lowest gas prices in your town, live traffic updates, weather and events of the day.
Claudia Lenart, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich|News|
Lake Zurich Board Amends Law to Allow BYOB
Amendment allows restaurant patrons to bring their own beverage; spas, beauty parlors and barbers can serve patrons complimentary alcoholic beverages.
Claudia Lenart, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich|News|
Where's Santa? Track Him Live from Lake Zurich!
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a Santa tracker mobile app to follow the jolly man's magical flight.
Claudia Lenart, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich|News|
Poynton to Challenge Branding for Lake Zurich Mayor
Tom Poynton announces that he has filed a petition for village president in the April election.
Claudia Lenart, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich|News|
Lake Zurich to Light the Night for Newtown
Village encourages residents to light luminaria Friday on one week anniversary of tragedy In Connecticut.
Claudia Lenart, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich|News|
Lake Zurich D95 Outlines Safety Measures After Newtown Tragedy
Lake Zurich District 95 Superintendent Michael Egan sends second letter to parents in response to concerns over school security.
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Lake Zurich|News|
Lake Zurich Retired Police Officer, Kris Zak, Dies at 46
DARE officer, Lake Zurich native served department for 20 years.
Claudia Lenart, Patch Staff
