New Year, New Resolutions to Get Back into Shape After the Holidays

The new owner at Snap Fitness in Palatine offers some success goals and guidance to help area residents start 2017 off healthy.  Now that the holidays are behind us, area residents may be looking to turn over a new leaf and get back into shape after indulging in the excesses of the holiday season. Dave […]

Anne’s Unique Boutique Celebrates 40 Years in Downtown Palatine

With its roots on the North Shore, the business has grown into a highly reputable consignment boutique. Since 1976, Anne’s Unique Boutique in downtown Palatine has grown into one of the leading consignment stores in the Chicagoland area and across the country, with more than 10,000 consigners and thousands of satisfied customers. The year 2016 […]

The Community is Welcome: The Palatine American Legion is Changing with the Times

Located at 122 W. Palatine Road, the Post 690 offers a number of events, activities and opportunities for the community at-large. American Legion Posts are known by most as a Veterans organization, but the Palatine American Legion Post 690 is taking a fresh new approach in how it engages with the greater Palatine community. The […]

Monson Jewelers: Downtown Palatine’s Hometown Jeweler Since 2001

The business is located in the heart of downtown Palatine at Brockway and Slade streets, and prides itself on nearly 35 years of experience in the industry with a strong customer focus. Monson Jewelers owner Tim Monson has nearly 35 years of experience working in the jewelry industry, and said his keys to success include […]

Special Events from Palatine Park District

Visit www.palatineparks.org or call 847.991.0333 for more information.  Indoor Drive-In Movie featuring “Minions” Friday, March 4, 6:00-9:00pm at Birchwood Recreation Center, 435 W. Illinois Ave., Palatine. Enjoy a movie from the comfort of a car you decorate yourself! Bring your own large box and we’ll provide all the materials to turn it into a car. Car decorating starts at […]

Salon MMM: Cutting Edge Style in the Heart of Downtown Palatine

The business is named after the first initials of its three founders, Michelle Szczesny, Mary Kay Sallee and Melissa Carroll-Chmura.  Since opening their doors in 2007, the three co-founders of Salon MMM, Michelle Szczesny, Mary Kay Sallee and Melissa Carroll-Chmura (where MMM comes from) have remained focused on helping their clients to look, and feel […]

Tap House Grill: A Gathering Place with Addictive Food and Creative Brews

There are currently eight locations, and the founders of the restaurant chain are on the verge of franchising regionally, and ultimately across the country. The concept behind Tap House Grill was born in 2005 between founders Robert Scott Ward and Mark Zych. Both men come from a strong background in restaurant management and operations, and […]

Cook Cork & Fork: A True Culinary Experience in Downtown Palatine

The business is owned by a Palatine couple and provides a venue for people to come together while sharpening their skills in the kitchen. For John Mahler and his wife and business partner, Mica, it became clear a few years back that Cook, Cork & Fork would become a reality. Growing up, John always had […]