Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz addresses the crowd during his "State of the Village" March 1. Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz during his annual “State of the Village” on Wednesday, March 1, provided an update on successes from 2022, what is on the horizon, and talked about the Chicago Bears potentially moving to neighboring Arlington Heights and
During Palatine s State of the Village address, Village Manager Reid Ottesen and Mayor Jim Schwantz said they see the Bears as far from being a done deal and said Palatine could see a significant impact on its roads, especially Northwest Highway. They also said a new Chicago mayor could mean the city doubles down on trying to keep the team.
Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz will deliver his annual State of the Village address Wednesday during an event hosted by the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce.
Despite concerns from neighbors that it may be a bit too close to their backyards for comfort, Palatine village council members have given preliminary approval to a duplex development on Quentin Road.
A reduction in property taxes and a commitment to paying down the town s debt are among the highlights of Palatine s 2023 budget, village officials say.