Palatine () is a village in

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and

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counties,

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, United States. It is a northwestern residential suburb of Chicago. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 67,908. As of the 2010 Census, it was the seventh-largest community in Cook County and the 18th-largest in Illinois.

History

The first European-American to settle in Palatine is generally thought to be George Ela, who built a log cabin in the area now called Deer Grove. Ela was one of the first of a wave of pioneers to migrate to northern Illinois following the

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. A road that passes through the western edge of Palatine is called Ela Road in his honor. Palatine is thought to be named after a town in New York. Palatine Metra Station from central platform

Palatine Metra Station from central platform

The Village of Palatine was founded in 1866. It was built around a station on the new

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. Joel Wood surveyed and laid out the village, earning him the title of Palatine's founder. One of Palatine's original downtown streets is named after Wood. In 1920, the Indian Fellowship League held its first

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celebration at Camp Reinberg, in Palatine. According to the Daily Herald, the festivities were attended by 60,000 people, which packed the highways leading to the camp with motorists. A

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, the

Palatine, Lake Zurich and Wauconda Railroad The Palatine, Lake Zurich and Wauconda Railroad (PLZ&W) was an 11-mile (18-kilometer) short-line railroad built to connect the towns of Palatine, Lake Zurich, and Wauconda in the northern part of the U.S. state of Illinois. History Justin Orvis ...

, was built in 1911, and began full passenger service to

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, in 1912. The line was closed in 1924 after a series of financial misfortunes and the improvement of roads in the area. The PLZ&W provided transportation to Dr. Wilson's Deer Grove Park, just north of Dundee Road in Palatine. Palatine's first suburb-style subdivision was called Palanois Park, built shortly after

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. The town has experienced rapid growth since the 1970s, part of Chicago's growing suburban sprawl. Palatine was home to the Cook County Fair from 1914 to 1931. The fairgrounds are now a subdivision, Fairgrounds Park, whose name pays tribute to Palatine's former fairgrounds. During the early 1990s, Palatine along with neighboring

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and far northern suburb

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were sued by

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activist

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over its village seal and seal-defaced flag, which had a

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, among other things, inside an outline of an

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. A 1992

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to keep the seal passed, but another referendum to use public funds to defend the seal failed, leading the village to drop the seal. While Rolling Meadows and Zion developed new seals with the crosses removed, Palatine has since been without an official seal or flag, and is Illinois' largest city or village to be so. The

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reflecting the village's

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relationship with

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, has flown at times on the flagpole meant for the village flag outside the village hall. In 1993, a multiple homicide, the Brown's Chicken massacre, received national attention. Palatine has been in the process of revitalizing its

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area since December 1999. This process has spawned a new passenger train station, a nearby parking garage, and several new

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s, rowhouses, and commercial buildings. In 2008, Palatine made news by threatening to secede from Cook County over the latter's

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hike; as a result of the tax hike, Palatine's sales tax is 9.0%. In 2009, residents of Palatine Township (which includes the village of Palatine) overwhelmingly voted to pass an advisory referendum stating that they would like to secede from Cook County.

Geography

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Palatine has a total area of , of which (or 98.87%) is land and (or 1.13%) is water. Located primarily in

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, a portion extends into neighboring Lake County. Palatine is in a wooded marshland where several streams rise around the village. Most of these streams meet up with Salt Creek which rises at Wilke Marsh on the village's east side. The most notable exception is the northeast side, where its streams lie in the Buffalo Creek watershed. A small part of the east and southeast sides lies in the McDonald Creek watershed.

Climate

Palatine is in the Hot-summer humid continental climate, or

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Dfa zone. The zone includes four distinct seasons. Winter is cold with snow. Spring warms up with precipitation and storms, which can include thunderstorms and tornadoes. Summer has high precipitation and storms. Fall cools down.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census there were 67,908 people, 26,804 households, and 17,120 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 29,058 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 63.88%

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, 12.95% Asian, 3.11%

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, 0.85% Native American, 0.03%

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, 9.79% from other races, and 9.40% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 19.59% of the population. There were 26,804 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.00% were married couples living together, 11.57% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.13% were non-families. 28.32% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.17% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 2.52. The village's age distribution consisted of 24.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males. The median income for a household in the village was $83,495, and the median income for a family was $108,166. Males had a median income of $55,157 versus $39,378 for females. The

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for the village was $43,978. About 7.2% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the

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, including 18.7% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over. The village is home to a large

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on its northwest side that is visited by Sikhs from across the country.

Economy

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, manufacturer of the Weber grill, is headquartered in Palatine.

