Patch wants to help make your life easier. So, at the start of every day, we're here to offer you all the information you need.

We've done all the searching for you. All you've got to do is click to get your live, local information. In the event of something out of the ordinary, such as a major crash, Patch editors will update this as quickly and accurately as we are able.

• Where do I find the lowest gas prices today in Palatine?
• Show me the live traffic from Palatine to Chicago.
• Tell me the most recent weather forecast for the area.
• Give me a list of today's events. And here's an interesting event Patch calendar editors think you might like:
  
  Wednesday Family Fun Nights at Falcon Park from 6 - 9 p.m. The gym will be open for families to play basketball and volleyball and the turf will be available to play soccer and other fun games. Food will be available for purchase. All ages are welcome. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

Is there information you'd like to get every day that we haven't included here? Let Palatine Editor Brian Slupski know, and we'll try our best to include it!