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Healthy Summer Living in Palatine Illinois
August 29, 2010 by Sharron · Leave a Comment
The abundance of fresh produce from the local farmers market allows for some healthy Summer living in Palatine Illinois. Summer is the time of year for fresh produce and nothing represents this subject better than a farmers market, which symbolizes healthy food and fresh produce with the added bonus of being locally grown. The Palatine Farmers Market offers fresh food from early May through the end of October each year.
Every Saturday from May 2nd through October 31st Palatine residents and visitors can find something fresh to eat at the corner of Wood Street and Smith Street, the parking lot of the Palatine train station, from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. What can you find on any given Saturday throughout the Summer and early Fall? The available fare includes locally grown flowers, eggs, meat, cheese, baked goods, pickles, pasta, sauces, jellies, jams, honey, home-made soaps, pet treats, pottery and other crafts and natural items. The farmers market enhances the community of Palatine and all that it offers its residents.
Click here to learn more about the Palatine Farmers Market.
Please contact me, Sharron Kelley, today at 847-465-3638, for the latest updates on Palatine Illinois real estate. Click here for free access to the Palatine MLS, to view all available real estate in Buffalo Grove, Long Grove, Vernon Hills and Palatine Illinois.
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Palatine Schools: District 15 & 211 Draws Buyers to Palatine
August 17, 2010 by Sharron · Leave a Comment
District 15 is made up of 20 schools, the third largest elementary district in Illinois. District 211 is made up of 2 great high schools that hold acclaim to many honors in accademics and sports. These great schools attract palatine buyers and make it easy for more then 65,000 people who live in palatine to provide excellent educations for their children.
Palatine Schools Include:
Palatine Schools District 15 – http://www.ccsd15.net/Home/
Elementary Schools in District 15:
Central Road School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/centralroad.html
3800 Central Road, Rolling Meadows
Frank C. Whiteley School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/frankcwhiteley.html
4335 Haman Avenue, Hoffman Estates
Gray M. Sanborn School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/graymsanborn.html
101 N. Oak Street, Palatine
Hunting Ridge School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/huntingridge.html
1105 W. Illinois Avenue, Palatine
Jane Addams School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/janeaddams.html
1020 E. Sayles Drive, Palatine
Kimball Hill School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/kimballhill.html
2905 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows
Lake Louise School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/lakelouise.html
500 N. Jonathan Drive, Palatine
Lincoln School - http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/lincoln.html
1021 N. Ridgewood Lane, Palatine
Marion Jordan School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/marionjordan.html
100 N. Harrison Avenue , Palatine
Pleasant Hill School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/pleasanthill.html
434 W. Illinois, Palatine
Stuart R. Paddock School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/stuartrpaddock.html
225 Washington Court, Palatine
Thomas Jefferson School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/thomasjefferson.html
3805 Winston Drive, Hoffman Estates
Virginia Lake School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/virginialake.html
925 N. Glenn Drive, Palatine
Willow Bend School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/willowbend.html
4700 Barker Avenue, Rolling Meadows
Winston Campus Elementary – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/winstoncampuselem.html
900 E. Palatine Road, Palatine
For Early Learning in Palatine:
John G. Conyers Learning Academy – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/TheLearningAcademy/
Junior High Schools in District 15:
Carl Sandburg Junior High School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/JuniorHigh/HTML/carlsandburg.html
2600 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows
Plum Grove Junior High School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/JuniorHigh/HTML/plumgrove.html
2600 Plum Grove Road, Rolling Meadows
Walter R. Sundling Junior High School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/JuniorHigh/HTML/walterrsundling.html
1100 N. Smith Street, Palatine
Winston Campus Junior High – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/JuniorHigh/HTML/winstoncampusjh.html
900 E. Palatine Road, Palatine
High Schools in District 211:
Palatine High School – http://www.phs.d211.org/
1111 Rohlwing Road, Palatine
William Fremd High School – http://www.fhs.d211.org/
1000 South Quentin Road, Palatine
Palatine feeds into many different schools that offer an education at the highest standards. Success rates for students that go through the Palatine Schools are very high. For ranking information on a specific school visit LocalSchoolDirectory.com and select the specific town you are researching. Palatine Home Owners can take pride in the excellence in education that the town has to offer.
