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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Harrington Manor: a Jewel for Home Décor and More in Downtown Palatine

The business carries a wide variety of items to freshen up the décor of any home. Owner Vicki Ruetsche also provides in-home consulting for customers who need assistance.  Pictured is Harrington Manor owner Vicki Ruetsche. Since 2000, Harrington Manor, located at 16 S. Bothwell Street at Palatine Road has been assisting homeowners in sprucing up their décor […]

Get Ready for Girls on the Town

Ladies (and gents, too) get ready! The best kick-off-to-spring event in the northwest suburbs will be happening in downtown Palatine on Friday, April 24th 2015. ‘Girls on the Town’ begins at 5:00 pm and runs until 9:00 pm., and starts at any of the participating businesses in downtown Palatine, including Chandelier Boutique, Salon MMM, Foxglove […]