Palatine market to feature bike checks

In addition to the fresh produce, sweets, meats and cheeses offered each week, the Palatine Farmers Market will feature a bicycle safety check and obstacle course this Saturday courtesy of Mikes Bike Shop. The market runs from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the train station parking lot at Wood and Smith streets. On Saturday, July 16, representatives of the Palatine Public Library District will be on-hand to issue library cards.