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Huntley, Illinois Huntley is a rapidly-growing village in McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois. In 2008, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the village's population to be 22,923. As of the 2000 Census, the village had a mere 5,730 people, meaning the village's population has more than tripled in eight years. Huntley has adopted a very aggressive development strategy that would fit more into place in the Sunbelt rather than in an outer suburb of Chicago. Currently, the village has 11.75 sq mi (30.4 km2).Huntley is best known for its Prime Outlets mall and Sun City retirement community, the largest in the Midwest. The old part of Huntley is also known for its public square which features a gazebo, as well as a full brick-paved street (Woodstock St.) and 50s-style diner, The Huntley Dairy Mart. The village's slogan is 'The Friendly Village with Country Charm.' History McHenry County was established in 1837, and in 1838 the first settlers, mostly from New England, came to Grafton Township. One of these families, Prescott and Lucy Geer Whittemore, of Grafton, New Hampshire, settled west of the future town. Thomas Stillwell and Eliza Fox Huntley and children, Charles, Harriet, and William arrived in 1846. The Huntleys acquired land north of the future village and later expanded their holdings to the south.The Chicago and Galena Railroad constructed a railroad in 1851, which reached as far northwest as Huntley’s Grove. The railroad owners hosted an excursion trip on September 5, 1851, which marked the maiden voyage, to Huntley’s Station, and that was the beginning of Huntley (the “Grove” and “Station” words were later dropped). The Chicago Tribune article that described the 1851 excursion trip stated that there were a few frame houses near the railroad and Mr. Huntley soon built a general store there as well.Procurement of land was based on government grants. Louise Kreutzer, a Huntley native, tells of land regularly changing hands due to settlers’ inability to make mortgage payments and wealthy landowners being quick to foreclose. Despite early hardships, the village grew slowly and steadily. Stewart Cummings was the first postmaster in 1851 and when the village was incorporated in 1872, John S. Cummings, a Civil War veteran became the first mayor.The Chicago and Galena Railroad became the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, and later, Union Pacific Railroad, and served the community for over 150 years, though passenger service was eliminated in about 1950. The railroad was critical to the economic development of Huntley because it provided the means of sending agriculture products to the Chicago market and led to Huntley’s preeminence as a dairy center. In addition to shipping dairy products directly to Chicago, milk producers sold milk to local factories, which processed condensed milk, butter and cheese. There is a strong possibility that passenger train service will be reinstated in the future.The town center was a thriving locale with a variety of retail and service businesses. In 1906, the Elgin and Belvidere Electric Railroad constructed a system linking the two larger cities with all the communities between and provided hourly passenger service in each direction. When more roads were paved and automobiles became prevalent, the use of the electric railroad diminished, and it closed in 1930.When Huntley was platted in 1853, land was set aside in the center of town for a town park. Maps as early as 1872 show the area as open space. A wooden pump stood in the center of the park serving as a water supply for both horses and firefighting. With Huntley’s development as a dairy center, horses were tied to the hitching rail surrounding the park every morning while farmers visited stores after delivering their milk cans at the railroad or factory. On milk contract signing days, the four sides of the park were thickly clustered with horses and wagons. The park was and is an object of pride to the residents. A band shell stood near the center of the park where the brass band performed patriotic music before some of the members marched off to the Civil War. After WWI, Andrew Schmitt, a stonemason, was commissioned by the Huntley Women’s Club to set a stone as a memorial for those who served in the war. He also set a small cannon on a rock base as a memorial. A new gazebo replaced the band shell in the 1990s and is surrounded by trees and shrubs and beautiful flowerbeds. A memorial brick sidewalk marking Huntley’s Sesquicentennial surrounds the gazebo, where a time capsule marking the event is buried. The square was named James Dhamer Park in memory of the 14-year mayor after his death in 1999. Geography Huntley is located at 42°09′42″N 88°26′03″W / 42.1615479°N 88.4342740°W / 42.1615479; -88.4342740 (42.1615479, -88.4342740).According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 11.75 sq mi (30.4 km2), of which, 11.72 sq mi (30.4 km2) of it is land and 0.03 sq mi (0.078 km2) of it (0.26%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 5,730 people, 2,324 households, and 1,756 families residing in the village. The population density was 489.1 inhabitants per square mile (188.8 /km2). There were 2,501 housing units at an average density of 213.5 per square mile (82.4 /km2). The racial makeup of the village was 94.94% White, 0.44% African American, 0.17% Native American, 2.13% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.26% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. 