Melanie Santostefano, Patch Staff
- Palatine, IL
I am a mother, interested citizen, business owner, nonprofit board member, Rotarian, youth mentor and cheerleader (not literally, yes-figuratively). I care deeply about Palatine, which is my home and where we are raising our son. When the opportunity came about to help increase engagement from our entire community on Palatine Patch, I jumped at it. Variety is one of things I love the most about our town, and I will look to bring contributors in from all over our great Village to write here on Patch from their very own perspectives.
Please note: advertorial content is not invited-but educational, informative and helpful information for our residents-is! Nonprofits, government bodies, businesses and even bloggers (just no sales pitches, please) are invited! Please email Rick Uldricks [rick.uldricks@patch.com] to get set up as a Patch contributor! Another note: if you want to make a sales pitch, contact the Patch advertising department by filling out the form at this link: https://patch.com/illinois/palatine/advertise-with-us.
Thank you!
Melanie
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Palatine|News|
Taste of Arlington Heights Starts This Afternoon
Taste of Arlington Heights will be held in downtown Arlington Heights at Vail and Campbell streets on Saturday, August 10. Palatine's summer end celebration, Palatine Street Fest will be held August 23-25.
Palatine|News|
Regional Police Report: Intruders Dressed as Cops Handcuff, Beat and Rob Man
The following police-related items came from area Patches. When an arrest is referenced it should not be considered a conviction.
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Regional Police Report: Intruders Dressed as Cops Handcuff, Beat and Rob Man
The following police-related items came from area Patches. When an arrest is referenced it should not be considered a conviction.
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Obituary: Mary A. Gerontakis, 35, Lifelong Arlington Heights Resident
Visitation and funeral services will be held Tuesday and Wednesday for Mary A. Gerontakis of Arlington Heights.
Palatine|News|
Mane Event and Local Business/Restaurant Expo is Tonight
Mane Event starts tonight at 5 p.m. in downtown Arlington Heights.
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Village Bank & Trust Hosts Bike Safety Day
Village Bank & Trust will be having a Bike Safety Day for all Junior Savers!
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Remembering Megan 2013 Golf Outing to Benefit Suicide Survivors
Sixth annual golf outing honors memory of Arlington Heights teen Megan Baumgartner, who committed suicide in 2007.
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Patch Pets: Instant Companion – Just Add Love!
Murphy is as sweet as can be.
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Check Out the Weekend Ahead in Arlington Heights, Palatine
Sounds of Summer concert, Mane Event, Colorblast 5K, Taste of Arlington Heights and much more this weekend to do!
Palatine|News|
Check Out the Weekend Ahead in Palatine, Arlington Heights
Outdoor festivals and musical performances, and more today enjoy this weekend locally.
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Taste of Arlington Heights Starts This Afternoon
Taste of Arlington Heights will be held in downtown Arlington Heights at Vail and Campbell streets on Saturday, August 10.
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Mane Event Tonight in Arlington Heights
Swing by downtown Arlington Heights Friday night and enjoy food and entertainment at the Mane Event.
Palatine|News|
Harper College's Studio V Spotlight: Sue Neel
Check out the featured artist this week at Studio V.
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Arlington Heights Crime Alert: Man Found Slumped Over in Vehicle
The man was discovered at S. New Wilke and W. Kirchoff Rd and was ultimately charged with possession and driving under the influence of drugs.
Palatine|News|
Community Update
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Deals Offered by Businesses Around Town
Check out four special deals available right now on Discover Arlington Heights.
Palatine|News|
Bug Whisperers, Help with Resumes and More Today in Palatine
Take a peek at five events scheduled for today in Palatine.
Palatine|News|
Palatine Resident Presented With Winning NMEDA Mobility Van
Lifelong Palatine resident Steve Herbst was presented with the brand new mobility van he won in the 2013 Local Heroes Contest sponsored by NMEDA.
