Clean Up @ Riemer to Celebration National Public Lands Day

September 26 is the 22nd annual National Public Lands Day. Celebrate in Palatine from 9-noon at Riemer Reservoir.

9 Colleges in Illinois Make U.S. News & World Report's 2016 Rankings

The top nine universities in Illinois, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Forest Preserve District of Cook County is Seeking Tree Huggers

Residents are invited to participate in the Largest Tree Hug in Cook County on Sept. 27.

Trick-or-Treat Hours Set for Village of Palatine

Trick-or-treating will take place between 3 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31 in Palatine.

Palatine Township Helps Eagle Scout Save Monarch Butterflies

Many people may not be aware that the population of these winged creatures has declined 90% over the last few years.

Arlington Heights Deacon to Serve Communion at Pope's Visit

Deacon Don Grossnickle of Our Lady of the Wayside parish in Arlington Heights will be at the papal visit in Philadelphia this week.

Lullaby Concert in the Woods - Final Outdoor Show of the Season Sept 23, 11 :30 am - 1:00 pm

The final outdoor lullaby concert of the season by Barb Kronau Sorensen will take place at Crabtree Nature Center Wed. Sept 23 11:30 - 1pm

Enter "Rock on Palatine" Singing Contest at Durty Nellie's

Residents ages six to adult of the Northwest Suburbs are invited to compete on Saturday, November 7, 2015.

10 of the Craziest Corn Maze Designs in Illinois

Here are 10 of the craziest corn mazes in Illinois and their designs for this year.

Presbyterian Church of Palatine to host benefit concert

Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters set to perform! Proceeds will benefit the outreach and mission of the Church.

Friends of the Palatine Library Used Book Sale, October 16 - 18

The Friends of the Palatine Library will hold a Fall Used Book Sale Fundraising Event from Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18.

Illinois is One of Six States Accepting the Most Syrian Refugees

A look at Illinois' role in the Syrian refugee crisis.

American Legion holds special bingo night

American Legion Auxiliary Post 690 is hosting a special bingo night on Friday, October 2nd.

TMA Grand Opening & Open House

The Technology and Manufacturing Association of Illinois hosts a Grand Opening and Open House at their new headquarters in Schaumburg.

The Importance of a Healthy Family Mealtime

Family mealtime is important for the health of your entire family. Scheduling and preferences make this difficult. Follow these easy tips.

Palatine Farmers' Market this Saturday

Palatine Farmers' Market is this Saturday, September 19, 2015. 7:00am - 1:00pm at the Palatine train station parking lot

Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic

Affordable care for your pets.

Norton's U.S.A. Partners With Barrington's White House to Stock the Kitchen

Barrington's White House will be open Sept. 26 & 27 to tour. Norton's U.S.A. will be there to help the community stock the kitchen.

Knupper's Nursery Hosts FREE Oktoberfest Concert Sept 19th 10:0 a.m.

Knupper's Nursery in Palatine is hosting a free Oktoberfest Concert on Saturday September 19th 10:00 a.m.

Yellow School Bus for Sale

Great Deal on Closing Liquidation Sale

Chicago Toy & Game Fair 2015 Rings in the Holiday Season Nov. 21 & 22 at Navy Pier

Awesome Opp for Palatine Families to Explore Hot Holiday Products from 100+ Toy and Game Exhibitors

Save the Date: R.A.H. Fundraiser to Benefit Homeless D211 Students

During the 2014-2015 school year, 221 students attending District 211 high schools were classified as homeless.

MARIANO'S AND CHICAGOLAND POLICE "STUFF THE SQUAD" TO REDUCE HUNGER AND GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

Mariano’s and community police departments are working together to reduce hunger in the Chicago suburbs with“Stuff the Squad" food drive

Restorative Yoga and Essential Oils at JAI Yoga Studio

JAI Yoga Studio will be holding a Restorative Yoga with Essential Oils Workshop 9/20!

Halloween Hustle 5K Hits Downtown Palatine Streets Saturday, Oct. 24

10th annual event to include 5K Run and Walk, and Kid’s Dash with an after party at Palatine's Tap House Grill.

Top 20 Local Government Units Paying the Most for Pension Spiking Costs

A total of 458 local government entities in Illinois owe nearly $29 million from pension spiking costs.

Palatine Library Adult Program --"The Shocking Triple Murder of 1955"

Author Richard Lindberg is at Palatine Library Oct. 6, to discuss Shattered Sense of Innocence: The 1955 Murders of Three Chicago Children.

Teen Program -- "College Application Essays: Write Your Way to "Yes!"'

Author/educator Gary Anderson helps teen writers at Palatine Library approach their college application essays with confidence on Sept. 30.

"The Layman's Guide to GMOs"--Palatine Library Adult Program

Kim Morton of the Cook County Farm Bureau comes to Palatine Library to explain genetically-modified organisms in our food, Sept. 29 at 7 pm.

Children's Program -- "Visit from Palatine Fire Department"

At Palatine Library, hear stories about fire trucks and safety, create a craft, and go outside to see a real fire truck on Sept. 26!

Palatine Library Adult Program --"Entrepreneur Peer Group"

Learn from the successes and mistakes of other area small businesses, with Michael Yublosky from SCORE at Palatine Library on Sept. 24, 7pm.

Former Palatine Restaurant Owner Dies Following Bee Sting

Guy Jacobucci, who lived in unincorporated Palatine Township, died Sunday after suffering an anaphylactic reaction.

New App Lets Friends Make Fitness Challenges

Get healthy, get active and get connected with Matchup. CEO John Contreras explains more through Patch Connect.

Students Compete for $1,000 Prize in C2 Education Test Prep Challenge

C2 Education announces the C2 Test Prep Challenge

The Dead are Collecting Millions in Illinois Pensions

How will the state get the taxpayers' money back?

Everything You Need to Know About Oktoberfest in Palatine

Eat, drink, dance and be merry at this weekend's Oktoberfest in Palatine.

Crane Topples Over on Palatine Village Hall

No one was injured.

Krishnamoorthi Declared "Favorite," "Frontrunner" in IL-8 Race by Cook, Rothenberg & Gonzalez Political Reports

Raja Krishnamoorthi was declared the “favorite” and “frontrunner” in the Illinois 8th District race.

Wearable Tech For Healthy Pets

Interested in keeping your whole family healthy, including your pets? Try some of these wearable devices for your furry friends.

11 Conditions, Illnesses Rejected for Illinois Medical Marijuana Program

Rauner vetoes bill that would make PTSD qualifying condition. Plus, more on spending bill and pension reform appeal efforts.