Harper College honored with ICCTA’s Equity and Diversity Award

The Illinois Community College Trustees Association awarded Harper for policies that enhance institutional diversity, equity and inclusion

Friends of Palatine Library Used Book Sale

​The Friends of Palatine Library returns with another great used book sale this summer.

World's Fair by Fairgrounds Opening in Hoffman Estates on June 8th

Craft coffee and tea roaster grows to bring people together through the joy of discovery

Palatine lacrosse player back after specialized ACL repair

“I know that I want to continue to play lacrosse either at the club or competitive level in college.”

Harper College to host Summer Concert Series

The outdoor series will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 8-July 27, on Harper's Palatine campus

EWC offers holistic support, paths to sustainable careers

A partnership between Harper College and others, the Education and Work Center seeks to change lives by providing free classes and resources

Rep. Krishnamoorthi presents $500K to launch Harper aviation program

Harper College is preparing to launch an aviation maintenance program to address a gap in affordable training and education in the region

Harper College awarded $1.6 million to expand access and training

Harper will develop new career pathways in AI and cybersecurity with the support of a federal grants program

Harper College’s Speech and Debate Team wins national championship

The Speech and Debate Team recently earned its first national championship at the 2023 Phi Rho Pi National Tournament

Harper chief of staff named national marketing council president

​Jeff Julian, chief of staff at Harper College, was recently installed as president of the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations

Harper College students honored for emergency response

Harper Police recognized a group of Career Skills Institute students for taking immediate action when their instructor collapsed

Harper College to host STEAM Fair 2023 on April 15

Students of all ages can participate in interactive workshops and engage with STEAM leaders at the fair

Harper launches second year of Community Innovation Fund Grant Program

Harper College Educational Foundation program will award five grants to area nonprofit organizations that support underserved communities

Little City names Marie Newman new Chief Executive Officer

Former congresswoman set to lead Palatine-based nonprofit starting April 17

Harper College's Career Forward event to connect adults to opportunity

With guest presenters and information about Harper resources, Career Forward will take place on April 5 at the Wojcik Conference Center

Harper College’s University Center adds MBA, two new majors

Starting in Fall 2023, bachelor’s degrees in graphic design and human resources management and an MBA program will be available to students

Harper’s 'Lettie' to feature talks with playwright Boo Killebrew

The Harper College Theater Ensemble will present Killebrew's 'Lettie' March 17-26. The playwright will visit for conversations March 24-25

Harper College’s InZone camp fills summer with fun and learning

Registration is open for Harper's InZone enrichment and sports camp for students ages 6 to 14

Annual one-five Foundation Raffle Supports School District 15 Students

​Raffle tickets for the one-five Foundation 50/50 Raffle now available at www.one-five.org. You could win up to $30,000!

Harper College promotes mental health awareness with Fresh Check Day

Annual event helps students recognize the signs of suicide and become more comfortable talking to their peers about mental health resources

Harper celebrates Disability Awareness Month with dance, art and more

Harper’s Access and Disability Services office is leading a month of programming to support individuals with disabilities

Harper College maintains top Aaa rating

Harper has maintained its Aaa rating from Moody’s Investor Services, the bond credit rating company’s highest possible rating

Harper College Police Department achieves ILEAP accreditation

The department is only the second community college police department to be recognized by the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program

American Legion holds Lent Fish Fry Dinners

The Palatine American Legion Post 690 is holding a series of fish fries during Lent upstairs in their family-friendly banquet hall.

Property Tax Appeals open in Palatine Township

Board of Review property tax appeals for the 2022 tax year are open now through March 9th in Palatine Township.

Tax bills to arrive late in Cook County

The first installment of property tax bills which normally arrive around February 1st will not mail until late February or early March.

Harper College welcomes Fulbright Scholar in Residence

Dr. Rabia Ali, a professor from the International Islamic University in Pakistan, will bring a global perspective to Harper this semester

Harper College to host Valentine’s Day blood drive

Share the love and save a life by donating blood at the college's Foglia Foundation Health and Recreation Center on February 14 or 22.

State Senator Dan McConchie to speak at Republican meeting

The Palatine Township Republican Organization (PTRO) will feature State Senator Dan McConchie at their February 4th meeting.

Harper College to host first Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Event will feature speaker JoAnne Bland, who joined the Civil Rights Movement as a young girl in Selma, Alabama, and marched with Dr. King

Harper College’s new film series brings celebrated movies to campus

The Spring Film Series will run through May and include three sets of movies that center on common themes: the heist, the food and the women

Palatine American Legion holds blood drive

Palatine American Legion Post 690 is holding a blood drive to help offset an emergency shortage of blood in conjunction with Vitalant Blood.

JOURNEYS | The Road Home Is Seeking Volunteers

Volunteers provide essential support to our neighbors experiencing homelessness and those at risk of becoming homeless in our community.

Harper College professor’s book illuminates Illinois path to statehood

James Edstrom brings his persistent curiosity and joy for discovery to ‘Avenues of Transformation, Illinois’s Path from Territory to State’

Harper provides ECACE scholarships for early childhood educators

A member of the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity, Harper College is removing barriers for childcare workers looking to upskill

Rotary Club of Palatine accepts 2023 allocation applications

The Rotary Club of Palatine is currently accepting applications from local community organizations for possible donations from the club.

50th Reunion of "SMOW 1972" at Emmett's Brewing Co.

St. Mary Of the Woods grade school (SMOW) '72 had a November to remember.

Alzheimer's Awareness & Support for Caregivers

National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month

Friends of Palatine Library Host a Pop-up Sale

Shop the collection for DVDs and Blu-rays for your latest binge watch.

Harper College’s JEDI Faculty Fellows are a force for change

As part of the college's new fellowship, Drs. Markenya L. Williams and Alina Pajtek are seeking ways to close equity gaps