Village of Huntley, Illinois

Village of Huntley offices will be closed in honor of Labor Day on Monday, September 2. Garbage services will be delayed by one day next week. We wish you all a happy and safe Labor Day Weekend!

Stay connected with your neighbors and your community in a new way! The Village of Huntley is excited to announce that we've joined the Nextdoor app. Join us on Nextdoor today and be part of the conversation! https://loom.ly/x_ZGwgo

Have you checked out the Village's new live chat feature? Look for the new "chat with us" bubble in the lower right corner of your screen on the Village website (www.huntley.il.us) to connect with the Huntley Assistant any time you’d like. ▪️ Online chat with a real person! Staff from all departments are available and ready to help during regular business hours. ▪️ Get quick answers to frequently asked questions with our 24/7 Virtual Assistant. And, if your question requires additional assistance after hours, simply type your inquiry and we'll get back to you using your preferred contact method. Chat with you soon! *Online Chat is for non-emergency matters only. For emergencies, please call 911.

Despite our best efforts, we couldn’t convince Mother Nature to lower the temperature for tomorrow’s Concert on the Square. After discussions with The Blooze Brothers and in the best interest of all attending, we’ve made the difficult decision to reschedule tomorrow’s performance to next Tuesday, September 3rd due to the high temperatures forecasted for tomorrow. Our donation drive will also be moved to next week. Thank you for your understanding and we hope to see you on September 3rd!

We are busy planning for the Incubator Shops project! The shops, slated to open in downtown Huntley in late 2025, will provide small businesses and entrepreneurs with an opportunity to establish a physical storefront in a retail setting. The primary goal is to provide a platform that supports local business owners, artists and makers and acts as a catalyst to assist them on the path to opening a brick-and-mortar shop in Huntley while providing additional retail shopping options for residents and visitors to Huntley. To assist with the cost of establishing the incubator shops, the Village secured a Small Business Administration Grant in the amount of $974,843 via a Community Project appropriation through the US Congressional office of Representative Lauren Underwood. After reviewing various sites in the downtown area, the Village-owned property at 11879 Main Street (commonly referred to as the Hackett House) has been selected as the preferred site. The building and land at the corner of Route 47 and Main Street is visible by vehicular travelers and is also walkable to the numerous downtown amenities, including 186 parking spaces located within a short walk to the property. The proximity to downtown businesses is considered a key benefit, with the expectation that the existing businesses and restaurants will benefit from the increased foot traffic associated with the new shopping district and that the newly created shopping area will gain the attention of downtown visitors. The building is currently occupied by Naturally McHenry County, with the current lease term ending in March 2025. The Spring conclusion of the lease agreement coordinates well with the timing of the next steps of shop planning and construction. We look forward to sharing more information as it becomes available – including details on how to apply to be a shop operator. To join the e-mail list, visit: https://lnkd.in/gAAhs_Q6 * Funded in part through a Grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

Don't forget to mark your calendar for a special performance from the incredible Bella Cain! This bonus Concert on the Square performance will take place on September 10 from 7-9 PM in Town Square. Don't miss this final chance to enjoy a fantastic night of live music and community fun to end our 2024 concert series.

This Saturday is Chamber Day at the Huntley Farmers Market! Stop by to visit your favorite local businesses as well as our variety of great farmers, makers, and producers. The market takes place on Saturday from 8am-1pm in Town Square. Additional farmers market details and a complete list of vendors can be found on the Village website at: https://loom.ly/wcOmIDo

The next Village Board of Trustees Meeting is Thursday, August 22, at 7:00 p.m. at Village Hall. View the agenda here: https://loom.ly/SzR913c

August is National Water Quality Month. Stormwater runoff flowing across impermeable ground can quickly become polluted by substances it encounters. This graphic from the Clean Water Education Partnership shows 6 pollutants that stormwater often carries directly into bodies of water. You can help combat stormwater in our area by protecting against these pollutants and providing places where flowing water can be absorbed into the ground. For more information, please visit the Clean Water Education Partnership at www.nc-cleanwater.com

Start your Saturday off at the Huntley Farmers Market! We have a great variety of vendors today providing fresh produce, meats, baked goods, honey, and much more. We hope to see you soon!