4.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 2,324 households out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.85.In the village, the population was spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.The median income for a household in the village was $60,456, and the median income for a family was $65,433. Males had a median income of $44,524 versus $30,363 for females. The per capita income for the village was $27,451. 2.8% of the population and 1.9% of families were below the poverty line. 2.2% of those under the age of 18 and 1.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Government Huntley is governed as a Village with an elected Village President and a six member Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees serves as the legislative branch and is responsible for adopting ordinances and having the final word on all legislative issues in the Village. Trustees serve the Village as a whole, and are elected to four-year staggered terms. Currently, the Village President is Chuck Sass. The trustees currently serving the Village are John Piwko, Paul Mercer, Pam Fender, Harry Leopold, Niko Kanakaris, and Jay Kadakia.The day-to-day operations of the Village are operated by a number of departments, and is headed by the Village Manager. These departments handle resident concerns, execute and enforce the legislation passed by the Board of Trustees, and maintains order in fulfilling the daily operations of the Village. The four main departments in the Village are Administration/Finance, Development Services, Public Works, and the Police Department. The Village Manager is David Johnson. The Senior assistant to the Village Manager is Lisa Armour. Other important staff include, Director of Administration Jennifer Chernak, Village Clerk Rita McMahon, Chief of Police John Perkins, Public Works Director Jim Schwartz and Village Attorney Mike Coppedge. Municipal Complex The Village of Huntley, in mid-2006, recently completed a new Municipal Complex to serve the needs of the growing Village, as the former Village Hall in the center of town on Coral Street had become too cramped, out-dated, and disconnected from other Village buildings. A large building, the new Municipal Complex houses all functions of the Village including the Village Hall, Police Department, Public Works, and Board Room. The complex was designed with the growth of the community in mind, as it is able to serve the village up to a population of 50,000. Considerable surrounding land exists for future expansion. It is located at 10987 Main Street in Huntley, near the intersection with Ruth Road, across from the library, and just a half-mile due east of downtown Huntley.The Village was able to finance the construction of the building without increasing the taxes of citizens or seeking a referendum. Much of the construction was financed by collecting already-set-in-place utility taxes over the years and wise saving. Huntley Police Department The Village is served by the 25-member Huntley Police Department, which is responsible for ensuring the safety of people in the Village and upholding and enforcing the laws of the community. The police department has five sergeants, sixteen officers, two records clerks, and one administrative assistant, all under the direction of Police Chief John Perkins. Operations are run out of the new municipal complex at 10911 Main Street.The police department handled over 8,000 calls for service in the year 2005, a number which continues to grow at a rate of 1,000 additional calls each year. As a result, the police department continues to plan for the future as the village's population grows.The Police Department has built a solid partnership with the community and hosts a number of programs throughout the year which enhance the bond between citizens and the police department including National Night Out, Bike Rodeos, Safety Camp, Operation Traffic Watch, Walk and Talk, D.A.R.E. and the School Resource Officer, Project Childsafe, Bicycle Patrol, and crime prevention programs such as Neighborhood Watch. Huntley Fire Protection District The Huntley Fire Protection District is a separate taxing body which handles fire protection and emergency rescue service for the Village of Huntley and surrounding communities including western portions of Lake in the Hills and Algonquin, surrounding unincorporated communities, and a 9-mile (14 km) stretch of Interstate 90. The district is 55 square miles (140 km2) and contains 35,000 people, with a district population of 60,000 residents expected by 2010.The Huntley Fire Protection District currently has 40 full-time firefighters/paramedics, as well as 30 part-time firefighters/paramedics. The Department is staffed by a Chief, Deputy Chief, Fire Marshal, Director of Training, three Captains, and nine