May 30, 2025

New Community Emergency Response Team

The Palatine Police Department and the Arlington Heights Police Department are proud to announce the successful launch of their Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)!

After eight weeks of hands-on training, 43 dedicated community members graduated on May 17, 2025, following a full-scale disaster simulation exercise at South Middle School in Arlington Heights. These volunteers are now equipped with essential skills in fire safety, search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

This joint effort strengthens the emergency readiness of both communities and reflects the shared commitment to proactive public safety and community resilience.

We look forward to the continued growth of CERT and the critical support these trained volunteers will bring in times of need.

Palatine Park District Updates Lightning Detection System

The Palatine Park District has updated their lightning detection system with The Perry Weather Outdoor Warning System. This system is a completely wireless, cloud-based emergency alert and lightning warning system that is constantly operational and integrated with the most reliable lightning detection network to provide weather risk monitoring and warning. The system is also equipped with a public address functionality, which allows these units to function as an emergency management address tool, with the ability to broadcast personalized text-to-speech messages.

Palatine Park District worked with Perry Weather to ensure that the outdoor warning system in parks throughout the community is capable of ensuring that all residential areas can hear an alert from a nearby park.

This system does have a different sound than the previous system. To hear the new sound please listen here.

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Thank You Forestry Division and Beautification Committee

The Public Works Forestry Division has been busy for the past week installing annuals in the Village-maintained areas.

The Forestry Division and the Beautification Commission take great pride in designing the landscape beds and planters throughout the Village. Crews work diligently installing the plants and caring for them through the growing season each year. Thank you to our Forestry team and Beautification Commission for all their hard work to make Palatine beautiful!

Palatine Police Announce Memorial Day Enforcement Results

The Palatine Police Department announced it issued 429 citations during the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period.

During the enforcement period, Palatine Police took the following enforcement actions:

136 Seat belt citations
3 Child car seat citations
2 Felony DUI arrests
4 Other felony/ misdemeanor arrests
2 Fugitives apprehended
7 Suspended/revoked license
28 Uninsured motorist citations
29 Speeding citations
1 Reckless driving citations
2 Drug arrests
162 Distracted driving citations

The “Click It or Ticket” campaign is funded with federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. For more information on safe driving practices, visit ItsNotaGameIllinois.com.

Upcoming Community Events

Palatine Summer Farmers' Market

Palatine Train Station

Saturday, May 24, 7:00 a.m.

Most Magical Dance Recital on Earth

Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center

Saturday, May 31, 10:00 a.m.

KOC Blood Drive

St. Theresa - Lower Dolan Center

Sunday, June 1, 7:45 a.m.

Palatine Concert Band

Fred P. Hall Amphitheater

Wednesday, June 4, 7:30 p.m.

Palatine Hills Golf Classic

Palatine Hills Golf Course

Thursday, June 5, 8:00 a.m.

Libido Funk Circus

Fred P. Hall Amphitheater

Friday, June 6, 7:30 p.m.

Annual Fishing Derby

Twin Lakes

Saturday, June 7, 8:00 a.m.

Pal. Park District Fishing Derby

Plum Grove Reservoir

Saturday, June 7, 8:00 a.m.

Buccaneer Bash

Birchwood Pool

Sunday, June 8, 10:00 a.m.

Relay For Life

Winston Campus Running Track

Friday, June 13, 6:00 p.m.

(click on the event name for more details)

Palatine Police Beat 8100 Meeting May 30

Join the Palatine Police Department at their next Spring Police Beat 8100 meeting, on Friday, May 30th, 1 - 3 p.m. at the Palatine Senior Center (505 S. Quentin Road).

This community gathering is a great opportunity to meet the officers who serve your neighborhoods, share concerns, and ask questions about traffic, safety, and other local issues.

For more information visit the Palatine Police website or call 847-359-9000.