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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:
  
  Master Your Game For A Good Cause at Golf Nation at 5 p.m. Enter the longest drive, closest to the pin and putting contests while helping to raise funds for the Palatine Township Senior Center. Golf simulators will be running from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. There will be appetizers, drinks, door prizes, raffles and great golf packages will be awarded to the contest winners. Call 847-991-1112 for more information.

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