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McHenry commercial property tax rate ranks among highest in county for FY 2025

McHenry’s typical commercial property tax was 2.8% of assessed value in fiscal year 2025, placing it above the McHenry County median.


Joseph Clarke Board President at McHenry County Health Department

McHenry County Health Department reminds residents of open burning restrictions for spring cleanup

The McHenry County Department of Health has issued a spring reminder about ongoing restrictions on open burning for yard waste cleanup activities. Residents are urged to follow safety guidelines and consider alternatives like composting while remaining mindful about smoke impacts on neighbors.
Drake Floden and Liam Sullivan

Who from McHenry County area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Tuesday, April 14?

These former McHenry County area high school athletes will take part in events on Tuesday, April 14.
Tony Sanders,  State Superintendent of Education for the Illinois State Board of Education

Prairie Grove Community School District 46’s enrollment rank increases in 2024-25

Prairie Grove Community School District 46 enrolled 896 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Medicaid spending on medicine services in Marengo climbs 5.7% in 2024

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Marengo submitted $73,623 in claims for Medicine Services and Procedures, reflecting a 5.7% increase over the prior year.


AJ Putty and Katherine Svigelj

Which high school alumni from McHenry County area will play in games during the week starting Monday, April 13?

During the week beginning Monday, April 13, these former McHenry County area high school athletes will be in action.
Tony Sanders,  State Superintendent of Education for the Illinois State Board of Education

Nippersink School District 2 ranks in top half of Illinois districts by enrollment in 2024-25

Nippersink School District 2 enrolled 1,097 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Judy W. Chang, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Lowest premium gas price in McHenry County hits $4.69 for week ending Mar. 28

The cheapest per-gallon price for premium gas in McHenry County during the week ending Mar. 28 was $4.69 per gallon.