Fremd High School
Fremd High School opened up in 1963 as Palatine High School South to fit the growing needs of the town. The school has a 99% graduation rate for the students. Since 1998 15 students have scored a 36 on their ACT’s, the highest score possible. Fremd sponsors interscholastic teams for young men and women and also sponsors 65 clubs and activities ranging from cultural and artistic to academic and technology. Fremd has been given the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award.
Palatine High School
Palatine High School was founded in 1875. It was the first public high school in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. The school has received the U. S. Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon Award and won the 1999 Peaceleader Award from the Illinois Center for the Prevention of Violence. The school currently ranks in the 1300 schools for Newsweek Magazine. Palatine High School currently offers over 80 extracurricular activities for students to participate in and has placed many times in the top four while competeing in State Compitions.
Many of my clients relocate specifically for the Palatine Schools and we work hard to find them homes in Palatine. The Sharron Kelley Team works diligently to satisfy all of the needs of our buyers who desire to live in the Palatine community.
For more information on the Palatine Park District – http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/
Palatine Real Estate
If you are looking to buy or sell a Palatine Home, contact me via email sharron@northernillinoishomes.com or call me at 847-465-3638. We are your Palatine experts working out of Coldwell Banker and we work for you. Contact your Palatine Realtor today!
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Get Ready For An Active Weekend in Palatine Illinois
August 6, 2010 by Sharron · Leave a Comment
This weekend will be an active one in Palatine Illinois. Saturday marks the 4th Extreme Trail Run 12K of the summer. The run begins at 8:100 a.m., and will start and finish at the Deer Grove West Forest Preserve in Palatine. This trail run is part of a five run series put on by Montrail/Mountain Hardware for both those looking for a fun or competitive race, email Scott Bush at sbush1002@gmail.com for more information.
Sunday is full of activity in Palatine IL as well, with both a triathlon and a 5K run/walk taking place. The Bangs Lake Triathlon will take place at its namesake, Bangs Lake starting at 6:30 a.m. The triathlon consists of a 1.5k swim, a 40 k bike and a 10k run. Click here for more information on the Bangs lake Triathlon.
The Joggin for the Noggin 5K kicks off at 7:30 a.m. in downtown Palatine. This fun run/walk benefits those whose lives have been affected by brain cancer. Click here for further information about this charitable event.
Living in the Palatine Illinois area affords residents plenty of opportunities to get out and live a healthy, active lifestyle.
Please contact me, Sharron Kelley, today at 847-465-3638, for the latest updates on Palatine Illinois real estate. Click here for free access to the Palatine MLS, to view all available real estate in Buffalo Grove, Long Grove, Vernon Hills and Palatine Illinois.
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Year To Date Area Real Estate Report
September 24, 2009 by Sharron · Leave a Comment
Every month we get the Chicago Northwest report on the currently inventory of homes and sales that have taken place from our board. This is also a comparison of homes sales between 2008 and 2009. It is a great way to keep up with what is going on in the market.
Click on these links to open up the pdf files of
Attached Homes and Detached Homes properties.
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Palatine, Illinois: School and Community Information
July 25, 2008 by Sharron · Leave a Comment
Settlement of Palatine began in the 1830s, and the Village of Palatine, Illinois was officially incorporated in 1866. This long, rich history is still evident today. A visit to the George Clayson House (est. 1873) will give you a sense of what life must have been like in Palatine 150 years ago. The Clayson House Museum is a delight for history buffs, with its 1,000 plus heirlooms, artifacts and treasures from Palatine’s past. Read more
