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🌱 Patch AM: Why does a firetruck come when Sun City calls 911?
Coming up on the Huntley Patch calendar: Free Holiday Gift Wrapping at Algonquin Commons
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In today's newsletter:
- Why does a firetruck come when Sun City calls 911?
- How Huntley’s JV boys battled to a nail-biting three-point loss
- Why a Route 31 rollover sent five people to Huntley’s hospital
Also on today's calendar: Free Holiday Gift Wrapping at Algonquin Commons and 7 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Huntleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Breezy and much colder, with a high of 24 and low of 22 degrees.
- Saturday: Clearing; breezy, not as cold, temps: high: 40, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 29 and low of 23 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Now You Know: December 18, 2025 (mysundaynews.com) — If you’ve ever wondered why both a Huntley ambulance and firetruck show up for some 911 calls in Sun City, this explainer breaks it down. It details how the Huntley Fire Protection District is structured, their response times, and when advanced life support triggers sending multiple vehicles. You’ll also learn which nearby hospitals typically receive local patients. 
• JV boys basketball falls 58-55 on 12.10.2025 (huntleyvoice.com) — Huntley High School’s JV boys basketball team narrowly lost to Crystal Lake South, 58-55, in a hard-fought game on December 10. Photos highlight key moments, from clutch free throws to late-game strategy huddles, showcasing the effort and energy of Huntley’s young players.
• Driver fled scene after causing multiple-vehicle crash that left 5 hospitalized, car rolled over on Route 31 near Crystal Lake (lakemchenryscanner.com) — Five people were hospitalized, including at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, after a driver allegedly caused a four-vehicle rollover crash on Route 31 near Crystal Lake and then fled on foot before being arrested. Morning traffic was shut down for several hours as emergency crews responded and investigated the scene.
📸 Around Huntley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Huntley
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★ Featured events ★
- Free Holiday Gift Wrapping at Algonquin Commons
Algonquin Commons, 1900 S Randall Rd, Algonquin
9:00 am - Christmas Eve
Springbrook Community Church, 10115 W Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL, 60142,
5:30 pm
Friday December 19
Wednesday December 24
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Other local events
- Minecraft in December
Huntley Area Public Library , 11000 Ruth Rd , Huntley
10:00 am - Sound Therapy
Huntley Area Public Library , 11000 Ruth Rd , Huntley
10:00 am - Saturday Family Storytime
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 - 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
Saturday December 20
Wednesday December 24
Tuesday December 30
📣 Huntley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 12 Days of Winter Countdown to Winter Break
Lakewood School Carpentersville, IL 60110
8:00 am - ALES Winter Sing
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch Algonquin, IL 60102
9:00 am - Engage Dance Academy presents The Nutcracker: Sensory Performance
Raue Center for the Arts , 26 N Williams St , Crystal Lake
6:00 pm - Historic Commission Workshop
Historic Village Hall
7:30 am
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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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
- So since we’re a farming community I wanted to share something that I found to be highly interesting.
The term is called agrivoltaic farming. I know people will have questions and I will do my best to answer people questions. For now here’s a video… (Nextdoor Southwind)
- Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in Huntley. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Bucciferro McDonald's Shift Leader in Huntley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntley here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Woodland District 50 Looking To Fill 2 Vacancies On School Board (patch.com)
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- Woman Sentenced In Starvation, Torture Case; Child, 7, Weighed 14 Pounds: Prosecutors (patch.com)
Woodstock
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