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š± Patch AM: How a new brewery will reshape downtown Palatineās train-side corner
Also check out Free Community Open House - Grounded Wellness Center (GWC) on the Palatine Patch calendar

Greetings Palatine! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new brewery will reshape downtown Palatine's train-side corner
- Police detail what they found after gunfire on Independence Drive
- Can Palatine cool off undefeated Conant in next week's opener?
Also on today's calendar: Free Community Open House - Grounded Wellness Center (GWC) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 61.
- Sunday: Mainly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Big Grove Brewery gets green light to replace Durty Nellie's in Palatine (dailyherald.com subscription) — Palatine's village council has approved Big Grove Brewery to replace Durty Nellie's downtown, backed by up to $1.75 million in TIF support and additional village funds for street access changes. The project at 180-190 N. Smith St. aims to open by late 2027, bringing on-site brewing, a full kitchen, and expanded patio space steps from the train station.
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• 2 Loaded Handguns Recovered After Gunfire Report: Palatine Police (patch.com) — Palatine police say a 17-year-old local boy faces multiple felony charges after officers investigating reported gunfire on East Independence Drive recovered two loaded 9mm handguns, ammunition, and suspected controlled-substance pills. The juvenile, also linked to a prior firearm case in Palatine, allegedly damaged village property at the police station and remains in custody at a juvenile detention facility.
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• Conant prevails over Buffalo Grove in battle of MSL unbeatens (dailyherald.com) — Conant's football team stayed unbeaten with a 37-22 win over Buffalo Grove, powered by senior running back Jackson Spizziri's 295 rushing yards and four touchdowns. The Cougars, now 4-0 for the first time since 2022, will host Palatine next Friday to kick off Mid-Suburban West play, setting up a key early-season matchup for local fans.
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📸 Around Palatine
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palatine
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★ Featured events ★
- Free Community Open House - Grounded Wellness Center (GWC) →
Grounded Wellness Center, 2353 Hassell Rd, Hoffman Estates
9:00 am - First Pres Fall Fest →
First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights
11:30 am - Purses, Ponies & Prosecco Event! →
Barrington White House, 145 W Main St, Barrington
5:30 pm - How to Move to New Zealand - LIVE Seminar →
Al Larson Cultural Center, 201 Schaumburg Ct, Schaumburg
10:00 am
Sunday September 13
Friday October 2
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Friday. →
6:00 am - Obstacle Course Challenge →
Twin Lakes Golf Course & Recreation Area, 1200 E Lake Dr, Palatine
9:00 am - Fall Running Series Ages 2-14, All abilities →
Pine Park, 750 Charleston Ln, Hoffman Estates
4:00 pm - Semi-Annual Wig Sale →
Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio, 1153 Weiland Rd, Buffalo Grove
9:00 am - Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest →
North Smith Street & West Slade Street, Palatine
5:00 pm - Vintage in the Burbs Market - Saturday September 19 →
Durty Nellie's Gastropub & Concert Hub, 180 N Smith St, Palatine
9:00 am - Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest →
North Smith Street & West Slade Street, Palatine
12:00 pm - Cardio Kidz Fall Conditioning- AGES 2-8, All abilities →
KidStrong Schaumburg, 2450 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg
4:00 pm
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
📣 Palatine Shout Outs!
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- Julies mexican restaurant — (224) 801-8615
- Julies mexican restaurant — (224) 801-8615
- Rejuvii Advanced IV Therapy and Wellness — 2243723747
- RowCal - Arlington Heights — (630) 296-9991
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Harper College's Richard Johnson awarded Fulbright fellowship —Harper College Read on Patch
- Gators Wing Shack to Honor Palatine First Responders with Free Wings on September 11 —Liza Crane Read on Patch
- Update: she is back home safe!!
Found dog. dropped off at palatine police station. (Nextdoor Winston Park) - I received Best Pick Reports in the mail today.
On page 72 is listed ABC with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating. (Nextdoor Winston Park)
- Dollar General posted a job opening for LEAD TEAM MEMBER FT - pOpshelf in ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL S30513 in Arlington Heights. Apply here.
- PepsiCo posted a job opening for Merchandiser in Arlington Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palatine here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rolling Meadows
- Business Analyst - Robert Half - Rolling Meadows, IL, US (dice.com)
- Fitch Downgrades Class C of UBS 2017-C4 and Affirms COMM 2016-CCRE28; Revises Outlooks (fitchratings.com)
- Reed, Tavares and Thompson earn BIG EAST Weekly Honors (northplattepost.com)
Arlington Heights
- Dutch Bros Project Moves Forward At Former Arlington Heights Pep Boys Site (patch.com)
Buffalo Grove
- Charlie Kirk Remembered In Arlington Heights 1 Year After Assassination (patch.com)
- BuffaLou Chicken Pizza Returns At Buffalo Grove-Based Lou Malnati's (patch.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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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