Elle Johnson Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Illinois VA facility has already booked 2,000 appointments for November

By Elle Johnson | Sep 9, 2020

Last year, 1,674 appointments were scheduled for the James A. Lovell Federal Health Care System in November, and Illinois already has over 2,000 appointments scheduled for November 2020.

McHenry uses city-owned outdoor seating to circumvent public dining restrictions

By Elle Johnson | Jul 5, 2020

McHenry restaurants were allowed to open for a form of public dining as Mayor Wayne Jett issued an executive order that goes around Gov. J.B. Pritzker's "Restore Illinois" reopening plan.

McHenry County sheriff, other officials say they won't enforce Pritzker's extended stay-at-home order

By Elle Johnson | Jun 28, 2020

McHenry County Sheriff Bill Prim said his office won't be enforcing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's extended stay-at-home orders.

Lake in the Hills Village Board extends financial relief to businesses

By Elle Johnson | Jun 14, 2020

Financial relief is available for businesses in Lake in the Hills that have been impacted by COVID-19.

Owner of drive-in theater in McHenry hopes the show can go on

By Elle Johnson | May 26, 2020

In McHenry, the owner of a drive-in movie theater is hoping to open with the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions for some businesses.

County officials claim Illinois Department of Public Health is inconsistent in COVID-19 reporting

By Elle Johnson | May 26, 2020

The Illinois Department of Public Health has created some confusion regarding the number of COVID-19 cases that are being recorded on its website, which has caused concern from the McHenry County Department of Health.