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🌱 Patch AM: New Huntley strip center sale signals growing retail and investor interest

Also, don't miss Firearms & Ammo Auction on the Huntley Patch calendar

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Good morning Huntley! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • New Huntley strip center sale signals growing retail and investor interest
  • Can Huntley stay perfect and protect its Fox Valley Conference lead?
  • Meet the vintage Vagabond calling Huntley's Landings airfield home

Also on today's calendar: Firearms & Ammo Auction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds, then sun; less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 48.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Quantum Real Estate Advisors Brokers Sale of New Construction Strip Center in Huntley (connectcre.com) — A new 6,375-square-foot retail strip center at 12860 IL‑47 in Huntley has sold for $2.8 million, underscoring strong investor interest in the village's growing commercial corridor. Tenants already include Jimmy John's and JC Licht, and brokers say Huntley's surge in new homes and retail development is driving demand for quality shopping centers like this one.
   

• McHenry County Week 7 IHSA football previews for 2026 (shawlocal.com) — Huntley High's undefeated Red Raiders head into Week 7 atop the Fox Valley Conference after a dominant 47‑6 homecoming win over Jacobs in Huntley. Local fans can catch them Friday night at Prairie Ridge, along with several other McHenry County matchups that will shape playoff hopes and conference races.
   

• A Veritable Roll Call of Aviation Rarity (generalaviationnews.com) — Vintage aviation buffs from around the Midwest gathered at the private Grassroots Fly‑In in Brodhead, Wisconsin, where more than 200 rare aircraft took to the sky. One 1948 Piper Vagabond is based at Landings Condominium in Huntley, giving local pilots a direct connection to this nostalgic annual event celebrating classic airplanes and hands‑on restoration.
   

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  • Burlington Central boys golf wins back-to-back regional titles: Wednesday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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