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In today's newsletter:

  • Are Huntley schools doing enough about playground bullying reports?
  • Huntley family sees attacker get more prison time for 2015 assault
  • How Huntley High's Joey Lengle stood out at Peoria showcase

Also on today's calendar: Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A couple of showers; humid, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 73, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Huntley, Illinois: Parents Discuss Bullying Concerns After Children Report Playground Incidents (theunionstar.com) — Huntley parents are voicing concern after a first-grader twice came home from school with marks, prompting a wider Facebook discussion about bullying and playground safety. Families shared similar stories, debated how kids should respond, and urged documenting incidents and pressing school administrators for clear communication and policy enforcement, though the school has not publicly responded.
   

• Man in Wisconsin prison for crime against teen admits to sex assault of Huntley child, gets more time (shawlocal.com) — A man already imprisoned in Wisconsin has been sentenced to an additional eight years after pleading guilty in McHenry County to sexually assaulting a 12-year-old Huntley girl in 2015. He must serve both sentences consecutively, register as a sex offender for life, and could face further civil detention, while the victim's family described lasting emotional impacts in court.
   

• Peoria Summer ID: Position Player Analysis (prepbaseballreport.com) — An Illinois scouting report from a Peoria baseball showcase highlights top position players from around the state, including Huntley High's Joey Lengle, a 2027 third baseman/shortstop. Lengle is praised for his compact, powerful left-handed swing, strong infield arm, and quick 60-yard dash time, marking him as a notable prospect for Huntley baseball fans to watch.
   

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💬 Chatter

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    This poor girl seems to have lost her mate. As you may know, sandhill cranes mate for life. The two of them have been regular visitors to our yard… (Nextdoor Sun City Huntley East)
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🗞 Nearby News

Lake in the Hills

  • LOT 1 Windhill Ln, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156 (zillow.com)
  • Police say e-bike believed to have run red light before being hit by truck, leaving 22-year-old critically injured in McHenry (lakemchenryscanner.com)

St. Charles

  • Lou Malnati's St. Charles Opening Targeted For Late October (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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