Palatine, Illinois
Palatine is a village of 66,293 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in April 2, 1866.
Why visit Palatine
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 81 parks and trails, 122 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Robert Parker Coffin Bridge, Cutting Hall, Charles H. Patten House and George Clayson House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 39 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Palatine
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About Palatine
Palatine () is a village in Cook and Lake counties, Illinois, United States. It is a predominantly residential suburb within the northwestern Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 67,908 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Palatine, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Robert Parker Coffin Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Bridge in Long Grove, Illinois
Museums and landmarks8
Charles H. Patten House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
United States historic home
George Clayson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Muller House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Nathaniel Moore Banta House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
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Wheeler-Magnus Round Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Round barn in Illinois, United States of America
Raupp Museum
Museum · 5.0 mi
Local history museum in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Parks, trails and playgrounds81
69 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes122
Aragvi Restaurant
Restaurant · Georgian · 2.3 mi
1280 East Dundee Road
Su, Tu-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00
Bendita Cocina
Restaurant · Argentinian · 0.5 mi
16 South Bothwell Street, Palatine
Su 16:00-21:00; Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Cafe Fourteen
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
300 East Northwest Highway, Palatine
Su-Th 06:00-15:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-21:00
Chicago Culinary Kitchen
Restaurant · Burger, Barbecue · 2.7 mi
2391 North Hicks Road
We-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Hangout Cafe
Cafe · Ice Cream, Bubble Tea, Dessert, Cake, Asian, Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
1937 South Plum Grove Road, Rolling Meadows
Tu-Su 11:30-20:30
Heng Wing
Restaurant · Asian, Chinese, Thai · 0.5 mi
121 West Palatine Road
Su, Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Ramen House Shinchan
Restaurant · Ramen, Noodle, Japanese, Asian, Sushi · 1.9 mi
1939 South Plum Grove Road, Rolling Meadows
Tu-Fr 11:30-14:00,17:00-21:00; Sa,Su 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:00; PH,Mo off
Smile Thai & Asian Kitchen
Restaurant · Asian, Thai · 1.9 mi
1933 South Plum Grove Road, Rolling Meadows
Tu-Fr 11:00-15:00,16:00-21:00; Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Thai House
Restaurant · Thai · 1.7 mi
575 East Dundee Road, Palatine
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Uyghur Lagman House
Restaurant · Asian, Uyghur, Ramen, Noodle · 3.0 mi
2997 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows
Mo-Su 11:00-22:30
Durty Nellie's
Bar and pub
180 North Smith Street, Palatine
Mo closed, Tu 15:00-22:00, We-Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 11:00-20:00
110 more on the map.
History
The first European-American to settle in Palatine is generally thought to be George Ela, who built a log cabin in the area later called Deer Grove. Ela was one of the first of a wave of pioneers to migrate to northern Illinois following the Black Hawk War. A road that passes through the western edge of Palatine is called Ela Road in his honor. Palatine is thought to be named after a town in New York.
The Village of Palatine was founded in 1866. It was built around a station on the new Chicago and North Western Railway. Joel Wood surveyed and laid out the village, earning him the title of Palatine's founder. One of Palatine's original downtown streets is named after Wood.
In 1920, the Indian Fellowship League held its first American Indian Day celebration at Camp Reinberg, in Palatine. According to the Daily Herald, the festivities were attended by 60,000 people, which packed the highways leading to the camp with motorists.
A shortline railroad, the Palatine, Lake Zurich and Wauconda Railroad, was built in 1911, and began full passenger service to Wauconda, Illinois, in 1912. The line was closed in 1924 after a series of financial misfortunes and the improvement of roads in the area. The PLZ&W provided transportation to Dr. Wilson's Deer Grove Park, just north of Dundee Road in Palatine.
From the History section of Palatine, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Arlington Heights
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
1415 West Dundee Road, Arlington Heights
Churches and places of worship33
Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church
Church · Ukrainian Greek Catholic · 1.4 mi
116 East Illinois Avenue, Palatine
Saint Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.7 mi
133 South Roselle Road, Palatine
Sikh Religious Society of Chicago Gurdwara Sahib
Place of worship · 1.9 mi
1280 Winnetka Street, Palatine
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.5 mi
239 East Illinois Avenue, Palatine
Presbyterian Church of Palatine
Church · Presbyterian · 1.1 mi
800 East Palatine Road
Shopping24
Gas and EV charging19
Schools, colleges and libraries77
Palatine High School
School · 1.6 mi
1111 North Rohlwing Road, Palatine
William Fremd High School
School · 1.9 mi
1000 South Quentin Road, Palatine
Healthcare9
Ascension Health Medical Group Family Medicine Palatine
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
231 East Northwest Highway, Palatine
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.2 mi
1711 West Campbell Street, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.3 mi
3250 North Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights
Physicians Immediate Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
29 North Northwest Highway, Palatine
Map of Palatine
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 13°F | 2.1 in | 12.6 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 1.9 in | 8.5 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 54°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 42°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 30°F | 2.6 in | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 2.2 in | 9.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Barrington 3Sw (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cook County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2023-11-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Rolling Meadows 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Inverness 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Arlington Heights 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Deer Park 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Kildeer 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Barrington 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Buffalo Grove 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Lake Zurich 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Hoffman Estates 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Schaumburg 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Palatine Village Hall, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Illinois Bone and Joint Institute in Palatine, Illinois, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Illinois Bone and Joint Institute in Palatine, Illinois, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- 50 N Plum Grove Rd from behind in Palatine, Illinois, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- 50 N Plum Grove Rd from behind in Palatine, Illinois, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Palatine Metra Station from Wood Street, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Palatine Metra Station from Wood Street, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Lamplighter Inn in Palatine, Illinois, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Lamplighter Inn in Palatine, Illinois, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Looking down Smith Street from Wood Street in Palatine, Illinois, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Looking down Smith Street from Wood Street in Palatine, Illinois, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Palatine Metra Station tower, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Palatine Metra Station tower, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Union Pacific Northwest through Palatine, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Union Pacific Northwest through Palatine, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Palatine Metra Station tower and Smith Street, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Palatine Metra Station tower and Smith Street, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Palatine Metra Station from central platform, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Palatine Metra Station from central platform, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Palatine Metra Station from Brockway Street, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Palatine Metra Station from Brockway Street, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Palatine Village Hall, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Palatine Park District Community Center - main entrance, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Palatine Park District Community Center - main entrance, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Palatine Park District Community Center - wide, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Palatine Park District Community Center - wide, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Muller House (Arlington Heights, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles H. Patten House (Palatine, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wheeler-Magnus Round Barn (Arlington Heights, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Banta, Nathaniel Moore House (Arlington Heights, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buffalo Creek Bridge Long Grove Illinois 2021-4062, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George Clayson House (Palatine, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Inbound Metra 139, H. Michael Miley, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Inbound Metra 139 (cropped), H. Michael Miley, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Patten House 2013, EEHigginsPhotography, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles H. Patten House (5978092449), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cutting Hall - front entrance, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Cutting Hall - front entrance, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Cutting Hall - full building, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Cutting Hall - full building, Mysterymanblue, CC0
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