November 19, 2021

Welcome to the Village of PalatinE-Newsletter

The Village of Palatine wishes to share community news, events and information
important to the residents it serves. The Village of Palatine will release a weekly
PalatinE-Newsletter keeping our subscribers informed of the happenings within the Village of Palatine.

Village's COVID-19 Resource Page

For information regarding the Village of Palatine's facility closures and service adjustments, as well as resources related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), click here.

Curbside Leaf Collection Program Update

Public Works Department crews are working hard to complete the final all zone pickup of the Curbside Leaf Collection Program. Crews will finish the all zone collection by the end of business today, November 19, 2021.

Public Works continues to monitor the weather and will announce on Tuesday, November 23, if conditions allow for an additional all zone sweep.

Resident may continue to bag fallen leaves for their household yard waste pickup. Curbside bagged and bundled yard waste collection ends the week of December 13, 2021.

For more information, visit our website or call Public Works at (847) 705-5200.

Holidays on the Town, Tonight Starting at 5 PM

The holidays are quickly approaching, and the Downtown Palatine Business Association (DPBA) is hosting THE kick-off event to ring in the season! Join the downtown merchants and restaurants for Holidays on the Town tonight – from 5-9pm.

Eighteen businesses will open their doors offering specials, sales, giveaways, raffles, wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats at many of the locations. Passports can be purchased for $10 to enter the event and to take the DPBA Holiday Trolley – purchase online via Venmo or at any participating location at the event! Please consider starting at Durty Nellie’s and parking in the Gateway Parking Garage due to limited spaces in the downtown. Visit downtownpalatine.org for more information! Happy holidays from the DPBA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holiday Tree Lighting

Saturday, November 20

The holiday season arrives, Saturday, November 20, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a visit from Santa for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Towne Square! Enjoy holiday music performed by the Palatine Children's Chorus and help Santa light the holiday tree. Children may also take pictures with Santa in the Towne Square gazebo.

Masks required for pictures with Santa.

Final Collection for Curbside Yard Waste - Week of December 13, 2021

The final collection of bagged yard waste and bundled brush will end, for the season, the week of December 13, 2021. Final bagged yard waste collection will take place on your regular garbage collection day. Please have yard waste at the curb by 6:30 AM on your collection day. Curbside yard waste collection will resume the week of April 4, 2022.

For more information, contact the Environmental Health Division at 847-359-9090 or visit our website.

Rohlwing Road Improvements Project Update

Reconstruction work is almost complete on the Rohlwing Road Improvements project. As of Wednesday, November 17, 2021, all lanes have been reopened on Rohlwing Road from Northwest Highway to north of Wilmette Road and the traffic pattern has returned to normal. Daily lane closures and delays are to be expected during this final phase of construction. Work is expected to be substantially complete by Thanksgiving. Replacement of the trees and shrubbery in the landscape median will occur next spring.

If you have any questions about this public improvement project, please call the Public Works Department at (847) 705-5200.

Palatine Police Department Kicks Off
Thanksgiving Campaign for Safe and Sober Driving

Before you hit the road this Thanksgiving, buckle up and designate a sober driver.

As Illinoisans gear up for one of the busiest travel times of the year, the Palatine Police Department announces it’s joining the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and nearly 200 local police and sheriff’s departments to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket and Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over throughout the Thanksgiving holiday.

“We want our community to understand that it’s up to them to make the smart decision

to drive sober Thanksgiving weekend and every day,” said Palatine Police Commander

David Brandwein. “Remember – if you’re going to drink or use other impairing

substances, don’t drive. We will be stepping up patrols to keep impaired drivers off the

roads and ensure everyone makes it home from their celebrations.”

The safety campaign will run Nov. 19 – Nov. 29 leading up to, and following, the

Thanksgiving Day holiday, one of the busiest times on Illinois roads.

