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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:

  • Wisconsin inmate gets more prison time for assaulting Huntley child
  • When you can vote early at Huntley Park District this fall
  • How Huntley's volleyball and golf teams kept their strong seasons rolling

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

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 75, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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 admitting he sexually assaulted a 12-year-old Huntley girl in 2015, with the Illinois term to run after his current sentence. McHenry County prosecutors detailed how the Huntley case emerged following Wisconsin charges, and the victim's family shared emotional statements about the long-term impact on her life.
   

• McHenry County Early Voting Starts Next Week: See Locations, Hours (patch.com) — Huntley voters will be able to cast early ballots for the Nov. 3 general election at the Huntley Park District starting Oct. 19, with varying hours through Nov. 1. McHenry County is also opening multiple other early-voting sites, extending weekday hours later in October, and offering ballot drop boxes and options for residents who change their minds about voting by mail.
   

• Ainsley Wilson notches 500th kill in Burlington Central's win: Northwest Herald Thursday roundup (shawlocal.com) — Huntley athletes had a big night, with the volleyball team rallying past McHenry to stay unbeaten in Fox Valley Conference play and the boys golf squad topping Hampshire at Pinecrest. The roundup also highlights other nearby schools' results in volleyball, golf, soccer, tennis, and flag football, giving Huntley fans a quick look at how local rivals are performing.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Rep. Keicher, Sen. Syverson to Host Mobile DMV in Sycamore —IL House Read on Patch
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Overnight Shift Leader in Lake In The Hills. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Lake In The Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake in the Hills

  • 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)
  • Ness Highlights Local Food Infrastructure Funding for Kane, McHenry Counties (ilhousedems.com)

Algonquin

  • Coroner IDs Woman Killed In Crash With Police Car (patch.com)

Crystal Lake

  • Crystal Lake school bus drivers working without contract (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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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