• Melanie SantostefanoPatch Staff Verified Patch Staff Badge

  • 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 Police Blotter: DUI's and Stolen Rear Tire

This edition of the Palatine police blotter includes information supplied by police on July 24, 2013. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Palatine Police Blotter: DUI's and Stolen Rear Tire
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New Illinois Boating Law Inspired by Young Boy's Death

Legislation was introduced by State Sen. Julie Morrison, of Deerfield, after her nephew, Tony Borcia, of Libertyville, was struck and killed by an intoxicated boater on the Chain O' Lakes last summer.

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Now Hiring: Jobs Available in and Around Palatine

Palatine Patch wants to help you with your job search, so here's a roundup of local job opportunities listed over the last seven days on Careerbuilder.

Now Hiring: Jobs Available in and Around Palatine