Lieutenants. The entire department is under the direction of a 5-member elected Board of Trustees.There are three stations serving the fire district: the headquarters on Coral Street in downtown Huntley, Station #2 on Reed Road in the far northeast part of the Village (near Lake in the Hills), and Station #3 on Regency Parkway in the southwest part of the Village, in close proximity to Del Webb's Sun City Huntley. A fourth station is planned for Square Barn Road in southwestern Algonquin. Consolidated School District 158 The village is served entirely by Consolidated School District 158. Originally headquartered in Huntley, the administration offices have since moved to a new campus in Algonquin.The village used to be entirely served by an elementary school and a high school located in town, but the growing district has since discontinued use of those buildings, and has since built five elementary schools, two middle schools, and a high school on three different campuses districtwide.Only one campus is within village limits. The Harmony Road Campus in the western part of the village contains Huntley High School and Leggee Elementary School. The other two campuses, which serve parts of Huntley are located in nearby Algonquin and Lake in the Hills. Huntley Area Public Library The Huntley Area Public Library district serves all of Huntley as well as portions of Lake in the Hills and Algonquin. The library used to be housed in a very small 1,000 or 2,000 sq ft (190 m2) building at Algonquin Road and Church Street. As the area's population exploded in the 1990s and 2000s, new facilities were needed.In 1999, the former building was closed and a new 15,000 sq ft (1,400 m2) building constructed on Ruth Road, just north of East Main Street. The building was architecturally designed with both the rural character and fast-paced growth of the community in mind, as it features country-style architecture, yet is designed so that additions to the building can be made. Since then, the library has doubled the amount of its materials and services several times over, to serve the needs of the growing community.Over 23,000 patrons within the Huntley Area Public Library District have library cards. Circulation figures for the district are currently over 468,000+ per year and the library's collection exceeds 100,000 pieces. This rapid growth rate and the need for more materials and space for programs has forced the district to start looking at plans to expand the current building. The library district has tried once unsuccessfully to get a referendum passed in 2005 to expand the building and its services. In September 2006, the library underwent a remodeling project to reorganize the collection, which resulted in the loss of the library's public meeting and program room. The library is currently holding programs outside of the library. The library board voted not to try for a referendum in 2007. The Friends of the Huntley Area Public Library have set up a fund through the McHenry County Foundation to help raise money for the library expansion. In February 2008 the board announced that it would add a Referendum question to the November 2008 ballot. The 2008 Referendum also failed and the library is currently looking for other ways to expand. McHenry County College The district's community college needs are served by McHenry County College, located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, about a 15 to 20 minute drive away. Huntley Park District Most village recreational services are under authority of the Huntley Park District, which serves Huntley and portions of neighboring communities.The heart of the Park District isDeicke Parklocated just southwest of downtown Huntley, on the west side of Route 47, and south of Main St. This is the village's largest park and one of the larger parks in the local region. Various community events are held here. It features multiple ballfields, picnic shelters, a large slide, playground equipment, basketball and tennis courts, park district offices, and the following major additions adjacent to it:aCommunity Recreational Centerhoused in the renovated former high school building. It features a large gymnasium, a fitness center, a mess hall, classrooms for workshops and programming, and theCosman Cultural Arts Center, an auditorium/theater attached to the building. Betsey Warrington Park, an extension of the park area when the park district acquired a narrow piece of farmland off of W. Main St. Much of the original farmstead remains intact and remains for historical and recreational use. Stingray Bay Aquatic Center, the park district's pool which features a zero depth entrance, water slides, water features, a snack bar, a patio, and locker rooms. Ol' Timer's Park, a medium-sized park featuring ballfields and playground equipment, located just off Church St. and near Douglas Ave. in downtown Huntley Jim Dhamer Square, the village's town square which features a small gazebo and garden in the heart of the community, re-named for the late Village President. Pinecrest Golf Course, a golf course and country club off Algonquin Rd. acquired by the park district in the early 00s. Marvin A. Weiss Park, a