Palatine still cleaning up after storm

The storms last week were a burden for everyone, but the Palatine Public Works department experienced something it hasn't in at least 21 years -- their phones went down.

In turn, this made it a little frustrating for residents trying to call in and report storm damage and flooding.

But as you could see over the next few days, crews were out all over the village helping to clean up the mess.

Director Andy Radetski said 4 inches of rain were recorded. The intensity of water was the culprit for most problems.

"Streets flooded that normally would not flood. People had water in their basement that never had water in their basement before," he said.

Residents should continue leaving any brush or flooded materials at the curbs and it will be picked up. If it's still there by Friday, call the Palatine Action Line at (847) 705-5200.

Have a (soccer) ball: This weekend Palatine Celtic Soccer's travel teams will host the 27th annual Celtic Cup Soccer tournament.

It is expected to draw more then 340 teams from the Midwest, coming from Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa and Michigan. More then 16,000 guests will be in Palatine during the four-day event, which runs Friday through Monday at soccer fields throughout the town.

On the last day of the tournament, National City Bank will present the Palatine Celtic Cup Sportsmanship award to a team that best exemplifies good sportsmanship to both the girls and boys teams. Award presentation will take on the final day of the tournament.

This event has free parking and is free to the public. Go to www.palatinecelticsc.com for more details.

Get your dog washed: Celebrate the end of summer with a free dog wash in Barrington next weekend. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 8, The Doghouse of Barrington, 340 S. Lageschulte St., is hosting the wash as a local charity event. The business will hold the wash to benefit Animal House Shelter. The Doghouse, Barrington's new doggie day care, is teaming up with Cody & Carl's Blvd., A Closer Bond and Isles of Dog for a day of service to the dogs of the area with a complimentary dog wash.

Don't have a canine companion to get washed? Don't worry. Animal House Shelter will also be hosting an adoption day at the event.

There will be lots of treats and raffles at the event. Go to www.doghouseofbarrington.com or call (847) 381-9959.