Palatine Patch
- Palatine Elementary School Raises $7,000 for Leukemia Research May 27, 2012Last month students at Marion Jordan Elementary School in Palatine collected nearly $7,000 in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Pennies for Patients program, which raises funds for blood cancer research and patient services. Students at the school easily exceeded their $1,000 goal for the three-week campaign. Student Ambassadors at Marion Jord […]
- The Bridge Youth Services Raffling Off Harley-Davidson May 27, 2012The Bridge Youth & Family Services is partnering with City Limits Harley-Davidson of Palatine to raffle off a motorcycle this fall. This is no ordinary Harley. The bike is Harley-Davidson’s newest model release for 2012, the Harley-Davidson XL 1200V, model “72” Sportster. The Bridge will hold an inaugural event at City Limits, to introduce the raffle […]
- How To Be a Smart College Consumer May 27, 2012
- Poll: Should Illinois Allow Concealed Carry? May 27, 2012Illinois remains the only state in the country that does not allow licensed individuals to carry concealed firearms. A bill in the House could change that. House Bill 5745 would allow the Illinois State Police to issue a license to individuals allowing them to carry a firearm. The bill also sets forth the requirements and qualifications individuals would h […]
- Buehler YMCA Named Best Place to Work Out in Palatine May 26, 2012The votes are in and there is a winner for this week's Readers' Choice Best Place to Work Out in Palatine. In a close race, Buehler YMCA managed to beat out Palatine Park District by just 39 votes to claim the title of Best Place to Work Out in Palatine in Palatine Patch's Reader's Choice awards. With 45 percent of the 800 votes cast, Bue […]
- Palatine Area Marching Band Now Forming May 26, 2012
- Lexi Waits Patiently for A Home May 26, 2012Hello, World! I’m Lexi, a quiet, cuddly 7-year-old domestic short hair who loves to play with fuzzy mice and take naps anywhere with a view. I’m a laid back girl that is happy to take life as it comes to me. I’m always looking out the window, not wanting to miss a minute of the action outside. In my down time, I enjoy a good snuggle anywhere that is soft and […]
- Regional Crime Report: Woman Charged In Fatal Crash May 26, 2012Skokie Woman Charged In Fatal Crash A 23-year-old Skokie woman was charged in the crash that killed an 8-year-old boy, according to a police statement released Wednesday. Hanin Goma, of Skokie, was charged with one count felony aggravated driving under the influence resulting in death, and one count misdemeanor driving under the influence. Goma was also cite […]
- Explosion at BM Craft in Palatine Causes $20,000 in Damage May 25, 2012The Palatine Fire Department responded to a report of a building explosion and fire at BM Craft, Inc., 542 W. Colfax, Friday afternoon. No injuries were reported. At 3:28 p.m. dispatch received a call that the building shook and smoke was starting to come out of it. The caller stated that nobody was in the occupancy where the explosion occurred, according to […]
- American Legion Holds Memorial Day Parade and Program May 25, 2012
