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What's inside
Village services, utilities, refuse & recycling
There's no vehicle sticker to buy — Palatine eliminated its program in 2022, saving households an average of $75. Water/sewer is billed bi-monthly by the Village (Utility Billing, 847-359-9082); refuse, recycling, and yard waste (April-November) are collected weekly by Groot — put everything at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on your collection day.
Get a Palatine Public Library District card
Bring one photo ID showing your current address within the District, or two forms of ID (one with a photo) if your address isn't current on either. Kids under 14 need a parent or guardian along. Non-residents can buy a full-service card for an annual fee — contact Member Services (ext. 125) to calculate it.
Register for Palatine Park District programs
Most residents set up one household account, then register for pools, rec classes, and seasonal programs individually — browse the current program guide to get started.
Community Consolidated School District 15 (elementary & middle school)
CCSD 15 is the third-largest elementary district in Illinois, covering all or part of seven towns (Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, South Barrington, Arlington Heights, and Schaumburg) — confirm your specific address, since boundaries cross village lines. District office: (847) 963-3000.
Township High School District 211 (high school)
William Fremd High School is Palatine's own, one of five D211 high schools serving Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Palatine, Schaumburg, and parts of several other northwest suburbs — confirm by address rather than assuming, since D211 territory overlaps with towns like Arlington Heights that mostly belong to a different high school district.
Frequently asked questions
How current is this guide?
It's regenerated automatically from the village, library, and park district's own listings, typically several times a week - not a one-time write-up that goes stale.
Is this every event or business, or just what's listed here?
Only what the linked public sources publish. For full details, hours, or anything not listed here, check the official page each item links to.
How do I see what's happening in Palatine this specific weekend?
See the weekend view, which only shows items with a known date in the coming Friday-Sunday.
Can I add an event, or suggest a business for the directory?
Yes - submit an event and a person reviews it before it goes live, or a business owner can inquire about a listing.