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Good morning Huntley! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How firefighters pulled off Huntley's 100-foot tower rescue
  • How Huntley's star back carried the Raiders to a title-clinching win

Also on today's calendar: Fall Harvest Fest-Trunk or Treat hosted by Springbrook and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Sunday: Clearing and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 58.
  • Monday: Very warm; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Worker Rescued From Lift 100 Feet Above Ground In Huntley (patch.com) — A contract worker cleaning a Village of Huntley water tower was safely rescued Thursday morning after his aerial lift began smoking and stalled about 100 feet up on Kreutzer Road. Huntley Fire Protection District crews used their tower ladder to transfer him to safety, and no injuries were reported while officials continue to look into what caused the equipment failure.
   

• Chase Hojnacki, Huntley outlast Burlington Central (shawlocal.com) — Huntley football fans saw junior running back Chase Hojnacki power the Red Raiders to a 32-12 home win over Burlington Central at Huntley High, rushing for 206 yards and four touchdowns. The victory keeps Huntley unbeaten in Fox Valley Conference play, clinches at least a share of the league title, and sets up a shot at a perfect regular season next week.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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