medium-sized park located in the Southwind neighborhood, featuring ballfields, playground equipment, and picnic shelters. Kiley Park, a smaller park located in Wing Pointe, featuring ballfields, playground equipment, and picnic shelters Tures Park, a smaller park located in the Heritage neighborhood, featuring ballfields, playground equipment, and picnic shelters Other recreational areas Non-park district related recreational facilities include:Whisper Creek Country Club, a semi-private golf course located withinDel Webb's Sun City. There are also many other recreational opportunities, including all the offerings of thePrairie Lodge, which features a pool, a large lobby and gathering area, the Drendel Ballroom, workshop and programming rooms,exercise equipment, graceful outdoor fountains and lush landscaping, and an on-site restaurant. Numerous public areas, marshes, ponds, and open grassy areaswithin the many subdivisions and neighborhoods of Huntley Neighborhoods Huntley used to be a small town, yet has sprawled out in recent years and gained many new subdivisions. However, there are also distinct neighborhoods built before then which form the core of the old part of Huntley. Both subdivisions and neighborhoods are listed below:Del Webb's Sun City, a master-planned community of 6,000 homes for active adults over age 55. Includes two community recreation centers, an 18 hole golf course, numerous recreational areas and facilities, and several neighborhoods and varying housing styles within. Located southwest of downtown Huntley, and having major frontage along I-90 and Route 47. The Kishwaukee River runs through here, and was actually rerouted in parts. A water tower is in the northern part of the development along Main St. Talamore, a master-planned community of 2,000 homes by multiple developers under construction on Huntley's far northside, located in the isthmus west of Route 47 and east of Union Rd. Plans are for nearby retail and a large sports complex within. Lion's Chase, a neighborhood of about 200 homes located on the western edge of town, south of W. Main St. and north of Del Webb's Sun City. Covington Lakes, an upper middle class neighborhood of about 500 single-family and townhomes in the northern part of Huntley, northeast of the intersection of Route 47 and Reed Road. Features commercial properties along Route 47 and several lakes within. Northbridge, an upper middle class neighborhood of about 350 homes in the $250–410K range, located east of town, north of Algonquin Rd., south of Reed Rd., and east of Pinecrest golf course. IncludesFaith Community Church. Southwind, a middle class neighborhood of about 700 homes in the easternmost portions of Huntley along Reed and Haligus Roads, and constructed in various phases from about 1997-2003. This subdivision includes a large pond. Largely single family homes, but has an enclave of townhomes as well. Includes one of three Huntley fire stations and a water tower. Huntley Meadows, is a younger middle-class neighborhood of about 200 homes on Huntley's northeast side, south of Algonquin Rd. and east of Haligus Rd. Surrounded by Tom's Farm, a popular vegetable market and close to several new churches. Georgian Place, a middle class neighborhood of about 350 homes due east of the old town of Huntley. Located south of Algonquin Rd., east of Ruth Rd., west of Haligus Rd., and north of E. Main St. Features a wetland preserve. Abuts the library and municipal center. Heritage/Cider Grove, a middle class neighborhood of about 600 homes on Huntley's southeast side famous for its colonial design and barn entrance. Located south of E. Main St., north of Huntley Rd., and east of Haligus Rd. Wing Pointe, a middle class neighborhood of about 600 single family homes and townhomes on Huntley's southeast side. Located south of Huntley Rd., and north of Kreutzer Rd. Abuts the massive St. Mary's Catholic Church and a water tower. Oak Crest Estates, a very small and exclusive neighborhood of upper middle class homes on Huntley's far west side along the extension of Algonquin Rd. and along the railroad tracks. Huntley Highlands, a very small neighborhood east of Dean St. and abutting the southern edges of the downtown area near Dean Foods and the St. Mary's Cemetery, featuring a mix of ranches and two-stories. WoodCreek: a neighborhood of a variety of home styles and including Huntley's largest apartment complex,Woodcreek Apartments. North Church Street, an older neighborhood located just north of town between Algonquin and Reed Roads, east of Route 47, featuring predominantly ranch homes and a couple apartment buildings. Abuts the Huntley Center shopping center and the village's first water tower. West Main Street, an older neighborhood with a mix of housing styles. Includes predominantly ranch homes on Janice, Bonnie Brae, Sunset, and Lincoln Streets, with old two-story Victorian homes on Main Street. This was in the vicinity of the former Huntley School Campus until recently, when the elementary school was torn down and the old high school turned into a recreation center. Douglas Avenue, a neighborhood just northeast of town with a mix of housing styles, including ranches, two-stories, townhomes, and