Brush Salon in Downtown Palatine Celebrates First Anniversary

Brush Salon interior

Owner Alexis Rodgers rehabbed the long vacant space to build a home for her salon featuring beauty services for the hair, face and body. Downtown Palatine’s Brush Salon, located at 109 W. Slade Street, is celebrating its first anniversary this fall. Owner Alexis Rodgers was drawn to the vacant space just west of Brockway Street […]

Brandt Financial Concepts, Inc. Celebrates 35 Years

BFC team

Husband and wife owners Jim and Carol Brandt have been committed to serving clients and the community since 1983. Brandt Financial Concepts, Inc. (BFC) has been an independent, family-owned resource for personal insurance, employee benefits, wealth management*, education and inspiration for the last 35 years. While investing in cutting edge technology and vital resources, the […]

Pan American Bank & Trust: A Community-Minded Approach to Banking

Pan AMerican Bank Staff Palatine Branch

The newest of six Chicagoland locations recently moved to downtown Palatine, and its leaders are focused on building strong community ties. Pan American Bank & Trust opened its Palatine branch after acquiring the former Bank of Palatine in 2014, and continued operations out of the location at Northwest Highway and Plum Grove Road. As the […]

Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Palatine!

The Downtown Palatine Business Association (DPBA) will again host its annual Sidewalk Sales on Thursday, May 30 through Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Take advantage of special sales and close-outs as the DPBA retailers make way for new inventory. Visit any (or all!) of the businesses To learn more about the […]

Just Peachy Photography in Downtown Palatine Captures Lasting Memories

Founder Erika Williams runs the intimate photography studio, and caters to expectant mothers, newborns, toddlers, and families. A less-than-satisfactory photo session experienced by Just Peachy Photography founder Erika Williams after her twins were born led her to delve into the world of photography. This experience is also responsible for birth of her business in 2010, […]

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 […]

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 […]