Next concert Tuesday, July 12th

at Deicke Park, 7 pm - 8:30 pm

Cowboy Jukebox

These fun  for the whole family concerts are provided as a joint effort of the Village of Huntley and the Huntley Park District. All concerts are from 7:00-8:30 pm either at Deicke Park or at the Town Square but come early and enjoy a picnic and the special events held in conjunction with the concerts!  Bring your lawn chairs, family, friends & neighbors

July 12th - Deicke Park - Cowboy Jukebox

July 26th - Town Square / Coral Street - Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band

August 9th - Deicke Park - Horizon Navy Band

In case of rain - Cosman Theater is reserved for all concert dates  

Information on all Village-sponsored events may be found at:  www.huntley.il.us

New Veterans Memorial Dedicated 

On July 2nd, over 500 Huntley area residents gathered to honor local veterans and to participate in the dedication ceremony for the new Veterans Memorial in the Town Square. The dedication ceremony included a flag raising for each branch of the military, recognition of local Gold Star fallen heroes, and a moving speech by Major Leonard Williams of the US Army National Guard. The Veterans Memorial is a 25 foot curved black granite monument honoring the six branches of military service, and a round Gold Star monument honoring those who lost their lives while serving our country. Granite benches are also placed at the memorial to commemorate Purple Heart recipients and Prisoners of War / Missing in Action.  

The new monument includes an etching of a QR scan code which will allow residents to easily find the website   

	QR Scan Code

where they can add names of local veterans (and service info) to a virtual monument. The online listing will be continually updated to include new veterans making it a perpetual monument for the community. Nearly 900 names have already been collected, along with branch, rank and service years. 

The inspiration for the project began in 2014 as a true grass roots effort by a handful of passionate Huntley residents who had the desire to create a physical memorial in Huntley that would commemorate those who served in the military. The group took their idea and formed the Huntley Area Veterans Foundation to raise funds for the project. The Foundation raised $125,000 by selling commemorative brick pavers and t-shirts, and by garnering many generous donations from residents and businesses.

Centegra Hospital Huntley Readies for August 9th Opening

The much anticipated date is set and the community is ready to celebrate the opening of the 360,000 square-foot, 128-bed, Centegra Hospital Huntley. Centegra officials have announced the hospital will open and be fully operational at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, August 9th. The new Centegra facility offers state-of-the-art technology and a bright and airy architectural design. More than 800 construction jobs were created to build the hospital having a total economic impact of $152 million on area communities. Centegra Health System expects to eventually employ about 1,000 associates at Centegra Hospital-Huntley. 

Centegra employees have been busy getting ready for the opening, utilizing many opportunities to showcase the hospital to the public. Centegra doctors and nurses are on hand to interact with the public at all of the preview events. 

• A Community Open House was held on July 7th, offering self guided tours of the lobby and the Emergency Department where residents could get a sneak preview of the innovative design of the facility. 
• Centegra's annual Family Health Fest, scheduled for July 16th, offers tours of the first floor and many fun kid-friendly events (rock climbing wall, teddy bear clinic, and more) held in the parking lot. Register for Health Fest.
• Families who are expecting babies or planning pregnancies are invited to tour the hospital's Family Birth Center from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 27. Parents can meet representatives from Centegra's OB team as well as team members from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, which will provide 24/7 inpatient pediatrics care at the new hospital. To register, visit centegra.org/obtour. 
• In Mid-July, Centegra will be mailing a special edition magazine that will give community members a look inside Centegra Hospital-Huntley.

Bike Huntley & Picnic in the Park - July 31st