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Sep 03, 2010 National Library Card Sign-up month
September is National Library Card Sign-up month and the Palatine Public Library District is celebrating with contests and give-aways for first-time cardholders Read More

Sep 02, 2010 Computer Recycling From Home
The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) offers a convenient way to recycle e-waste for Palatine residents. The At Home Pickup Program is an option for residents that would prefer to have their equipment picked up from their front steps rather than drive to a drop-off location. Read More

Aug 12, 2010 Increase in mosquito pools positive for West Nile Virus
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) officials confirm 49 mosquito pools and eight birds throughout suburban Cook County have tested positive for WNV. Read More

Aug 12, 2010 Air Pollution Action Day Called For Friday, August 13
The Partners for Clean Air and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency are issuing an Air Pollution Action Day notice to alert individuals in the Chicago Metropolitan area that as a result of the high temperatures and low wind speeds, there is a potential for elevated levels of air pollution, specifically ozone, which could reach unhealthy air quality levels for sensitive populations. Read More

Aug 12, 2010 Discuss fire safety with their college-bound children
In a matter of weeks, students will begin their mass migration to college campuses throughout Illinois and the nation. Concerns about roommates, dorm food and social calendars will likely be top of mind, but it’s important for parents to remind their children how to be fire safe while they are away at school, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) urges. Read More

Jul 29, 2010 Fire Fighter Blood Donor Challenge
The Palatine Fire Department and Board of Health is hosting a Fire Fighter Blood Donor Challenge on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 from 12:00 – 8:00 PM at the Palatine Fire Station #84 located at 220 W. Illinois Avenue. Read More

Jul 10, 2010 1306 Turtle Creek- Apartment Fire
On Saturday, July 10, 2010, at 7:29 a.m., the Palatine Fire Department responded to a report of a kitchen fire at 1306 Turtle Creek Drive, Unit E on the third floor. Read More