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🌱 Patch AM: 2 Palatine Men Charged After Loaded Guns Found During Traffic Stop

And check out Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich on the Palatine Patch calendar

Friday August 28th Patch AM
Friday August 28th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Cheers Palatine! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Traffic stop in Palatine uncovers two loaded guns, one stolen
  • Palatine football edges Kenwood and lands in Top 20 rankings

Also on today's calendar: Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, warm, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• 2 Palatine Men Charged After Loaded Guns Found During Traffic Stop (patch.com) — Palatine police say a nighttime traffic stop on East Palatine Road led to the discovery of two loaded guns, including one reported stolen, and felony charges for two local men. Both were released under pretrial conditions after detention hearings and are due back in court September 15 in Rolling Meadows, a case closely watched by Palatine residents concerned about weapons offenses.
   

• Daily Herald football expanded Top 20 (dailyherald.com) — Palatine High School's football team opened the season with a tight 20-18 win over Kenwood in a neutral-site game at Evanston, earning a spot in the Daily Herald's expanded Top 20 rankings. The list highlights strong Week 1 performances from several suburban programs Palatine fans may face later this season.
   


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 'We're building family': Harper College's new Fire Academy cohort makes history —Harper College Read on Patch
  • From Indiana Jones to Simón Bolívar, Harper College Film Series offers cinematic journeys this fall —Harper College Read on Patch
  • Palatine Jewel on Dundee-This store is horrible.
    The new ad started today and many items were already out of stock. Plus a lot of the items didn't have the sale prices marked and I saw them doing… (Nextdoor Winston Park)
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Palatine. Apply here.
  • Hamra Enterprises - Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Palatine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palatine here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rolling Meadows

  • Rolling Meadows residents, officials debate continued use of Flock cameras (abc7chicago.com)
  • Post-NFL Year 2: Zbikowski and Gould square off for second time (dailyherald.com)
  • Insider Selling: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) General Counsel Sells 12,000 Shares (insidertrades.com)

Arlington Heights

Glenview

  • Glenview Resident Named Board Chair Of Kohl Children's Museum (patch.com)
  • Glenview Student Graduates From University Of Rhode Island (patch.com)

Ok Palatine! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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