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🌱 Patch AM: How Crystal Lake South finally broke Huntley’s long winning streak

And check out Firearms & Ammo Auction on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar

Friday October 2nd Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Coffee in hand, Crystal Lake? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Crystal Lake South finally broke Huntley's long winning streak

Also on today's calendar: Firearms & Ammo Auction and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning sunny; less humid, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 48.
  • Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Crystal Lake South hands Huntley first loss of season (shawlocal.com) — Crystal Lake South's volleyball team handed previously unbeaten Huntley its first loss of the season with a straight-sets win on South's home court in Crystal Lake. Senior standout Logan Georgy, back from focusing on beach volleyball, delivered the match-clinching block as the Gators snapped an 11-match losing streak to their Fox Valley Conference rival.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Land Conservancy Hosts Art of the Land Art Show and Fundraiser Oct. 23 & 24 —Glenda Maki Read on Patch
  • Still Time to Register for Butterfly-Themed Sound Bath Meditation-Fri, Oct 9 —Crystal Lake Park District Read on Patch
  • Joe Diamond's latest show declared entertaining romp, even by skeptics —Cynthia Wolf Read on Patch
  • My daughter is 12 years old and starting to wear make up.
    The makeup we bought for her isn't quite right for her. Any suggestions on where to take her so someone can work with her to get the right shade?… (Nextdoor Village)
  • Hello!
    Does anyone know of someone who builds out custom baby gates on stairs? Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Village of Lakewood)
  • World Class Industries posted a job opening for Shipping Receiving Clerk in Crystal Lake. Apply here.
  • Regal posted a job opening for Floor Staff - Crystal Lake Showplace 16 Starting Wage $15/hr. - Crystal Lake, IL in Crystal Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crystal Lake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Algonquin

  • Burlington Central boys golf wins back-to-back regional titles: Wednesday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com)

McHenry

  • Prosecutors say felon flashed gun around 10-year-old son while intoxicated, made threats before SWAT search of McHenry home (lakemchenryscanner.com)
  • Hononegah flag football rolls past Grayslake North to advance in playoffs (gazettextra.com)
  • Repair, Reuse and Keep Items Out of the Landfill (nachicago.com)

Palatine

  • 2 Charged After Officers Punched, Kicked, Spat On: Palatine Police (patch.com)

Ok Crystal Lake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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