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🌱 Patch AM: Can Huntley finish off a perfect regular season at home?
Coming up: Firearms & Ammo Auction on the Huntley Patch calendar
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:
- Can Huntley finish off a perfect regular season at home?
Also on today's calendar: Firearms & Ammo Auction and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 43.
- Monday: Scintillating sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Huntley, Richmond-Burton cruise to stay undefeated: McHenry County Week 7 roundup (shawlocal.com) — Huntley's football team stayed perfect at 7-0 with a dominant win over Prairie Ridge and now sits just two victories from an undefeated regular season. The Red Raiders next host Burlington Central in Week 8, giving local fans another big home game to circle. Other McHenry County teams, including Richmond-Burton and Jacobs, also picked up key wins. 
📸 Around Huntley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Huntley
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★ Featured events ★
- Firearms & Ammo Auction →
Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
10:00 am - Militaria Auction →
Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
10:00 am - Fall Harvest Fest-Trunk or Treat hosted by Springbrook →
Springbrook Community Church, 10115 Algonquin Rd, Huntley
2:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- 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 - Grafton Food Pantry Food Drive →
Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main Street, Huntley
8:30 am - 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 - After Hours at Illinois Railway Museum
Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Rd., Union
5:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting at Ol' Timers Park
Ol' Timers Park, 10700 N. Church St., Huntley
5:30 pm - Multi-Chamber Luncheon Fall into Business
Villa Olivia, 1401 W. Lake St., Bartlett
12:00 pm - The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
📣 Huntley Shout Outs!
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- Springbrook Community Church — (224) 569-3300
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My garden has a bush that overnight has taken on a tremendous growth spurt in height and width.
Iam physically unable to cut down this plant by myself. I'd like to hire someone to please do it for me. Please contact me if you could help. … (Nextdoor Sun City Huntley) - The Village of Huntley's trick-or-treating hours are from 4-8 pm on October 31st.
It is suggested that you turn on your exterior light to let trick-or-treaters know that you are participating. (Nextdoor )
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Huntley. Apply here.
- InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Hampshire. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lake in the Hills
- 2026 Election Questionnaire: Robert Reining, McHenry County Board, District 3 (shawlocal.com)
Algonquin
- Burlington Central boys golf wins back-to-back regional titles: Wednesday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com)
Crystal Lake
- Crystal Lake South hands Huntley first loss of season (shawlocal.com)
- Best-selling author & humorist David Sedaris brings signature wit to Raue Center Oct. 12 (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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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