• 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|News|

5 Creative Summer Family Fun Ideas

Summer is one of the best times to get outdoors, have some fun, and make memories with the kids. In fact, summer is all about making memories for your family.

5 Creative Summer Family Fun Ideas
Palatine|News|

8 Applebee’s Locations, Including Palatine, to Close in Coming Weeks

In addition to the 8 announced closures from franchisee Apple Illinois, 25 other restaurants including the Arlington Heights location could remain open, but under new franchisee ownership, according to Applebee's corporate spokesperson.

8 Applebee’s Locations, Including Palatine, to Close in Coming Weeks
Arlington Heights, IL|News|

Wellington May be Purchased by School District 59

The vacant, 20,000 square foot building is located next to the school district’s administrative offices. The school board approved nearly $2 million to purchase the site at 2121 S. Arlington Heights Road, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Wellington May be Purchased by School District 59
Palatine|News|

Metropolis: Top 30 Named for Suburban Chicago’s Got Talent

The top 30 have been chosen, two are from Palatine. They will now be divided up into two competitions, and eliminated down to the finalist to be chosen at the Taste of Arlington Heights on Saturday, August 10.

Metropolis: Top 30 Named for Suburban Chicago’s Got Talent
Palatine|News|

Obituary: Ernest J. Tallian of Palatine

Ernest Tallion was a Korean War Veteran and a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan. His life will be honored and remembered on Wednesday and Thursday.

Obituary: Ernest J. Tallian of Palatine
Palatine|News|

District 15 Approves $1.5 Million to Lease 3,000 iPads

The three-year lease will allow the school district to get the latest technology and receive vital support from Apple to enhance classroom instruction, according to D15 officials.

District 15 Approves $1.5 Million to Lease 3,000 iPads
Palatine|News|

Palatine Boy Scout Creates Fire Prevention Program That Lives On

Jaxon Stout’s Eagle Scout Project involved installing smoke detectors in Palatine homes inhabited by senior citizens and the disabled. The program created by the incoming junior at Fremd High School, will continue on starting this fall.

Palatine Boy Scout Creates Fire Prevention Program That Lives On