Palatine Children's Chorus to Host Welcome Nights

Children who love to sing are invited to attend a welcome night to learn more about Palatine Children's Chorus.

Registration is Now Open for Palatine's Allegro Adult Chorus

Chorus to include up to three new choirs under leadership of new artistic director Kevin Kelly.

Palatine Parks and Packages 4 Patriots conduct Sock Drive

Socks will be collected by Palatine Park District and sent to those serving in the military by Packages 4 Patriots.

To Serve and Adopt / Animal Rescue Needs Help / Hinsdale Cop a Lifesaver / Batmobile for Sale

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PALATINE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES ANNOUNCES VACANCY

Palatine Public Library District Board of Library Trustees seeks to fill Board vacancy until new Board is seated in May 2017 after election.

Special Celebration at Palatine Farmers' Market this Saturday!

Palatine Farmers' Market celebrates its 500th market this Saturday, August 22, 2015.

Party this Saturday at Alley 64 - Live Music, Silent Auction - for Trafficked Children

Come out to Alley 64 Bar and Grill in Palatine this Saturday, August 22, for live music and a silent auction for a great cause.

Local karate club raises more than 75K for charity!

More than 500 karate students from Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs participated in the 2015 Kick For Cures, raising more than 75k for charity

Search Continues for Digger the Dog; Palatine Boarding Facility Adopts New Safety Measures

Owners of the Palatine boarding facility where Digger went missing contend the dog scaled an eight-foot fence and escaped.

Palatine Presents Local Non-Profit with Proclamation

C.A.T.I.F. has raised nearly $130,000 over the last six years, and will host a fundraiser on Sunday, September 13 in downtown Palatine.

Backpacks, Blessings, and Barbecue at the Bandshell Sunday August 23

Join Immanuel Lutheran on Sunday, August 23. Outdoor, casual, worship featuring Immanuel's praise band and the blessing of the backpacks beg

Tornado Watch Issued for Cook County

Strong storms are expected to hit the Chicago suburbs tonight.

American Legion holds pancake breakfast

The American Legion is holding a pancake breakfast which is open to the public on Sunday, August 30th after the Feet Fest 3K Run.

Palatine Family Continues Search for Missing Dog

Digger the Dog has been missing since Aug. 5 when he escaped from a Palatine boarding facility.

Palatine First Responders Family Fest this Saturday at Deer Grove East

Area families and first responders are invited to participate in a wide array of exciting events. Come on out and cheer the competitors on!

Palatine Parks Presents 11th Annual Feet Fest

Palatine Park District presents 11th annual 3K family fun run/walk on August 30.

Storms in Forecast for This Afternoon, Evening

The storms could produce heavy rain, strong winds and frequent lightning.

Tragic Air Show Injury / 1,000 Amazon Jobs / Teen Ran Off with Teacher Out of Fear / 2 Moms' Lice Device

If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including a feature on the lost-dog brigade and the long wait for corpse flower to bloom.

New Report Highlights 10 Trends You Should Know about Illinois' Heroin Epidemic

Ten disturbing facts about the state's heroin crisis.

Charity Events, Civil War Reenactment Held in Palatine This Weekend

As summer comes to a close, enjoy a wide variety of events and activities for the whole family in Palatine and the surrounding areas.

Voting now open in Palatine Park District Photo Contest

Voting will be open through August 14 at 5:00pm.

First Responders Family Fest in Palatine is Coming Up Soon!

This family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, August 22nd at Deer Grove East Forest Preserve in Palatine.

Charity Dog Wash Held This Saturday at Palatine Business

Get your dog scrubbed up for a good cause this Saturday, August 15 in Palatine at A Closer Bond training, boarding, grooming and daycare.

Funeral is Wednesday for Palatine High Grad Killed in Motorcycle Crash

Funeral services have been set for this Wednesday. A visitation will be Tuesday.

Hot Dog Richie's Hosts Fundraiser to Benefit 'Rosie the Rock Star'

Stop by open this coming Saturday, August 15 - proceeds of the day's ring will be donated to increase childhood cancer awareness.

Insurance Denied on Day of Mastectomy Surgery / One-Eyed Drunk Deserved Beating / Facebook Humiliates Woman with Disease

If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including two families connected by one house, fate and cancer and the ‘ominous’ Patrick Kane case.

C.A.T.I.F. Presents 5th Annual Family Picnic, Rib Cook-Off in Palatine

Palatine-based C.A.T.I.F. (Celebrating All That Is Feminine) raises funds for organizations that serve women and children in crisis.

Baby Gets Much-Needed Liver / 65,000 Meals for Needy / Wolf Pups / Jennifer Hudson Dazzles

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Civil War Enthusiast? Attend Palatine GAR Dedication Ceremony

The ceremony at Hillside Cemetery will include Civil War Re-Enactors, a canon firing and 21-gun salute on Sunday, August 16.

Final Free Summer Concert on August 14

Palatine Park District presents the final concert of the 2015 Sounds of Summer season on August 14 featuring Lance Lipinsky & The Lovers

Rotary Club of Palatine recruits members to work Oktoberfest

The Rotary Club of Palatine, with their largest fundraiser of the year Oktoberfest quickly approaching, is looking for new members.

Palatine Farmers' Market this Saturday

Palatine Farmers' Market is this Saturday, August 8, 2015. 7:00am - 1:00pm at the Palatine train station parking lot

Palatine Jaycees to hold Family Field Day

As part of their Healthy Family Initiative, the Palatine Jaycees are hosting a Family Field Day on August 8th.

Palatine's Bridge Youth and Family Services Performs 'Random Acts of Kindness'

Children who receive services, and volunteers of ‘The Bridge’ went around Palatine on July 25 and gave away 150 plants to area individuals.

Palatine Teen With Leukemia Gets Dream Bedroom

Chicago-area Coldwell Banker employees and the nonprofit organization, Special Spaces, made Feyza Yazar's dream bedroom a reality.

'Vivian Maier: Buried Treasure and the Nanny Photographer'--Palatine Library Adult Program

Come to Palatine Library on Aug. 26, 7pm, to hear Jenny Riddle portray Vivian Maier, North Shore nanny/talented Chicago street photographer.

Palatine Library Adult Program--'Amelia Earhart: Soaring High on Wings of Success'

Historian Jim Gibbons presents information about the great American aviation legend, Amelia Earhart, at the Palatine Library on Aug. 19.

Baby Survives Hot Car / American Sniper Corn Maze / Pets Live Through Devastating Squalor / Marine Enters Hall of Heroes

If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including a nurse raising money for a CuddleCot, arrest made in attack on dog with firecracker.

Palatine Lions Club Seeking Golfers for 28th Annual Golf Outing - Tom Dorsch Memorial on August 26th

The Palatine Lions Club has been assisting others since 1925. Can you help raise funds that assist the Sight and Hearing Impaired?

Republican Organization holds annual Pig Roast Fundraiser

The Palatine Township Republican Organization (PTRO) is holding their annual pig roast fundraiser on Sunday, August 9th.