🌱 Patch AM: How did Palatine’s lone champ dominate at the home wrestling tourney?

What's up Palatine! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Palatine’s lone champ dominate at the home wrestling tourney?

Also on today's calendar: This week, food events delivered to you from Brindille, George's Deep Dish, Frontera Grill, & more! and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mist; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 42 and low of 36 degrees.
• Friday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., temps: high: 47, low: 34.
• Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 48 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Girls wrestling: Grant earns hard fought runner-up finish at Sally Berman tourney (dailyherald.com) — Palatine wrestling fans just saw sophomore standout Irma Villa pin her way to the host school’s lone title at the Sally Berman girls tournament, held in Palatine. The meet drew top programs from around the region, with Homewood-Flossmoor edging Grant for the team crown and several state-ranked wrestlers showcasing their postseason potential.
   

📸 Around Palatine

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palatine

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 26

• This week, food events delivered to you from Brindille, George's Deep Dish, Frontera Grill, & more!
  3:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4
  Willow Hill Golf Course, 1350 Willow Rd, Northbrook
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 26

• Day After Christmas (Village Offices Closed)
  Palatine, IL Calendar , 200 E. Wood Street , Palatine

Tuesday December 30

• Wrap It Up | End
  Rolling Meadows Library , 3110 Martin Ln , Rolling Meadows

Wednesday December 31

• Noon Year's Eve
  Salt Creek Sports Center , 647 S Consumers Ave , Palatine
  10:30 am

Thursday January 1

• Teen Crafts | Snowflake sparkle
  Rolling Meadows Library , 3110 Martin Ln , Rolling Meadows
• New Year's Day (Village Offices Closed)
  Palatine, IL Calendar , 200 E. Wood Street , Palatine

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 25

• Village Office Closed
  Deer Park, IL Calendar , 23680 W. Cuba Road , Deer Park
  8:00 am
• Mindful aging Group (City Hall)
  Rolling Meadows, IL Calendar , 3600 Kirchoff Rd , Rolling Meadows
  10:30 am

Friday December 26

• Puzzlemania for Adults
  Chicago Bee Branch Library , 3647 South State Street , Chicago
  9:30 am
• Basketball: B/V
  York High School
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Noon Year's Eve Celebration: December 30, 2025
  Ela Town Hall , 1155 E. Route 22 , Lake Zurich
  10:00 am
• 12/30- Kildeer, IL- La Dolce Vita New Year's Eve
  Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant , 20423 N Rand Rd , Kildeer
  7:00 pm
• 12/30- Kildeer, IL - La Dolce Vita New Year's Eve
  Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant , 20423 N Rand Rd , Kildeer
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• GREAT NEWS!!!
  This little guy along with the little dog he lives with will be rescued by their owner this morning. The animal shelter posted them on Pawboost! … (Nextdoor Winston Park)
• The large dog is Henry and he took off chasing a bunny while walking him this evening.
  He has his retractable leash hanging and two different collars… one collar is green and it says “my mama says I am special” on it and it also has a… (Nextdoor Parkside On The Green)

• William Rainey Harper College, IL posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty - Hospitality Management - Chef de Cuisine in Palatine. Apply here.
• Harper College posted a job opening for Student Aide - Fashion Design in Palatine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palatine here.

🗞 Nearby News

Arlington Heights

• DIY crafters flock to makerspaces to create custom holiday gifts (dailyherald.com)
• Three charged with sexually assaulting classmate at high school graduation party (dailyherald.com)

Barrington

• District 220 board reverses decision to buy properties for parking (dailyherald.com)

Deerfield

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: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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