Despite the new multi-family housing, Palatine is still a family-oriented bedroom community as it has been since the 1960s. I know my brother, sister and I sure enjoyed it. Back in he 60s, we walked everywhere and with no fear of Stranger danger, but I imagine you couldn't do that anymore.
The village has two park districts, swimming pools, a water park, a 15-mile Palatine Trail
And, there are festivals including Street Fest which draws 45,000 each August and, of course, the great 4th of July celebration every year.
Its public schools get high marks. Its two high school, Palatine and the one that is not Palatine, William Fremd, are always top scorers on the Chicago area ACT rankings. They are part of High School District 211 and elementary District 15. It has 15 elementary schools, 4 junior highs and a school for special needs and at-risk. Mom taught at Jane Addams and Virginia Lake elementary schools. Private schools include two Catholic high schools and Quest Academy. Plus, there is Harper Junior College.
Many of Palatine's residents work in Schaumburg, but the Metra train line (used to be the Chicago & Northwestern) is still the number one commuter vehicle. Dad used to take it every weekday to and from the Quaker Oats Company's corporate headquarters in Chicago's Merchandise Mart.
A Great Place to Grow Up. --Cooter
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