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🌱 Patch AM: Noon Year's Eve and 11 more events

Coming up on the Palatine Patch calendar: Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4

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Good morning Palatine! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4 at Willow Hill Golf Course
  • Noon Year's Eve at Salt Creek Sports Center
  • Teen Crafts | Snowflake sparkle at Rolling Meadows Library

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

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Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Palatinefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: A little snow, up to 1", with a high of 34 and low of 7 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Thursday: Colder with partial sunshine, temps: high: 22, low: 17.
  • Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 28 and low of 14 degrees.

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    Wednesday December 31
  • Noon Year's Eve Party
    Back of the Yards Branch Library , 4650 South Damen Avenue , Chicago
    11:00 am
  • NYE at D&B!
    Dave & Buster's Schaumburg , 601 N Martingale Rd. Suite 115 , Schaumburg
    11:00 am
  • Family Fun: New Year's Eve Craft
    McKinley Park Branch Library , 1915 West 35th Street , Chicago
    2:00 pm
  • New Year 2026 in Arlington Heights IL - near Chicago
    Atlantis Banquets , 1273 North Rand Road , Arlington Heights
    8:00 pm

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  • College Credits: Arlington Heights Residents Make Dean's List At University Of Wisconsin-Whitewater (patch.com)
  • Best bets: Local live music to warm up cold winter nights (dailyherald.com)

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