Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How Huntley firefighters helped bring the “North Pole” to local families
Spotted on the Huntley calendar: Christmas Eve

Good day Huntley! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Huntley firefighters helped bring the “North Pole” to local families
Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve and 2 more events.
Find out what's happening in Huntleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Huntleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Some sun, then clouds; breezy, with a high of 39 and low of 32 degrees.
- Tuesday: Areas of low clouds and fog, temps: high: 43, low: 30.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, afternoon mist, with a high of 42 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• McHenry County fire departments participate in Operation North Pole train event for children battling serious illness (lakemchenryscanner.com) — Huntley residents can be proud that the Huntley Fire Protection District joined several McHenry County departments to welcome the Operation North Pole Christmas train in Crystal Lake, brightening the holidays for seriously ill children. Firefighters handed out gift bags, shared smiles during the train’s stop at Pingree Road, and helped send families off to a festive celebration with Santa in Rosemont.
![]()
📸 Around Huntley
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Huntley
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- Christmas Eve
Springbrook Community Church, 10115 W Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL, 60142,
5:30 pm
Wednesday December 24
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Huntley Area Dems Meeting
IBEW Local Union 196 , 13300 IL-47 , Huntley
1:00 pm - Builders' Challenge: 3Doodler
Huntley Area Public Library , 11000 Ruth Rd , Huntley
2:30 pm - Stories for School Kids
Huntley Area Public Library , 11000 Ruth Rd , Huntley
4:30 pm - American English
Raue Center for the Arts , 26 N Williams St , Crystal Lake
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
📣 Huntley Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
- Happy Holiday Railway
Illinois Railway Museum , 7000 Olson Rd , Union
10:00 am - Holiday Movies trivia at Pub 72
Pub 72 , 38 E Higgins Rd , Gilberts
7:00 pm - Xtreme Bar Bingo at Kingston Lanes
Kingston Lanes
7:00 pm - Paperboy Riot
Rookies RocHaus , 96 W Main St , West Dundee
7:00 pm - Historic Commission Workshop
Historic Village Hall
7:30 am - Santa’s Trolley Express
Illinois Railway Museum , 7000 Olson Rd , Union
2:00 pm - 12/28/25 Sunday Party A (1:00PM-2:00PM) - Crystal Lake, IL, IL 2025
Crystal Ice House , 320 Prairie St , Crystal Lake
1:00 pm - Singles Social Mixer Algonquin Cooper's Hawk
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant , 1741 S Randall Rd , Algonquin
6:00 pm
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wandering dog on Kirkland Rd and Harnish.
Going into forest area. https://neighbors.ring.com/n/Ok38YoetbO (Nextdoor The Landings)
- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Huntley. Apply here.
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Pinecrest Golf Club - Line Cook in Huntley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cary
- Cary Breaking Bread to give away another 100 loaves for the holidays (shawlocal.com)
Woodstock
- Wanted suspect taken into custody after allegedly leading sheriff's deputies on pursuit through McHenry County (lakemchenryscanner.com)
McHenry
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: I feel your pane.
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.