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🌱 Patch AM: How Huntley ER waits compare to nearby hospitals right now
You won't want to miss Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 on the Huntley Patch calendar
Hello again Huntley! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Huntley ER waits compare to nearby hospitals right now
Also on today's calendar: Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
- Tuesday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Northern Illinois hospitals struggle with patient boarding, long emergency room waits (shawlocal.com) — Emergency room crowding at hospitals across northern Illinois is leading to long waits, with Northwestern Medicine's Huntley ER mentioned among facilities seeing pressure from patient boarding and limited inpatient beds. Local residents are urged to consider alternatives like Woodstock's ER, urgent care, and nurse triage lines when appropriate, as hospitals adjust staffing and triage to reduce delays and improve safety. 
📸 Around Huntley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Huntley
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★ Featured events ★
- Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 →
ONLINE Auction,
10:00 am
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- Networking Group led by Claire Kent
Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce 11704 Coral St. PO Box 399, Huntley, IL 60142
9:00 am - Young Professionals
Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce 11704 Coral St, Huntley, IL 60142
5:00 pm - Young Professionals at Banushi's
Banushi's, 2749 W. Algonquin Rd., Barrington Hills
5:00 pm - Lunch Bunch at Brunch Cafe
Brunch Cafe, 12270 Princeton Dr., Huntley
11:45 am - Putt for Paws →
Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Highway, Barrington
11:00 am - Putt For Paws Golf Fundraiser →
Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S Northwest Hwy, Barrington
12:00 pm - Paula Poundstone
Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N Williams St, Crystal Lake
7:00 pm - NISRA Annual Women's Golf Outing - Disco on the Green: Boogie Bash
Randall Oaks Golf Club, 4101 Binnie Rd., West Dundee
7:00 am - Multi-Chamber After Hours at Raue Center for the Arts
Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Tuesday September 15
📣 Huntley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Grafton Food Pantry Food Drive →
Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church 10805 Main Street Huntley, IL 60142
8:30 am - CADILLAC GROOVE in Lake in the Hills for SUMMER SUNSET FESTIVAL →
Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Rd, Lake in the Hills
3:00 pm - Village Offices Closed
Village of Algonquin Ganek Municipal Center
11:00 pm - Labor Day - Offices/Schools Closed
Delacey Family Educ Ctr Carpentersville, IL 60110
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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- Springbrook Community Church — (224) 569-3300
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Walmart posted a job opening for Food/Consumables Team Supervisor in Algonquin. Apply here.
- Casa de las Campanas posted a job opening for Dishwasher (Part-time) in Algonquin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Algonquin
- Richmond-Burton's Oliver Boentges, Brodey Behnke net hat tricks: Thursday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com)
Crystal Lake
- Mercyhealth Announces New Location for Crystal Lake Urgent Care (businessdailynetwork.com)
- Huntley boys soccer team scores wins over Rockford East, Larkin: Saturday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com)
- Sale closed in Crystal Lake: $795,000 for a residential home (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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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