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🌱 Patch AM: How Huntley teens handled a suspicious “commercial” pitch in a parking lot

Spotted on the Huntley calendar: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon.

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Hello Huntley! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Huntley teens handled a suspicious "commercial" pitch in a parking lot

Also on today's calendar: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Nice with some sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man Approached Teens, Asked Them To Leave To 'Film Commercial' (patch.com) — Huntley police are investigating reports that a man from Florida approached local teens and young adults, urging them to leave with him to "film a commercial." No one was harmed, but he now faces disorderly conduct charges. Police are urging residents to keep discussing personal safety with kids and to report any similar encounters immediately.
   

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    Friday August 28
  • Huntley Area Biz
    Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce 11704 Coral St. PO Box 399, Huntley, IL 60142
    7:30 am
  • Saturday August 29
  • Chamber Day at the Village of Huntley Farmers Market →
    Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce Huntley Farmers Market
    8:00 am
  • Brass in the Barnyard Returns!
    Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce Hooved Animal Humane Society 10804 McConnell Road Woodstock, IL 60098
    12:00 pm
  • All Paws Golf Outing →
    Pinecrest Golf Club, 11220 Algonquin Rd, Huntley
    12:00 pm
  • Sunday August 30
  • McHenry County College Community Block Party
    Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce McHenry County College 8900 U.S. Highway 14 Crystal Lake, IL 60012
    12:00 pm
  • Monday August 31
  • Mobile Monday at Hansen Heating, Plumbing and Air Conditioning with Smash' D Burgers
    Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce Hansen Heating, Plumbing and Air Conditioning 11910 Smith Court Huntley
    11:30 am
  • Thursday September 3
  • Morning Coffee & Community Conversation
    Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce Independence Health & Therapy 2028 N Seminary Ave Woodstock, IL. 60098
    7:30 am
  • Perk Before You Work- Advocate Outpatient Center
    Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce Advocate Outpatient Center 13900 Quality Dr. Huntley
    7:45 am
  • Friday September 4
  • Lucy's Comedy
    Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce Raue Center for the Arts 26 N Williams St Crystal Lake, il 60014
    8:00 pm
  • Thursday September 10
  • Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 →
    ONLINE Auction
    10:00 am
  • Friday September 11
  • Putt For Paws Golf Fundraiser →
    Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S Northwest Hwy, Barrington
    12:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • 'Lethal threat... to every motorist': Algonquin teen accused of driving 125+ mph while fleeing from police in Lake in the Hills (lakemchenryscanner.com)

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  • Defending FVC champion Hampshire opens season with comeback win over Jacobs (shawlocal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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