January 21, 2022

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.

Welcome New Deputy Village Manager
Hadley Skeffington-Vos

The Village is pleased to welcome Hadley Skeffington-Vos as our new Deputy Village Manager!

Hadley is a native of Iowa and attended Lake Forest College where she received her Bachelor's degree and then received her Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Kansas.

Hadley, most recently, has been the Deputy Village Manager for the Village of Niles.

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Skeffington-Vos to Palatine! She can be reached via e-mail at HSkeffingtonVos@palatine.il.us.

State of the Village Address

All residents, business owners and community stakeholders are invited to join the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, February 2 for an opportunity to meet with Village of Palatine leadership and regional business owners. Hear from Mayor Jim Schwantz and learn what is on the horizon for the Village in 2022 as well as an update on the status of our business community. The meeting will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber of Village Hall, 200 E. Wood Street. For more information visit the Palatine Chamber of Commerce.

What Are Those Lines on the Streets?

Public Works Department crews sprayed main streets in the Village with liquid deicing chemicals this week in preparation for the potential snow this weekend. This pre-treatment prevents snow from accumulating as quickly by breaking the freezing bond between the snow and pavement. Normally as vehicles drive over snow, the snow compacts into ice and becomes slippery. With liquids applied, the snow cannot form into ice, which leads to fewer accidents and allows us to use less road salt. The liquid mixture is comprised of salt brine, calcium chloride and beet juice extract and is non-toxic to pets. After it is applied and has dried, it prevents ice from forming down to about -12°F.

We can only use this pre-treatment in certain conditions though. The roads must be dry so the liquids can set. Pavement temperatures must be above 15°F otherwise it will become slippery, rather than adhering to the road. The oncoming storm must also start as snow; if it begins as rain, the liquids will wash away.

For more information about our snow and ice control processes, visit Snow Plowing Facts or call Public Works at (847) 705-5200.

Palatine Police Offer Free Child Car Seat Inspections

The Palatine Police Department now offers free child car seat inspections through an on-line sign up system.

Please plan ahead and make an appointment to have your child's car seat checked in advance to ensure a date and time that will work for you.

Rotary Club Seeking Grant Applications

The Rotary Club of Palatine proudly supports local charities, in part by distributing funds raised by the Rotary Club of Palatine Foundation at events such as our own Oktoberfest and at Street Fest presented by the Village of Palatine.

The Rotary Club of Palatine Foundation is seeking applications for donations. Donations will be allocated in the first quarter of 2022. The deadline for applications is January 22, 2022. For more information please see the allocations page of the Club's website.

Free At-Home COVID Tests

To help ensure Americans have tests on hand if a need arises, the White House Administration is purchasing One Billion at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests to give to Americans for free. 500 million of these tests are available online to order at COVIDTests.gov, and will be mailed directly to American households within 7-12 days of ordering. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-?home COVID-?19 tests. Learn more.

Knights of Columbus Blood Drive

Sunday, February 6

Upcoming Community Events

Frozen Family Fun
Palatine Park District
435 W. Illinois Avenue
Friday, January 21, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

WinterFest
Twin Lakes
1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive
Saturday, January 22, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pre-registration required.

Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure
Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center
150 E. Wood Street
Saturday, January 22, 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 23, 1:00 p.m.

Sweetheart Ball
Twin Lakes
1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive
Friday, February 4 - Mommy/Son
Saturday, February 5 - Daddy/Daughter
Pre-registration & mask required.

Palatine Winter Farmers' Market
Palatine Train Station Parking Lot
137 W. Wood Street
Saturday, February 5, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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

Employment Opportunities

Part-Time Fire Inspector
Fire

Next Regular Village Council Meeting

Monday, January 24
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

Visit our website at palatine.il.us for a current listing of residential services.

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.