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Hello Huntley! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a judge ordered this Indiana suspect jailed after Huntley assault charge
  • Did you buy a Powerball ticket at Huntley’s Walmart?
  • Huntley set to test red-hot United Township in DeKalb tournament

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve and 1 more event.

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

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Wednesday: Cooler; afternoon mist, with a high of 44 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Thursday: Low clouds, temps: high: 42, low: 37.
  • Friday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 45 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Indiana man accused of sexually assaulting woman in Huntley while she slept (shawlocal.com) — An Indiana man is being held in McHenry County after prosecutors say he sexually assaulted a Huntley woman while she slept in 2022. A judge ordered him detained under the SAFE-T Act, citing danger to the community, and Huntley police were praised for their investigation.
   

• Illinois Lottery player wins $1 million ticket sold at gas station in Deerfield as Powerball increases to $1.7 billion (lakemchenryscanner.com) — A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at the Walmart in Huntley, so local players are urged to double-check their numbers from Monday’s drawing. The Illinois Lottery says the jackpot has climbed to $1.7 billion for Wednesday night, with millions already awarded statewide and proceeds supporting K-12 schools.
   

• Monday Recap: United Township 59, Geneseo 33 (ourquadcities.com) — Huntley’s boys basketball team will face United Township at noon Saturday in the long-running Chuck Dayton Classic in DeKalb. United Township comes in hot after a dominant 59–33 win over Geneseo, powered by a huge third quarter and standout performances from Octavius Hickman and Jordan Massey.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Huntley

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★ Featured events ★

    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
    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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Accurate Personnel posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Huntley. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Huntley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntley here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Best Bloody Marys in suburbs, Illinois Valley, Sauk Valley for National Bloody Mary Day Jan. 1 (shawlocal.com)

Woodstock

  • Election 2026: McHenry County voters can request mail ballots for March primary starting Wednesday (shawlocal.com)
  • Jacobs, Johnsburg score wins at Hinkle Holiday Classic: Monday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com)

McHenry

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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