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Hey there, Huntley! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How do Huntley 158 administrator salaries really compare statewide?
  • Huntley's 57–0 rout and other Week 3 football storylines
  • How Huntley became the Midwest's quiet capital of Weber grilling

Also on today's calendar: Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Some sun, nice and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 53.
  • Friday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Huntley Community School District 158 administrators rank 363rd lowest in state for average salary in 2025 (mchenrytimes.com) — Huntley Community School District 158 administrators now earn an average of $108,443, about 12% below the state average, with pay rising modestly over the past two years. For local families, the district's 155-to-1 student‑to‑administrator ratio and enrollment of 8,358 students offer context on staffing levels amid statewide educator and administrator shortages.
   

• Woodstock North's Adan Castaneda steps in at quarterback: McHenry County Week 3 notebook (shawlocal.com) — Huntley football fans can celebrate a dominant 57–0 Fox Valley Conference win over Dundee‑Crown, highlighted in this broader Week 3 McHenry County roundup. The notebook also tracks key injuries, standout performances, and a special 9/11 recognition night at McHenry, giving local readers a quick snapshot of how neighboring teams are shaping up this season.
   

• The Small Illinois Town With A Big Connection To Weber Grills (tastingtable.com) — Huntley's massive Weber manufacturing plant quietly turns out up to 1.5 million kettle grills a year, anchoring local jobs and the town's grilling reputation. Residents also get a spotlight here for Huntley Fall Fest, local barbecue restaurants, and how the community benefits from festival fundraising and Weber's long-standing presence.
   

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  • Burlington Central rises to the challenge: Northwest Herald volleyball notebook (shawlocal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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