🌱 Patch AM: New Huntley strip center sale signals growing retail and investor interest

Good morning Huntley! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• New Huntley strip center sale signals growing retail and investor interest
• Can Huntley stay perfect and protect its Fox Valley Conference lead?
• Meet the vintage Vagabond calling Huntley's Landings airfield home

Also on today's calendar: Firearms & Ammo Auction and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Clouds, then sun; less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 48.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Quantum Real Estate Advisors Brokers Sale of New Construction Strip Center in Huntley (connectcre.com) — A new 6,375-square-foot retail strip center at 12860 IL‑47 in Huntley has sold for $2.8 million, underscoring strong investor interest in the village's growing commercial corridor. Tenants already include Jimmy John's and JC Licht, and brokers say Huntley's surge in new homes and retail development is driving demand for quality shopping centers like this one.
   

• McHenry County Week 7 IHSA football previews for 2026 (shawlocal.com) — Huntley High's undefeated Red Raiders head into Week 7 atop the Fox Valley Conference after a dominant 47‑6 homecoming win over Jacobs in Huntley. Local fans can catch them Friday night at Prairie Ridge, along with several other McHenry County matchups that will shape playoff hopes and conference races.
   

• A Veritable Roll Call of Aviation Rarity (generalaviationnews.com) — Vintage aviation buffs from around the Midwest gathered at the private Grassroots Fly‑In in Brodhead, Wisconsin, where more than 200 rare aircraft took to the sky. One 1948 Piper Vagabond is based at Landings Condominium in Huntley, giving local pilots a direct connection to this nostalgic annual event celebrating classic airplanes and hands‑on restoration.
   

📸 Around Huntley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Huntley

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Firearms & Ammo Auction →
  Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Militaria Auction →
  Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
  10:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Fall Harvest Fest-Trunk or Treat hosted by Springbrook →
  Springbrook Community Church, 10115 Algonquin Rd, Huntley
  2:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Independence Health & Therapy Flag Football Game & Homecoming Rally
  Kishwaukee Brewing Company, 1900 Dillard Court, Woodstock
• Heart Saver CPR/AED →
  Huntley Fire Protection District Station 1, 11118 Main Street, Huntley
  9:00 am
• Animal House Shelter Pawfest
  Deicke Park, 11419 IL 47, Huntley
  11:00 am
• Pawfest 2026 →
  Deicke Park, 11419 Illinois 47, Huntley
  11:00 am
• Pawfest →
  Deicke Park, 11419 IL-47, Huntley
  11:00 am
• Fleetwood Max
  Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N Williams St, Crystal Lake
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Free live Brass Quintet performance →
  10805 Main St, Huntley
  5:00 pm
• Live Free Classic Brass Quintet Concert at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley →
  Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main St, Huntley
  5:00 pm
Friday October 9
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Keicher, Hernandez Seek Answers from IDPH as Mercy Aurora Plans to End Labor & Delivery Care —IL House Read on Patch

• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Algonquin, Illinois in Algonquin. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Algonquin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntley here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Where to vote early in McHenry County, and where things stand on mail ballots after the Supreme Court ruling (mchenrytimes.com)

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

Ok Huntley! 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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