Unemployment Rate Steady In Palatine Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Cook County is higher than the Illinois average.

Village Of Palatine: Electronics Recycling & Document Destruction Event

Residents from Palatine and other SWANCC communities are eligible to participate. IDs will be checked for verification of residency in a ...

Village Of Palatine: Hometown Pride Award Nominations

Judges will evaluate entries based on overall appearance, design, maintenance, color and diversity. To enter, submit one photo taken wit ...

Village Of Palatine: Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest

See the latest announcement from the Village of Palatine.

Cook County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Palatine area compares to Illinois and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Cook County Government: Preckwinkle Details COVID-19 Financial Impact And Recovery With Preliminary Budget Forecast

The preliminary forecast report presents a mid-year projection of year-end revenues and expenses for FY2021 and an initial forecast for ...

Bos Calls for End to Executive Orders with Phase 5 Full Reopening

Rep. Bos letter calls on Pritzker to stop running state by COVID-19 Executive Order with state entering full reopening in Phase 5.

Unemployment Increases In Palatine Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Cook County's unemployment rate increased recently.

Cook County Government: Cook County Issues Notice To Minimum Wage Ordinance

Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $13.00. The minimum wage is $6.60 for tipped employees.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Observes Gun Violence Awareness Day With Call To Action

With gun-related homicides up by more than 15% in Cook County this year, President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by County officials at th ...

Rep. Bos: Pritzker Failed by Signing Gerrymandered Map

Rep. Chris Bos responds to Gov. Pritzker signing gerrymandered redistricting map.

Cook County Government: Cook County's First Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance Goes Into Effect June 1

"Today, Cook County takes another step in our fight for fair housing," said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. "The protectio ...

Palatine Township Welcomes New Officials at Swearing-In Ceremony

New Palatine Township Board sworn into office on Monday, May 17, 2021.

Broadband Speed In Palatine Area: See New Data

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Palatine area compares.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Announces Launch Of Cook County Equity Fund Taskforce

The Cook County Equity Fund was established by President Preckwinkle in the County budget approved last November with an initial investm ...

Vaccination Events Planned In May At Schaumburg Convention Center

Registration is open for the first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine, set for May 6 and May 27, respectively.

Palatine Township held its Annual Town Meeting April 13, 2021.

Palatine Township presented their yearly TOPS Awards, Patriot Award and Annual Video Presentation during their annual Palatine Township Town

National Drug Take Back Day Event April 24

Palatine Police Department will collect medication this weekend, no questions asked.

Village Of Palatine Launches Citizen Self Service Portal

The portal allows residents, businesses and customers to apply for a variety of Village-related permits and licenses.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Extends Application Deadline For $73 Million Emergency Rental And Utility Assistance Pr ...

The extension decision was made based on the need for additional technical support requested by applicants and housing agencies administ ...

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Cook County.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Endorses Clean Energy Jobs Act For Advancing Equity And Mitigating Climate Change

President Preckwinkle was joined by Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen (Vice-Chair of the Environment ...

Cook County Government: Forest Preserves Police Affirms Commitment To Ten Shared Principles

President Preckwinkle was joined by Commissioner Scott Britton, Commissioner Donna Miller, Forest Preserves of Cook County General Super ...

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Releases 2020 Impact Report To Highlight $77M CARES Funding Outcomes For Resident And S ...

to share outcomes and findings related to programs for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to funding provided by the CA ...

COVID-19 Vaccination Events Planned At Schaumburg Convention Center

The first dose will be given Wednesday, March 17, with the second dose to be given Wednesday, April 7.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Launches New System To Streamline Public Records Requests Cook County

. The new FOIA system uses GovQA software to allow requestors to track their public records requests online. The new system helps standa ...

Village Of Palatine Seeks RFP For Train Station Tenant Space

Applicants would operate a restaurant or other commercial use within a portion of the Palatine train station.

Curbside Yard Waste Collection Begins Week Of April 5 In Palatine

Groot will start collecting bagged or bundled yard waste as part of their regular garbage and recycling routes next month.

Village Of Palatine Announces Fire Chief Scott Andersen's Retirement After 30 Years Of Service

Deputy Fire Chief Patrick Gratzianna will replace him.

Schaumburg & Hoffman Estates Candidate Forums

The LWV of the Palatine Area’s “All Politics are Local” campaign encourages get-out-the vote for April 6 Consolidated Election.

Palatine Township Candidate Forums

The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area announces virtual candidate forums for upcoming consolidated local elections on April 6

Village Of Palatine Offering Small Business Grants

The Village is partnering with the Center of Concern to process grant applications, which are due by Feb. 10.

Transportation Transformation

U.S. Representative Sean Casten to speak at Environmental Program—Transportation Transformation: Plugging into a Greener Future

Village Shares Palantine's COVID-19 Vaccine Information

"The local vaccination process is being coordinated entirely by the State of Illinois and Cook County. "

Palantine PD 'Fielding Concerns' About Local Coyote Sightings

The Village has reached out to an Urban Coyote Specialist with a strong record of positive results in other metro-area communities.

Palatine Village Council Passes 2021 Budget

Next year's budget, which totals $118.1 million​, will contain no property tax levy increase.​

Greg Sammons selected to fill District's Park Board vacancy

Palatine Park District’s Park Board will have 2 seats up for election in April 2021

Palatine Area Presidential Election Results: Trump's Votes

Did Trump get more support in Palatine and suburban Cook County in 2020 than 2016? See the vote totals here as of Nov. 4.

Incumbent Krishnamoorthi Wins 8th Congressional District: AP

Democrat and incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi is projected to win the U.S. House in Illinois' 8th Congressional District, AP reported.

No Wait Times For These Voters In Palatine

Patch readers in Palatine shared positive updates from their polling place, and hopefully encouraged those who were waiting to go vote.