Palatine School Closings: Who Gets A Snow Day

PALATINE, IL — In anticipation of the biggest snowstorm of the winter, schools in and around Palatine already have begun announcing closings for Friday. Northern Illinois is expected to see at least a foot of snow by the time classes are scheduled to start around the area.

A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service from 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, until 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, for Will, Cook, DuPage and Lake counties. Between six to 10 inches of snow originally was expected during that time, but the forecast is calling for around 10 to 15 inches piling up.

Here's a look at the schools and districts canceling or delaying classes Friday, Feb. 9. The listing also includes other facilities, services and institutions that could potentially be affected by the severe weather. Patch will continue to update this list throughout the night and into the morning.

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

• Community Consolidated District 15: Closed
• School District U-46: Closed
• Township High School District 211: Closed

PRIVATE AND CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

• The Academy at Forest View (Arlington Heights): Closed
• Immanuel Lutheran School: Closed
• Kirk School: Closed
• New Connections Academy: Closed
• Our Lady of the Wayside School (Arlington Heights): Closed
• Quest Academy: Closed
• St. James School (Arlington Heights): Closed
• St. Nectarios Greek School: Closed
• St. Peter Lutheran School (Arlington Heights): Closed
• St. Theresa School: Closed
• St. Thomas of Vilanova School: Closed
• Winston Knolls School (Hoffman Estates): Closed

COLLEGES AND TECH SCHOOLS

• Harper College: Closed
• Northern Illinois University (Hoffman Estates): Closed
• Robert Morris University (Arlington Heights): Closed

OTHER FACILITIES

• Center for Enriched Living (Hoffman Estates): Closed
• Clearbrook: Open but no buses
• Palatine Public Library: Opening late at 10 a.m.
• Palatine Township Senior Center: Closed

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