a few apartments. Abuts Ol' Timers Park. Town, the heart of Huntley and featuring the oldest of homes, mainly country and Victorian styles dating back 100 years. Includes Church, Woodstock, Grove, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Myrtle, Mill, and Dean Streets. Also includes shops, the square, the post office, the American Legion hall, the old fire department, and Trinity Lutheran and First Congregational Churches. Shopping The village has a pretty sizable and growing retail base. Some of the shopping centers include:Huntley Prime Outlet Mall, an outlet mall located at north of I-90, east of Route 47, and south of Freeman Rd. Built in 1994 and under the original name 'Huntley Factory Shops', it contains primarily brand name clothes and home accessory stores. There are about 50 stores total. An outdoor mall, the mall features lush landscaping, brick walkways, and over-hangs that shield shoppers from the elements. There is also an indoor food court serving as the centerpiece, with a fountain in front and a children's playground in the rear. The mall soon fell out of favor starting around 1999 and continuing into 2004. However, with a rapidly growing residential base to serve and a massive makeover featuring the latest and hottest brands, the mall appears to be back on stable ground again. Huntley Automall, located in front of Prime Outlets with good Route 47 frontage, it features the dealers Tom PeckFordand HuntleyChevrolet. Huntley Village Greenis a shopping center on the east side of Route 47, just north of Prime Outlets and across the street from Del Webb's Sun City. This shopping center's centerpiece is regional grocerJewel Osco. Current outlots include a combinedMobilgas station andCulver'srestaurant, as well as a branch of Mid America Bank. A recent addition in 2005 added gift storeHallmark, as well as other shops including Four Seasons Dry Cleaners, Liberty Tax Service, Huntley Realty, World Savings Bank,Supercuts, andSubway. The shopping center is still under development and future phases will include big box retailers, and other shops and restaurants. ATaco Bellhas recently been opened. Huntley Grove, a power center under construction on the east side of Route 47 between Kreutzer Road and Powers Road. AWal-Mart Supercenteris slated to open in April 2009 and several smaller shops will also be part of the development.The Home Depotwill also be constructing a store in this area. Regency Square Shopping Centeris an element of a mixed use business park that will bring more retail to the village. It is located at the southwest corner of Route 47 and Kreutzer Rd. Currently, retailers in the center include7-Eleven/Citgo,Walgreens,Chase Bank, Citizen's Bank,Century 21 Real Estate, Studio C Hair Salon,Domino's Pizza(the company's 8000th location),Baskin-Robbins/Dunkin' Donuts, Papa Saverio's Pizza, Vicaro's Deli, andHair Cuttery. Huntley TowersandHuntley Plazaare two small strip centers located on the east side of Route 47, south of Algonquin Rd. and north of Main St. These plazas include the following businesses: Subway, Alvaro's Tacos & Pizza, Goodfella's Beef, Beardsley's Barber Shop, Honey Fluff Donuts, Rosati's Pizza, China Palace, Cleaners, a coffee shop, andRE/MAX. Stand-alone businesses along Route 47includeMcDonald's, Papa G's, Dairy Mart,Harris Bank, Pet Vet, Randy's Cycle, Tobacco Hut, Hoppy's Barber Shop, Huntley Banking Center, Huntley Motor Werks, Huntley Collision Center, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Ventura Associates,H&R Block,Mobil,Speedway SuperAmerica, and Sammy's Restaurant and Bar at the corner of Rt 47 and Main Street. Huntley Centeris one of the village's oldest shopping centers. Located east of Route 47, north of Algonquin Rd., and south of Reed Rd., it features Wisted's Market, Del Toro's Tex Mex Grill, McHenry Savings Bank, Videos 'n' More,Ace Hardware, Huntley Floral, Huntley Travel, Tyler Press, Huntley 47 Cleaners, Bowl-Hi Lanes. Covington Lakes Centeris a neighborhood convenience center along the northern reaches of Route 47, north of Reed Rd. and adjacent to the Covington Lakes neighborhood. It includes Armanetti's Wine & Liquors, Java Delites(closed), and Great Clips. There is also The Learning Tree children's day care center nearby. In Townshops, those located in the heart of Huntley in its original central business district in old buildings along Main St. and Woodstock St. include Hairdoo's hair salon, Luigi's Pizza,Allstate Insurance, Fleck photo studio, The Village Inn, Strode's Colonial Furniture, Parkside Pub, and Offie's Tap. Economy The village is a haven for industrial businesses, as it is located along the high truck-traffic corridors of Illinois Route 47 and I-90, as well as having low taxes, wide open spaces, equal proximity to Chicago, Rockford, and Wisconsin, and being along a branch of the Chicago & Northwest rail line. Industrial areas and large businesses include:Weber Grillfactory located east of Route 47, near the Huntley Village Green shopping center on the village's southside. Duo-Fast, a fasteners company located west of Route 47, north of I-90, and south of Jim Dhamer Dr. Closed as of early 2002 Allied Asphalt Paving