Sweet new event in Palatine

Morkes Chocolates and Mikes Bike Shop have collaborated to put on the first Palatine Chocolate Bicycle Tour. The event will take place Saturday, Aug. 9, using mostly bike paths and trails. The tour, which covers about 15 miles, will visit a number of businesses to showcase their cuisine and, of course, chocolate. Riders will start at Morkes, where they'll receive a chocolate doughnut and drink. They'll continue to establishments including Hotel Indigo, Mikes Bike Shop, Emmett's, Artistic Cuisine and Durty Nellie's. The village council approved the event on Monday. More details will be released at a later date.