Huntley Residents Get Chance to be Part of History

Widening Route 47 was a momentous project for Huntley that was years in the making. And the village is marking completion of Route 47 with a historic ribbon cutting this week.

Village officials and business leaders will be on hand for the ribbon cutting scheduled for Tuesday, July 17 at Deicke Park, 11419 S. Route 47. The public is invited to attend and be part of history.

This week is also Huntley Days where participating businesses will offer deals in celebration of the project and the village.

Here is the schedule of events for the celebration and Huntley Days:

Ribbon Cutting Celebration

5:30 p.m.

Deicke Park, 11419 S. Route 47

Village officials ask residents arrive at Deicke Park at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony starts at 6 p.m. followed by light refreshments at the park.

Huntley Park District's Concert in the Park

BritBeat — Beatles Tribute Band

7 p.m.

Stick around after the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a great night of community fun. Take a trip back to 1964 and enjoy Brit Beat's tribute to the Beatles at Deicke Park. Pack a picnic and bring your blanket or lawn chairs and stay for this free concert sponsored by American Community Bank & Trust. The rain location is at Cosman Theater in the REC Center.

Huntley Days

July 15 through July 21

Huntley businesses will be having specials to celebrate "Huntley Days" the entire week of the ribbon-cutting celebration and the Huntley community will reap the benefits. Visit the chamber and village websites often in the days leading up to the event as the list of specials surely will continue to grow.