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Early voting in primary election continues through Feb. 23 Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Early voting for the Feb. 26 primary election began Monday and continues through Saturday, Feb. 23. In the Northwest suburbs, a Republican primary will take place in Palatine Township for the offices of supervisor, trustee, clerk and highway commissioner. In Elgin, a nonpartisan primary will whittle down a field of nine people running for a single 2-year council seat.
Three suburbanites honored by Cook County police for stopping DUI suspect Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Three suburban men have been honored by the Cook County sheriff’s office for stopping a DUI suspect from leaving after a crash. Lake Zurich resident Anthony Schaar, Kildeer resident John Schroeder and Fox River Grove resident Thomas Tarasiuk have been given the sheriff’s Outstanding Citizen Award for their actions on Nov. 4, 2012.
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul at Lincoln Day Dinner Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul will be the keynote speaker at the Sixth Annual Northwest Suburban Republican Lincoln Day Dinner honoring U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk on Monday, March 4 at Cotillion Banquets, 360 Creekside Drive in Palatine. This year’s theme is “Never, Ever Give Up!”
Murphy, Morrison to attend Palatine Twp. GOP meeting Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
The Palatine Township Republican Organization's next meeting will feature state Rep. Tom Morrison and state Sen. Matt Murphy. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at the organization's office, 839 N. Quentin Road, Palatine.
Palatine Twp. seniors to honor longtime volunteer Jan 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The Palatine Township Senior Center will honor longtime volunteer Mary Tarbit Feb. 16 at the Caring Hearts Gala. Mary is being honored for her selfless service to the Senior Center and for the spirit that keeps her going strong at 90 years of age.
Palatine Twp. says ‘thank you’ for help Jan 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Supervisor Linda Fleming says Palatine Township extends its sincere thank you to the residents and businesses of the Palatine Township community for their overwhelming participation in the annual Thanksgiving Basket program.
Food drive Saturday for Palatine Food Pantry Dec 20, 2012 12:00 AM
A food drive benefiting the Palatine Food Pantry will take place on Saturday, Dec. 22 during the Palatine and Fremd boys feeder basketball program games at Palatine High School, 1111 North Rohlwing Road.Anyone coming to the games is asked to bring nonperishable items to help residents in need living within Palatine Township boundaries.
Palatine center's volunteers make Day of Giving possibleDec 10, 2012 12:00 AM
The annual Day of Giving last month at the Palatine Opportunity Center helped nearly 1,500 people from Palatine Township find warm clothing, toys and even refurbished bicycles. It all happens because of a dedicated group of volunteers, called Palatine Assisting Through Hope. "It's our volunteers who make this possible," says Rich Tyack of Palatine, who works behind the scenes to mobilize people from the community.
Palatine Twp. sees crowded field of GOP candidates Dec 5, 2012 12:00 AM
Nearly 20 Republicans divided into three slates have filed to run for office in Palatine Township, with the widespread interest prompting a primary election on Feb. 26. Exactly who the winners will face in the general election remains unclear, however, with the Democrats declining to disclose their candidates until later.
Mariano’s makes donation to Palatine Twp. Food Pantry Nov 19, 2012 12:00 AM
A partnership between the Downtown Palatine Street Fest and Mariano's Fresh Market has resulted in a donation to the Palatine Township Food Pantry. Mariano's Store Director Larry Fugate on Friday presented a $1,250 check to the food pantry, which assists about 300 families each month.
Fall festival highlights Palatine senior center Nov 15, 2012 12:00 AM
The Palatine Township Senor Center was a busy place on Monday Oct. 1, during its first annual Fall Festival. The event highlighted the senior center's programs and services and showcased its supporters to members and the Palatine community.
Senior/Disabled Job Fair in Schaumburg Nov. 20 Nov 14, 2012 12:00 AM
Schaumburg Township and Palatine Township will host their 15th annual Senior/Disabled Job Fair at 1 p.m. sharp Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Woodfield Hyatt, 1800 Golf Road in Schaumburg, across from Woodfield Mall. More than 200 jobs will be available to serious employment-seekers at the fair.
Buehler YMCA shares in Grevers’ Olympic Dream Nov 3, 2012 12:00 AM
Olympic gold medalist Matt Grevers of Lake Forest returned to the suburbs Saturday for a swimming clinic at Buehler YMCA in Palatine co-hosted by his fiancee, NCAA champion Annie Chandler. Their message to an appreciative audience of Olympic swimming hopefuls was simple: Smile.
Palatine Twp. building briefly evacuated due to smoke Oct 11, 2012 12:00 AM
The Palatine Township building at 721 S. Quentin Road and an attached day care center was briefly evacuated Thursday morning when a meeting room filled with “a small amount of smoke," Palatine Fire Capt. Jim Conn said.
Palatine Twp. starts to promote holiday programs Oct 5, 2012 12:00 AM
When the holidays roll around, there's rarely a shortage — especially in this economy — of families who could use a bit extra. With that in mind, Palatine Township officials have already started promoting a bevy of programs aimed at assisting those who are struggling financially.
Palatine Twp. taking Mobile Dental Clinic applications Oct 5, 2012 12:00 AM
The Palatine Township General Assistance Office is currently taking applications for its Mobile Dental Clinic, a van staffed by a dentist and dental assistant. Residents who don't have dental insurance and meet eligibility requirements can pay a $30 co-pay for each visit.
Palatine Twp. hosts I-Cash program Oct. 18 Oct 1, 2012 12:00 AM
Palatine Township will host the state’s I-Cash program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at its offices, 721 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. The program, which is free, has helped reunite Illinois residents with more than $775 million in unclaimed property and assets.
Palatine Twp. trustees cut officials’ pay but boost own stipends Oct 1, 2012 12:00 AM
Palatine Township trustees this week voted to cut compensation for four elected positions while giving themselves the capacity for a small bump in pay. The board's unanimous decision will save the township about $15,000 annually during a four-year period starting after the April election. "It was extravagant pay for what we're doing," Trustee Sharon Langlotz-Johnson said.
Palatine Twp. GOP group to welcome Rutherford at Oct. 6 meeting Sep 25, 2012 12:00 AM
The Palatine Township Republican Organization (PTRO) will feature Illinois State Treasurer and Romney Campaign Illinois Chairman Dan Rutherford at its regular monthly meeting in October. The event, which is free and open to the public, starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the PTRO office, 839 N. Quentin Road, Palatine. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Oct. 16 deadline to appeal Palatine Twp. property taxes Sep 24, 2012 12:00 AM
Palatine Township residents can now file an appeal to their property assessment with the Board of Review. Residents have until Tuesday, Oct. 16, to file their appeal. Reducing the assessed value of your property can help reduce your property taxes.