If you’ll be celebrating with alcohol or other impairing substances, please remember:

Make a plan for a sober ride home before you go out.
If you’ve been drinking or using marijuana or other drugs, call a taxi, take mass transit, or call a family member to get you home safely.
Use your favorite ride-share service, such as Uber or Lyft, or use public transportation.
Use your community’s designated driver program.
If you see a drunk driver, pull over safely and call 911.
Make sure everyone in your vehicle wears their seat belt. It is the best defense against an impaired driver.

The Thanksgiving enforcement effort is made possible by federal traffic safety funds

administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Toys For Tots Drive Now Through December 13

Please consider helping a child enjoy the holiday by donating to the 2021 Toys for Tots Holiday Drive now through Monday, December 13.

Toy collection boxes are located in Village Hall at 200 E. Wood Street, Palatine Police Department at 595 E. Hicks Road, and Fire Station #85 at 39 E. Colfax Street.

Palatine Police Collecting Winter Coats & Clothing through
November 30

The Palatine Police Department is collecting new and gently used coats and winter clothing for all ages. Drop off is in the Palatine Police Department Lobby, 595 N. Hicks Road.

You may drop off clothing in the large collection box in our front lobby anytime now through November 30. The clothing will benefit the P.A.T.H. Program here in Palatine.

Helping Community Families in Need

Each year the Palatine Township coordinates a number of programs which assist our neighbors in need. Helping families from our community is a wonderful way to celebrate the true meaning of the holiday season.

If you would like to help please visit the Palatine Township or click on the program below for information on how to donate:

Angel Tree Gift Program
Toy Drive

The holidays are an extremely busy time of year for everyone so as an alternative to the above, the options below are also available:

Donate a gift card
Donate to the Food Pantry
Make a tax-deductible donation to the Palatine Township Needy Family Fund.

Thank you for your generosity and for more information visit the Palatine Township's website.

Palatine Jaycees Annual Tree Sale Begins November 26

In its 61st year, the Palatine Jaycees will be selling Christmas trees to the community. Fresh trees from Michigan and varieties such as Douglas Fir, Balsam Fir and Frasier Fir will be available for purchase.

The lot is open the day after Thanksgiving from 9am to 9pm and the following Fridays 6pm to 9pm. Each Saturday from 9am to 9pm and Sunday from 10am to 6pm.

For more information visit Palatine Jaycees.

Turkey Trot & Drumstick Dash

Thanksgiving Morning, November 25, 2021

Harper College • 1200 W Algonquin Road

Knights of Columbus Blood Drive

Sunday, December 5

Village Hall Closed in Observance of the
Thanksgiving Holiday

Village Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 29 at 8:00 a.m.

Upcoming Community Events

Paint Night
Twin Lakes
1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive
Friday, November 19, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Pre-registration required.

Palatine Winter Farmers' Market
Palatine Train Station Parking Lot
137 W. Wood Street
Saturday, November 20, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

White Christmas
Cutting Hall Performing Arts
150 E. Wood Street
Saturday, November 20 & November 27, 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 21 & November 28, 3:00 p.m.

Toys for Tots Drop-Off Event
American Legion - Outside
122 W. Palatine Road
Saturday, November 20, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Salt Creek Park District Craft Fair
Salt Creek Sport Center
647 S. Consumers Avenue
Saturday, November 20 , 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Free Admissions for shoppers!
Masks are required to be worn.

Arlingtones Holiday Show
Cutting Hall Performing Arts
150 E. Wood Street
Sunday, December 5, 3:00 p.m.

Palatine community groups are welcome to submit public events to our event calendar by filling out an
event calendar request.

Employment Opportunities

Animal Warden
Police

Part-Time On-Call Crossing Guard
Police

PW Seasonal - Snow Plow Driver
Public Works

Next Regular Village Council Meeting

Monday, December 6
7 PM, Council Chambers

*To view current and past agendas and packets or to view videos of the council meetings, please click here.

Village Quick Links

Village of Palatine

200 East Wood Street
Palatine, Illinois
60067-5332
(847) 358-7500

Monday through Friday

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.