Halloween Hustle® Returns To Downtown Palatine in Fall-Tastic Fashion

Show off your best costume while supporting the Boys & Girls Club of the Northwest Suburbs on October 24.

Property Tax Appeals open in Palatine Township

Palatine Township residents can file an appeal on the amount of their 2026 property tax assessment at the Township Assessor’s office.

Palatine PR Firm Shows Support for JOURNEYS | The Road Home

St. Steven Public Relations presented JOURNEYS with $1,500 big check donation from proceeds of a book, authored by founder and president.

Harper College celebrates Latine Heritage Month with music, film and cultural events

Free Harper programs will feature Puerto Rican music, a presentation on Venezuelan migration and the Cine Latino film series

Harper College names Bill Kelley trustee emeritus in recognition of decades of service

The longtime trustee and former board chair was honored for 23 years of leadership, advocacy and commitment to Harper students

Fishing Well Scholarship marks 10 years of supporting adult learners at Harper College

Funded by the Rotary Club of Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates, the scholarship helps Harper students age 24 and older reskill or upskill

Retired State Employee Joe Tracy Runs For Illinois House in the 54th District

Announcement of Candidacy of Joe Tracy

Dozens of high school juniors become Harper College students via College Now program

Collaboration between Harper and districts 211, 214 and 220 enables qualified students to earn an associate degree and a high school diploma

Palatine Man Charged After Approaching Juvenile Girl: Police

Police said the 28-year-old grabbed the girl's wrist and asked for her social media information.

2 Loaded Handguns Recovered After Gunfire Report: Palatine Police

A 17-year-old Palatine boy faces multiple felony charges following an investigation that began with reports of a man with a gun.

Harper College’s Richard Johnson awarded Fulbright fellowship

Director of Harper’s Center for Global Education and Engagement will travel to India for a program focused on higher education

Palatine To Mark 25 Years Since 9/11 With Memorial Ceremony

The downtown ceremony will honor those killed in the attacks and recognize the courage and sacrifice of first responders.

Gators Wing Shack to Honor Palatine First Responders with Free Wings on September 11

All Palatine police officers, firefighters and EMTs are invited so Gators' as a thank you for their service.

Rotary Club of Palatine hosts annual Oktoberfest

The Rotary Club of Palatine will be hosting their 18th Annual Oktoberfest which is open to the public on September 18th through Sunday 20th.

Friends’ artwork finds a home in Harper College president’s office

President’s Art Selection Award recipients, and recent Harper alumni, Otto Kowalski and Rebecca Reck transformed found objects into art

Palatine Township Announces Members of Newly Established Disability and Resource Task Force

Supervisor Andy-John G. Kalkounos announced the members of the newly-established Palatine Township Disability and Resource Task Force

Palatine American Legion holds golf outing fundraiser

The Palatine Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L.) is holding a golf outing on Saturday, September 26th at Old Orchard Country Club.

Eastbound Palatine Road Closed After Crash In Palatine

Police and firefighters are at the scene near Oak Street Monday morning, and drivers are being urged to use another route.

Fire Damages 3 Units In Palatine Townhome Building

Firefighters contained the blaze to an attic, while smoke and water damage affected two other units.

Harper College to commemorate 25th anniversary of September 11 with remembrance ceremony

Event will feature reflections from a fire chief who volunteered at Ground Zero and a Harper leader with a connection to a 9/11 hero

2 Palatine Men Charged After Loaded Guns Found During Traffic Stop

Police said one of the two firearms recovered during the Aug. 24 stop had been reported stolen.

‘We’re building family’: Harper College’s new Fire Academy cohort makes history

The inaugural cohort at Harper’s Emergency Services Training Center put the new facility to the test while gaining skills and connections

From Indiana Jones to Simón Bolívar, Harper College Film Series offers cinematic journeys this fall

Free Wednesday screenings at Harper pair popular Hollywood films with Cine Latino’s stories of resilience, revolution and social change.

Harper College certificate prepares career changers and business graduates for in-demand accounting careers

Harper’s new Certified Management Accountant Preparation Certificate Program is designed for students who already have a bachelor’s degree

Harper College Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Tricia Elliott to fill vacancy

The board chose Elliott to fill the vacancy created by the recent resignation of former Board Chair Bill Kelley

Woman Last Seen Leaving Palatine Bar Still Missing 36 Years Later

Cook County sheriff's investigators are again seeking tips in Laura Ann Johnson's 1990 disappearance from Palatine.

Crash Shuts Down North Quentin Road In Palatine

Both directions are closed between West Dundee Road and West Lake Cook Road, police said.

Suspect Still Wanted 3 Years After Fatal Palatine Shooting

Police are renewing their call for information in the 2023 shooting death of 15-year-old Damian Hernandez.

Harper College’s new AI certificate programs meet workforce demand

Credentials provide beginner to advanced skills for Harper students to immediately use in the workplace

Harper College to host free book festival at Schaumburg location

Bookmarks: A Festival for Readers and Writers will feature authors connected to Harper, along with bestselling writer Laurie Gwen Shapiro

Elgin Man Gets 28 Years In Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Deaths

Jarrail Ford-Gresham pleaded guilty in the deaths of two people, including a woman found at a Palatine motel in 2023.

Palatine Township Opens 2026 Human Needs Funding Program

Applications now available

2 Charged In Palatine Vehicle Burglaries, Parking Garage Graffiti

Police said the suspects were linked to three June incidents involving burglarized vehicles and damage inside a village parking garage.

Expressing Gratitude for Strong Leadership in the Fight Against Alzheimer's

By cosponsoring key bills, Congressman Quigley is standing up for millions of Americans, caregivers and the Alzheimer's Association

Obituary: Joan T. Vaughan

Joan spent 17 years owning and operating the Bloomingdale Massage Envy franchise and eventually the Palatine franchise.

Harper College launches Mental Health Technician Certificate Program

The new program will prepare Harper students to provide essential support to people with behavioral and developmental disorders

20-Year-Old Woman Killed In Palatine Metra Train Incident Identified

Police temporarily closed North Smith Street near West Wood Street while authorities investigated Sunday afternoon.

Palatine National Night Out Set For Aug. 5 At Falcon Park

The free event will feature police and emergency vehicles, K-9 demonstrations, a reptile show and family activities.

Harper College Police Department to participate in National Night Out in Carpentersville

Harper Police will take part in August 4 event at Carpenter Park with departments from Carpentersville, Sleepy Hollow, East and West Dundee

Harper College joins Metallica Scholars Initiative as workforce education program expands to over 90 schools

$75,000 grant from Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands, will offset specialized training costs for Fire Science Technology students