March 7, 2025

Set Clocks Ahead One Hour

on Sunday, March 9

Remember to set clocks ahead one hour on Saturday before going to bed. Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9 at 2:00 a.m., moving time ahead by one hour to 3:00 a.m.

Please remember to replace batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors during this time!

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Wood Mulch Delivery Program

Appointments are still available for the Public Works Department’s wood mulch delivery program for April 25, May 2, and May 9 (all Fridays). Deliveries will be made to residents’ driveway aprons.

This program is only available to single-family residences within Village limits. The cost is $16 per cubic yard, with a 3 cubic yard minimum order size and a maximum of 10 cubic yards. Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis and are filling quickly. Call Public Works at (847) 705-5200 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., schedule an appointment.

For smaller amounts of mulch, visit the mulch bins at the Village’s holding site at 550 N. Smith Street near the Smith Tank water tower. Please bring your own shovel and containers. There is no charge to pick up your own mulch.

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

CDBG Community Needs Survey 2025

The Village of Palatine is conducting a survey to gather feedback regarding local housing and community development needs. Your input will shape how Palatine allocates Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding over the next five years. CDBG federal dollars are allocated to local governments by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist housing and community development projects that benefit low and moderate-income residents

The survey asks 11 questions and should take about 10 minutes to complete. Your responses can be completely anonymous. The survey will be open through March 31, 2025.

The survey can be made available in other languages and formats upon request. If you need assistance completing the survey, please call Lyn Bremanis 847-359-9046 or email lbremanis@palatine.il.us.

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Police Alert: I-Pass Phishing Text Scam

The Palatine Police are warning residents about an ongoing I-Pass phishing scam targeting drivers. Scammers are posing as Illinois Tollway representatives and attempting to steal personal and financial information. These are not legitimate messages from the Illinois Tollway. If you get a text (in some cases multiple) telling you that you have unpaid tolls:

Do not click any links sent by unknown numbers or email addresses.
Do not provide an unknown sender with any payment or financial information.
Do not reply to these unknown senders.
If you receive a text about unpaid tolls, report it as junk and delete.

If you are concerned about an unpaid toll fee, please contact the Illinois Tollway directly at 800-824-7277 or visit their website.

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Early Voting Begins March 17

Early Voting for the April 1, 2025 Consolidated General Election will take place March 17th through March 31st, including weekends, at 150 W. Wilson Street during the following hours:

Monday thru Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm

Voter Registration: Non-registered voters can register to vote and cast their ballot at all early voting sites. Two forms of identification must be presented with one ID showing the voter’s current address.

Election Day: Polls are open from 6 am to 7 pm at designated polling places. Non-registered voters can register to vote at their home precinct (polling place). Two forms of identification must be presented with one ID showing the voter’s current address.

Please call the Village Clerk’s office with any questions at (847)359-9050.

Village Hall is not a polling place. Find Your Polling Place.

District One and Two Spring Advisory/Town Hall Meeting March 19

Continuing the longstanding tradition of twice a year, Councilman Lamerand and Councilman Millar are hosting their combined Spring Advisory/Town Hall Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the Palatine Village Hall Council Chambers. Stop by to hear about developments, ask questions, and meet your neighbors. Everyone is welcome to attend, even if you don't live in District 1 or 2.

Today's the Last Day to Register for the Durty St. Pat's Parade!

Get ready to paint downtown Palatine green on Saturday, March 15 for the annual Durty St. Pat’s celebrations! Sponsored by Durty Nellie’s, in partnership with Vicarious Multimedia, this legendary day of activities and events starts with a Traditional Irish Breakfast at Durty Nellie’s from 8:30–10:30 a.m., then grab your spot along the route for the Durty St. Pat’s Parade, stepping off at 11 a.m. from Wood and Oak Streets and ending at Durty Nellie’s. The festivities continue at noon at St. Paddy's Headquarters - Durty Nellie’s - for the annual after party, featuring Irish fare, live music, dancing and more!

Time is running out to join the parade or become a sponsor (the deadline is today, Friday, March 7).

District 15 Registration for 2025-2026 is open!

Every student—new and returning—must register each year. Families can register their child(ren) on the District 15 website here.

District 15 will be transitioning from Infinite Campus to PowerSchool in 2025-26. All families will need to create their PowerSchool account in order to register for school for next year.

We ask that families register their child(ren) as early as possible. Doing so helps us solidify staffing for our schools, allows your child(ren) to be placed on a class list, and allows your child(ren) to ride a bus to and from school.

Registration MUST be completed and student fees must be paid by July 15, 2025. With close to 12,000 students to place in a classroom and on bus routes, we ask that you please do your part and register on or before July 15.