Company, located on Kreutzer Rd., just east of Route 47. Dean Foods, a dairy processing and distribution center located in the heart of the village, just south of downtown and at the intersection of Mill St. and Dean St., along the railroad. Catty Corp, a wrapping and packaging company located at Mill St. and Church St., north of the Dean plant and immediately south of downtown. Closed as of early 2007. FSandMarlowe Feed, agribusinesses in the center of town no longer in full operation Union Special, a machine company that specializes in industrial sewing equipment. The business park featuring about 8-10 industrial buildings south of Kiley Rd. and north of East Main St., west of Ruth Rd., as well as nearby businesses along Huntley-Dundee Rd. The business park north of Kreutzer Rd., centered on the railroad and along the horseshoe-shaped Smith Rd. Huntley Collision Center, incorporated in 1996, the oldest collision facility in Huntley; located at the corner of Main St. & Rt 47. Transportation The village is located along the 'Golden Corridor' ofInterstate 90/TheNorthwest Tollway. It has direct access to I-90 via an interchange at Illinois Route 47. Illinois Route 47serves as the chief north-south artery in Huntley. Handling over 20,000 vehicles a day, the road is often choked with traffic on the 1-mile (1.6 km) stretch between Main St. and Algonquin Rd. Algonquin Rd. and Main St./Huntley Rd. act as the village's primary east-west routes. Other important streets in the village include Ruth Rd., Reed Rd., Kreutzer Rd., Haligus Rd., Del Webb Blvd., and Church St. The village is also located along a branch of theChicago & Northwestern Railroad, and thus many of the village's industries are near the railroad for convenient access toElgin, Rockford, Chicago, and essentially the rest of the world.Metrahas long-term plans to eventually establish a commuter rail station in Huntley, which would be a new terminus on theMilwaukee District/West Line, which currently terminates at Big Timber Road in Elgin. The station would likely be placed on Kreutzer Rd., on the village's southern end. Plans also indicate that a 2nd station could be placed on Coyne Station Rd., just northwest of current village limits. Festivals/Traditions Huntley Home & Business Expo, sponsored by theHuntley Chamber of Commerceand other organizations which showcases local businesses and services of all kinds and gives residents and businesses an opportunity for positive interaction. Held in late February. Huntley High School Fine Arts Festival, decade long tradition which showcases student artwork as well as musical and dramatic performances. Held in late April. Memorial Day:parade through downtown Huntley, where various groups come together and honor veterans who died in wars, and culminating with an honor at the Huntley Cemetery. Huntley Town Picnic:running for almost 15 years, held in Deicke Park in late June. Fourth of July:fireworks celebration, held at varying locations in recent years. Huntley High School Homecoming:parade, held in varying locations over the years, culminating with the Friday football game. Usually in September or October. Turkey Testicle Festival: held the day before Thanksgiving at Parkside Pub, usually spreading into the streets of downtown Huntley. Summerfest: originated in 2001 for village's sesquicentennial celebration, but has been canceled in recent years. Held by Jaycees group. Fall Fest: originated in 2006 and held in September. The Fall Fest is hosted by a volunteer committee under the Huntley Park Foundation. Pancake Breakfasts: held in American Legion hall, hosted by theBoy Scouts Rummage Sales: occurring all the time at the village's downtown churches, Trinity Lutheran and First Congregational Local newspapers Northwest Herald- daily newspaper based in Crystal Lake which serves the greater McHenry County area. Northwest Herald MyHometown- Northwest Herald's Huntley MyHometown homepage. Daily Herald- daily newspaper based in Arlington Heights; serves cities in five counties incl. McHenry & Kane Huntley Farmside- weekly newspaper edited in St. Charles (Kane Co.) , published in Downers Grove. Huntley Journal- weekly Huntley newspaper. Churches The village has been served for many years, by three churches all located in downtown:First Congregational Church, located at Main St. and Church St. Trinity Lutheran Church, located on Church St. St. Mary Catholic Church, originally located on Woodstock St. As the village has grown, St. Mary's has since moved into a much larger church building built on Huntley-Dundee Rd. on the village's southeast side. The old church building is still occasionally used for special occasions. As the Village has grown in the 1990s and 2000s, additional churches have sprouted. They include:Morning Star Church and World Outreach Center, on Powers Road (near the Del Webb community) since 1994. Faith Community Church, at Algonquin Rd. and Haligus Rd. Springbrook Community Church, on Algonquin Rd. across from Tom's Farm. Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, which meets at 10805 Main Street Huntley, IL 60142Westlake Community Church, which meets at Huntley High School Lighthouse Fellowship Church