Top employers

According to Palatine's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:

Arts and culture

* Streetfest: Similar to Taste of Chicago, this event includes lines of food vendors down the streets of Downtown Palatine, with music playing and games and other fun activities going on at the same time. This happens at the end of every summer (August) every year and is meant for families and friends to enjoy. * Fourth of July Celebration: Another tradition of Palatine is the schedule of Fourth of July events that occur every year. From an annual parade, to fireworks which traditionally occur on the third of July, to the carnival that comes into town, Palatine is full of the traditional celebration of every Fourth of July holiday. Events are for members of all ages, and are things that occur every year. * Oktoberfest A newer tradition, this celebration started in 2008 and is hosted by the Rotary Club of Palatine. Live German music, craft and imported beer, and local food vendors celebrate Palatine's German roots. This is an all-ages celebration, but Family Day on Saturday morning has activities geared toward younger folks. The event begins Friday night on the third weekend in September.

Parks and recreation

The Palatine Park District serves 85,000 residents within the Palatine,

, Arlington Heights,

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and Barrington communities. It is governed by five elected park commissioners who oversee a professional staff. The Palatine Park District operates swimming pools at Family Aquatic Center, Birchwood, and Eagle, as well as recreational centers at its Community Center, Birchwood, and Falcon Park – which opened in January 2010. The district purchased

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in 1989, and the facility is home to approximately 70 horses.

Government

Palatine operates under the Council–manager form of local government. Six councilmen are elected from their respective districts, while the entire village elects the Village Clerk and the Mayor. The council then hires a Village Manager to oversee the town's day-to-day operation. The current mayor is Jim Schwantz.

Education

Public schools

Palatine is part of Community Consolidated School District 15 for public elementary schools and

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for public high schools. Schools located in Palatine include: * Gray M. Sanborn School * Hunting Ridge School * Jane Addams School * Lake Louise School * Lincoln School * Marion Jordan School * Pleasant Hill School * Willow Bend School * Central Road School * Frank C Whiteley School * Stuart R. Paddock School * Virginia Lake School * Walter R. Sundling Junior High * Winston Campus Junior High *

Palatine High School Palatine High School, or PHS, is a public four-year high school in Township High School District 211. Located at 1111 N. Rohlwing Road in Palatine, Illinois, United States, a northwest suburb of Chicago, it serves primarily all of and only those ...

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* District 211 Academy-North

Private schools

*Saint Theresa (

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) (Preschool-8) *Saint Thomas of Villanova (Catholic) (Preschool-8) *Immanuel Lutheran (

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) (Preschool-8)

Independent schools

* Quest Academy (Preschool-8) *Acton Academy (K-12) * The Chicago Northwest Suburban Chinese School holds its classes at

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''. February 6, 2011. Retrieved on February 24, 2014. The school serves students in grades preschool through 10.

College

* William Rainey Harper College

Local Business

Palatine has a reputable local business community. The Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce is also very active with around 100 members as of 2025. The chamber hosts several weekly, monthly, and annual events attended by local and non-local business leaders. The chamber also hosts a weekly networking group named ExecNet that is popular among local businesses. The weekly meeting is attended by the mayor, local business leaders, and non-profit representatives. Many members praise the group's ability to bring referrals for its members.

Transportation

The Palatine station provides

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commuter rail service along the

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. Trains travel southeast to

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in Chicago, and northwest to

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provides bus service on Routes 604 and 697 connecting Palatine to the Northwest Transportation Center in Schaumburg, and other destinations.

Notable people

* Michael Bradley, midfielder with the US National Team and

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; lived in Palatine * Perry Caravello, actor and comedian, lived in Palatine as a child *

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– president of the Simon Youth Foundation, former senior vice president of the

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, and former administrator at

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, Academy Award-winning cinematographer; attended

* Gudy Gaskill, mountaineer, driving force behind the creation of the

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, actor * Belle C. Greene, novelist, spent summers here from 1910 until her death in 1926 *

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'' * Stanley M. Hough, thoroughbred racehorse trainer *

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, catcher with the

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; attended

* Liz Johnson, professional bowler and USBC Hall of Famer; moved to Palatine in 2017 (originally from

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); attended

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, guitarist and singer; grew up in Palatine * Bernard E. Pedersen, businessman and Illinois state legislator *

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, member of the

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from

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from 2015 to 2020. * David Saunders, wide receiver and linebacker with several

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teams * Jack Schumacher, actor (''

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, and

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; mayor of Palatine *

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and former quarterback of the

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* Taylor Hill,

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model; born in Palatine. * Rollin S. Williamson, state politician and judge

Sister cities

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, a band formed in Palatine.

References

External links

Village of Palatine official website
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