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  • How will Palatine Township’s new mental health tax affect you?
  • How a Palatine church’s annexation reshapes a controversial gym project

Also on today's calendar: Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4 and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Breezy and much colder, with a high of 26 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy, temps: high: 41, low: 13. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 31 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘A good thing for people': Palatine Township levies first tax for community mental health board (dailyherald.com) — Palatine Township has approved its first-ever $1.65 million tax levy dedicated to a community mental health board, part of a $5.9 million overall 2026 levy. Township leaders say voters clearly backed the initiative, which will expand funding for mental health, disability, and substance use services that many local residents rely on.
   

• Aldermen Urge Compromise As Church's Gym Project Moves Forward (journal-topics.com) — Part of St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church that still lies in Palatine has now been annexed into Rolling Meadows, unifying the property as the city considers a major gym, daycare, and retreat center project. Nearby residents raised concerns about flooding, traffic, tree protection, and overnight lodging, while church leaders highlighted safety, youth programming, and extensive traffic and stormwater studies ahead of a key January vote.
   

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  • Harper College nearing construction milestone on campus Canning Student Center and University Center —Harper College Read on Patch
  • Palatine Resident writes heartwarming children’s book —Bill Pohlman Read on Patch
  • Palatine Township Sets Historic Precedent —Palatine Township Read on Patch
  • Update on Husky rescued from pond!
    Sounds like Animal House is taking care of him while he recovers. No mention of owners. (Nextdoor Winston Park)
  • The intersection of Butterfield and Wolf in Hillside was shut down due to a serious crash involving several vehicles, but has since reopened.
    1:36PM on Dec 17: Accident closes Butterfield Rd (Route 56) eastbound/westbound between Elm St and Wolf Rd. (Nextdoor )
  • Harper College posted a job opening for Student Aide - Law Enforcement and Justice Administration in Palatine. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Buffalo Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palatine here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rolling Meadows

  • Rolling Meadows Library Awarded $53,050 Statewide Grant To Support Resource Sharing Free Access (journal-topics.com)
  • Rolling Meadows Alum Sobkowicz Having Memorable Season, Career At Illinois State (journal-topics.com)
  • Police: Former boyfriend charged in deadly Schaumburg stabbing (dailyherald.com)

Glenview

  • Sorelle Imports Tastes Of Italy Into Glenview With New Market: Chamber (patch.com)
  • Glenview Pantry Receiving Funds Via State's 'Missing Money' Program (patch.com)

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