🌱 Patch AM: How McHenry County’s solar farm votes could shape projects near Huntley

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In today's newsletter:

• How McHenry County’s solar farm votes could shape projects near Huntley

Also on today's calendar: Free Holiday Gift Wrapping at Algonquin Commons and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Morning rain; cloudy, windy, with a high of 48 and low of 10 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Breezy and much colder, temps: high: 25, low: 23.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 43 and low of 15 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Johnsburg-area solar farm, 3 others voted down by McHenry County Board (shawlocal.com) — McHenry County Board has rejected four of five proposed solar farms, including projects near Johnsburg, McHenry, and Crystal Lake, while approving one near an existing installation. For Huntley residents, the story underscores how county leaders are handling solar development, illustrated by a photo of Huntley High School’s solar array. The debate centers on health, land use, and limits on local control under Illinois law.
   

📸 Around Huntley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Huntley

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Free Holiday Gift Wrapping at Algonquin Commons
  Algonquin Commons, 1900 S Randall Rd, Algonquin
  9:00 am

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve
  Springbrook Community Church, 10115 W Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL, 60142,
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Homeschool Hive
  Huntley Area Public Library , 11000 Ruth Rd , Huntley
  10:00 am
• Engage Dance Academy presents The Nutcracker: Sensory Performance
  Raue Center for the Arts , 26 N Williams St , Crystal Lake
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Minecraft in December
  Huntley Area Public Library , 11000 Ruth Rd , Huntley
  10:00 am
• Engage Dance Academy presents The Nutcracker
  Raue Center for the Arts , 26 N Williams St , Crystal Lake
  12:00 pm
• Hot Tea and Titles
  Huntley Area Public Library , 11000 Ruth Rd , Huntley
  1:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Huntley Area Dems Meeting
  IBEW Local Union 196 , 13300 IL-47 , Huntley
  1:00 pm

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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• ALES Winter Celebrations
  Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch Algonquin, IL 60102
  1:00 pm
• MS Dance/Cheer Competition @ DC
  Westfield Community School Algonquin, IL 60102
  4:30 pm
• Dementia Support Group for Care Givers
  Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce , 11704 Coral St , Huntley
  5:00 pm
• Multi-Chamber Young Professionals Holiday Party
  Boulder Ridge Country Club , 350 Boulder Dr. , Lake in the Hills
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Keicher, Syverson to Host Mobile DMV in Hampshire Jan. 15 —IL House Read on Patch

• Part of Lovin' your Life is to give back to others!
  Generosity is a key part to happiness. Thank you to the Huntley city workers who are fixing a main water leak on my street today in the bitter cold!… (Nextdoor Timer Drive)
• Ladies, join us TOMORROW for an evening out in Huntley!
  Ring in the holidays with a night of fun, pampering, special promotions and so much more. Pre-registration for this event is NOT required! The first… (Nextdoor )

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Porter in Huntley. Apply here.
• McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Bucciferro McDonald's Assistant Manager in Huntley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Crystal Lake

• Man, 75, Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting In McHenry County (patch.com)
• Where To Recycle Holiday Trees In Lake County: Forest Preserves Drop-Off Locations (patch.com)

Woodstock

• Luke Robinson leads Richmond-Burton past Antioch: Monday's Northwest Herald sports roundup (shawlocal.com)
• Woodstock Corp Sells 9,472 Shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated $LGND (marketbeat.com)

McHenry

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-- The Patch AM Team

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