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Palatine, Illinois

Located in Cook County, Illinois, Palatine was established in 1866. The 1993 Brown's Chicken massacre went unsolved for nearly 9 years. One of the largest villages in Cook County.
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Founded 1866 | Population 69,000 | Peak 69,000 (2024) | County Cook County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Palatine, Illinois

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1866 Founded: Palatine was founded in Cook County.
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1866 Incorporated: NW Chicago suburb.
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1993 Brown's Chicken Massacre: Seven killed in restaurant robbery.
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2010 Modern Era: Palatine continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1866 Culture
Founded
1866 Government
Incorporated
1993 Crime
Brown's Chicken Massacre
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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The 1993 Brown's Chicken massacre went unsolved for nearly 9 years.
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One of the largest villages in Cook County.
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NW Chicago suburb near Arlington Heights and Schaumburg.
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Palatine was founded in 1866.
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Palatine has a population of approximately 69,000.

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