🌱 How did Hampshire’s girls fare against Barrington on a busy hoops night?

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• How did Hampshire’s girls fare against Barrington on a busy hoops night?

Also on today's calendar: A Collector's Dream Auction - General Antiques - ONLINE ONLY and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 22 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Quite cold with flurries, temps: high: 23, low: -4.
• Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 4 and low of -10 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Basketball roundup: Hersey, Maine East, Fremd boys remain unbeaten; Vyverman's 17 points help keep Mundelein girls perfect (dailyherald.com) — Hampshire High School’s girls basketball team fell 55–38 to Barrington, with Barrington’s Ayla Allen scoring 21 points to lead the Broncos. The game was part of a busy night of area hoops that also saw several other suburban boys and girls teams stay unbeaten or pick up key conference wins.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hampshire

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• A Collector's Dream Auction - General Antiques - ONLINE ONLY
  Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
  9:00 am

Saturday December 13

• Guns! Accessories! and Ammo! Auction!
  Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• HHS Holiday Concert
  Hampshire High School , 1600 Big Timber Road , Hampshire
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• The Great Gingerbread Showdown
  Hampshire Park District , 182 S State St , Hampshire
  6:30 pm

Monday December 15

• Dinner With the Grinch – A Whoville Holiday Night at Hart’s Garage
  Hart's Garage , 2401 US-20 , Hampshire
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Young Professionals Network Meeting
  Century 21 New Heritage - Hampshire Office , 120 W Oak Knoll Dr , Hampshire
  5:30 pm
• GDW Band/Choir/Orchestra Concert
  Gary D Wright Elem Sch , 1500 Ketchum Road , Hampshire
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• GDW 2nd Grade Concert
  Gary D Wright Elem Sch , 1500 Ketchum Road , Hampshire
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Santa's Sleigh Stop
  Hart's Garage , 2401 US-20 , Hampshire
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• 12 Days of Winter Countdown to Winter Break
  Lakewood School Carpentersville, IL 60110
  8:00 am
• Athletic Events: WRESTLING G V - Woodstock/Woodstock North (Harvard) v. KRC QUAD
  Marengo CHSD 154 Marengo, IL 60152
  5:00 pm
• Athletic Events: WRESTLING B V - Woodstock/Woodstock North (Harvard) v. KRC QUAD
  Marengo CHSD 154 Marengo, IL 60152
  5:00 pm
• Athletic Events: WRESTLING B JV - Woodstock/Woodstock North (Harvard) v. KRC QUAD
  Marengo CHSD 154 Marengo, IL 60152
  5:00 pm
• East Side String Festival Concert
  Dundee-Crown High School , 1500 Kings Road , Carpentersville
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Restaurant in Hampshire. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Huntley

• Boys cross country: 2025 Northwest Herald All-Area team (shawlocal.com)
• Emergency crews responding to many crashes amid 'extremely slick' icy roads in McHenry County (lakemchenryscanner.com)

Algonquin

• Worker Sustains Serious Burn Injuries In Fire At McHenry County Plant (patch.com)

Elgin

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-- The Patch AM Team

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