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🌱 Patch AM: How Huntley veterans could get free rides to VA appointments in 2026

And on the Huntley Patch calendar - Yoga with Kittens

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Good morning to you Huntley! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Huntley veterans could get free rides to VA appointments in 2026

Also on today's calendar: CPR for Teens and 4 more events.

Find out what's happening in Huntleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Huntleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, temps: high: 48, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Breezy with occasional rain, with a high of 51 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• VAC McHenry to Expand Veterans Transportation Services in 2026 (shawlocal.com) — Veterans in Huntley could soon get free, scheduled rides to VA medical appointments and other approved services as VAC McHenry plans to add a Huntley pickup location in 2026. The agency is also adding a vehicle, exploring more home pickups, and expanding support for veterans needing transportation to court-related treatments and appointments.
   

📸 Around Huntley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Huntley

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★ Featured events ★

    Sunday December 28
  • Yoga with Kittens
    Animal House Shelter, 13005 Ernesti Rd, Huntley
    1:00 pm

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Other local events
    Monday December 29
  • CPR for Teens
    Huntley Area Public Library , 11000 Ruth Rd , Huntley
    9:00 am
    • Tuesday December 30
  • 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
    • Wednesday December 31
  • American English
    Raue Center for the Arts , 26 N Williams St , Crystal Lake
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday January 4
  • Grafton Food Pantry Food Drive
    Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church , 10805 Main Street , Huntley
    8:30 am
    • Tuesday January 6
  • Huntley, IL FREE 5- Day Event
    Hampton Inn Huntley Chicago , 13000 IL-47 , Huntley
    10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kellermeyer posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Huntley. Apply here.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Huntley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake in the Hills

  • Cary Park District spreads holiday cheer to seniors: ‘Reminder community has not forgotten them' (shawlocal.com)

Cary

  • Cary breaks ground on multimillion-dollar project to improve water capacity (shawlocal.com)
  • 4-year-old boy makes recovery with new 'super leg,' returns to school after being run over by lawnmower near Cary (lakemchenryscanner.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: I guess I’m out of time.
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