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Also on today's calendar: Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Village honors lives lost, patriotism on 9/11 (mysundaynews.com) — Huntley residents, first responders, and local leaders recently gathered for a solemn 9/11 anniversary ceremony led by Huntley's police, fire district, American Legion Honor Guard, and Mayor Tim Hoeft. Speakers reflected on the attacks' lasting impact, the sacrifices of firefighters and service members, and the unity that followed. Bagpipes, a bell service, and taps added a powerful, reverent tone to the village observance.
2. Sun City Veterans Club hosts special softball day (mysundaynews.com) — Sun City veterans recently gathered at the community's Veterans Memorial softball diamond for a heartfelt Honor Our Veterans celebration, joined by Huntley village trustee and Army veteran Vito Beguni. Attendees recognized Gold Star and Blue Star families, heard patriotic music, and watched a 101-year-old Navy veteran throw out the first pitch. The event highlighted local veterans' stories, support programs, and deep community appreciation for their service.
3. Five Week 6 high school football games to watch (dailyherald.com) — Huntley football fans have a big Friday night ahead as the Red Raiders host unbeaten Jacobs in a showdown for the Fox Valley Conference lead. Both teams enter 5-0, with Huntley coming off a dramatic comeback win at Cary-Grove. Expect a high-energy atmosphere and a real test of Huntley's explosive offense against a more balanced Jacobs attack.
4. Lowest E85 gas price in McHenry County hits $2.84 for week ending Sept. 19 (mchenrytimes.com) — Drivers in Huntley can compare their E85 costs with the rest of McHenry County, where the lowest reported price hit $2.84 per gallon for the week ending Sept. 19. The report breaks down prices by town, shows how local E85 averages stack up against Illinois and national trends, and explains how refinery outages and global tensions have pushed fuel costs higher.
5. Lettuce get into food hazards and allegations (mysundaynews.com) — Residents in and around Huntley should know that local health officials in McHenry and Kane counties have reported unusually high cyclosporiasis cases this summer, part of several broader disease concerns. This explainer walks through what's known about the parasite's sources, rising measles cases, and a new screwworm threat to livestock, while debunking rumors and highlighting how federal policy changes may affect food safety and vaccination practices.
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