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Palatine Park District's National Day of Service to Benefit Vets and Soldiers
Two events will be offered on Jan. 20 for National Day of Service—"Valentines for Veterans" and "Operation Write Home."

Angela Sykora is a former Patch Local Editor for Lake County. She is currently a freelance writer.
Two events will be offered on Jan. 20 for National Day of Service—"Valentines for Veterans" and "Operation Write Home."

You can't help but sing along listening to these Prairie Middle School teachers "Roar" with Katy Perry!
What's going on in and around Barrington this week?
What's going on in and around Palatine this week?
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Darin Steffy, 37, who grew up in Lake Zurich and attended high school in Palatine, died in a motorcycle crash last October in California.
Darin Steffy, 37, who grew up in Lake Zurich and attended high school in Palatine, died in a motorcycle crash last October in California.
It's not too late to get a flu shot, say public health officials, who warn of widespread flu activity in Illinois.
It's not too late to get a flu shot, say public health officials, who warn of widespread flu activity in Illinois.
Tory R. Taylor, 35, of Roselle, has been charged with criminal sexual assault. Body and Sol Salon owner Jane K. Hayes, 58, of Palatine, has been charged with multiple ordinance offenses.
The results of an autopsy for 8-month-old Mya Edwards, of Barrington, are still under investigation.
The results of an autopsy for 8-month-old Mya Edwards, of Barrington, are still under investigation. The baby girl was pronounced dead Wednesday afternoon after police and fire were called to the home.