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🌱 Patch AM: Can Huntley’s defense repeat its shutout in Friday’s home showdown?
Coming up on the Huntley Patch calendar: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon.
Hi Huntley! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Can Huntley's defense repeat its shutout in Friday's home showdown?
- Months later, why are officials so quiet about this child's death?
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 did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 64.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, humid, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• McHenry County Week 2 IHSA football previews for 2026 (shawlocal.com) — Huntley's Red Raiders head into Week 2 at home against Crystal Lake Central after a dominant 49-0 opener over Hampshire, powered by a stingy defense and efficient passing. The preview also breaks down every other McHenry County matchup, with records, standout players, and Friday night kickoff times for Fox Valley and nonconference games. 
• Police remain quiet months after 'suspicious' death of young child found unresponsive in his bedroom in Crystal Lake (lakemchenryscanner.com) — An 8-year-old Crystal Lake boy died in June after being rushed to Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, and authorities still have not released his name or a cause of death. Police, the McHenry County Coroner, and DCFS continue investigating the suspicious circumstances, gathering school records, canvassing neighbors, and checking a Wisconsin lake house while keeping most report details heavily redacted.
📸 Around Huntley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Huntley
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
5:30 pm - Chamber Day at the Village of Huntley Farmers Market →
Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce Huntley Farmers Market
8:00 am - All Paws Golf Outing →
Pinecrest Golf Club, 11220 Algonquin Rd, Huntley
12:00 pm - Brass in the Barnyard Returns!
Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce Hooved Animal Humane Society 10804 McConnell Road Woodstock, IL 60098
12:00 pm - 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 - 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 - 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 - Lucy's Comedy
Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce Raue Center for the Arts 26 N Williams St Crystal Lake, il 60014
8:00 pm - Greenroom Improv
Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce Raue Center for the Arts 26 N Williams St Crystal Lake, il 60014
7:00 pm - Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 →
ONLINE Auction
10:00 am - Putt For Paws Golf Fundraiser →
Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S Northwest Hwy, Barrington
12:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Reps. Keicher & McCombie to Host Medicare 101 Event in Genoa —IL House Read on Patch
- Stop by the Huntley Farmers Market this Saturday for Chamber Day!
This week, we will have nearly 30 additional booths set up in the Square, consisting of local businesses and Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce Members… (Nextdoor )
- Casey's General Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Lake In The Hills. Apply here.
- Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Algonquin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Algonquin
- Defending FVC champion Hampshire opens season with comeback win over Jacobs (shawlocal.com)
Crystal Lake
- Johnny Appleseed Festival Returns to Downtown Crystal Lake (shawlocal.com)
- Duke's Alehouse Reopens After Electrical Damage Forces Closure (patch.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 a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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