Top Stories from 2015 on Palatine Patch

PALATINE, IL -- As the year begins to wind down, we are looking back at some of our top stories on Palatine Patch.

Here is a look at the top ten most read stories from 2015:

1. Confirmed Case of Measles Reported; Exposure to Virus Possible at Arlington Heights, Palatine Locations
2. Fremd High School Ranked Among Best High Schools in Nation: Newsweek
3. Palatine Boy, 5, Dies After Being Hit by Car
4. UPDATE: District 211 Transgender Case Making National Headlines
5. Palatine, Arlington Heights Ranked Among the Drunkest Towns in Illinois
6. Local Palatine Family Making Big Move
7. Mother of Transgender Student Who Was Denied Access to Locker Room Speaks Out
8. Two Dogs Die After Left in Parked Van on 90-Degree Day; 9 More Treated for Dehydration, Infections
9. District 211 Reaches Settlement With Feds in Transgender Student Case
10. Hot Dog Richie’s Closes Abruptly

Thanks for reading in 2015! Be sure to sign up for the Palatine Patch newsletter and follow us on Facebook to continue to get the latest in Palatine news in 2016. You can sign up other Chicago-area Patch newsletters here. Have a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year! - Amie Schaenzer, Palatine Patch editor, amie.schaenzer@patch.com