Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Village Finances Surge Ahead Of Projections (journal-topics.com) — Palatine's mid-year finances are running ahead of budget, with strong sales and income tax revenues supporting major road, sidewalk, and utility projects across town. Village officials are planning a mostly flat 2027 property tax levy while returning millions in TIF surplus to local schools, the park district, and other agencies, with key public budget meetings scheduled in November and December.
• Tenants signed lease, agent then requested commission, attorney canceled (biggerpockets.com) — A Palatine landlord describes how tenants backed out of a signed lease after their attorney used a review clause, leaving the property vacant again. The owner is asking other Illinois landlords whether lost rent can realistically be recovered, whether the agent's conduct merits a complaint, and how to better protect future Palatine rentals during attorney review.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Rotary Club of Palatine hosts annual Oktoberfest —Bill Pohlman Read on Patch
A few days ago I stopped by Valli Foods on Roselle in Schaumburg: they had bell pepper on sale, and we love them. I selected three pieces and went to pay, it turned out that I forgot my valet at home (so I was driving without my license, pls don't tell!). The… (Nextdoor Parkside On The Green)
Someone must of been "fooling" around outside of their flock … lol…. Hybrid crossbred domestic crest duck and mallard . lol … cute (Nextdoor Charter Hall)
Endeavor Health posted a job opening for Medical Office Receptionist - Primary Care in Palatine. Apply here.
William Fremd High School posted a job opening for Kitchen Custodian in Palatine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palatine here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rolling Meadows
'Never should have happened': Doggy daycare responds after death of Deerfield family's dog forgotten in company van (lakemchenryscanner.com)
A Day of Extremes: From Fireworks to Shutouts, Hononegah Community High School Flag Football Delivered Every Emotion (roscoenews.com)
Arlington Heights
2 former Waukegan High School athletes on college rosters for week ending Sept. 6 (lakecountygazette.com)
Something special in the air: Flight attendants reunite to mark 4 high-flying decades (dailyherald.com)
Single-family home in Arlington Heights sells for $1.26 million (shawlocal.com)
Ok Palatine! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!