McHenry County
Recent News About McHenry County
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McHENRY COUNTY: Unveils $5,000 Emergency Grant Program for Small Businesses
McHenry County businesses with five or fewer employees are now eligible for up to $5,000 in emergency grants to help them face the challenges caused by the COVID-19 epidemic.
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McHenry County Continuum of Care Steering Council met April 16
McHenry County Continuum of Care Steering Council met Thursday, April 16.
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McHENRY COUNTY: MCDH Seeks Dissolution of Temporary Restraining Order to Protect Privacy Rights
The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH), and its Board of Health, continue to be committed to the protection of the private healthcare records of the citizens of McHenry County.
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McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals met April 9
McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, April 9.
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McHENRY COUNTY: Social Distancing Reinforced by Study
The McHenry County Department of Health is reminding families to avoid gathering in large groups and continue to physically distance from others after a new study found gatherings held before a stay at home order was in place likely led to a cluster of 16 confirmed or probable COVID-19 cases.
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29.7% unemployed in McHenry County in 2018
29.7 percent of McHenry County residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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29.2% unemployed in McHenry County in 2017
29.2 percent of McHenry County residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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McHenry county population decreases by 254 people between 2017 and 2018
McHenry county population decreased by 254 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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McHenry county population decreases by 254 people between 2017 and 2018
McHenry county population decreased by 254 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Judicial candidate McClellan has creditor hearing in bankruptcy case
Mary McClellan, former McHenry County clerk and current McHenry County Circuit Court judicial candidate, recently had her Federal "341" meeting of creditors in her bankruptcy case.
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EEOC investigation leads to probable cause finding of harassment against county clerk's office
Former McHenry County Clerk Mary McClellan's campaign for county judge may be impacted by a U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission's investigation, according to Illinois Leaks.
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McHenry County urges residents to heed governor's stay-at-home order
As COVID-19 continues to spread, the McHenry County Department of Health has issued a warning to residents to reduce their exposure to the virus.
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McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness Board met April 2
McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness Board met 9 a.m. Thursday, April 2.
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McHENRY COUNTY: County Board Chairman Jack Franks Proposes Ordinance Waiving Late Fees for Property Taxes
County Board Chairman Jack Franks will present an ordinance to the County Board to waive late fees and interest for 90 days on the first installment of this year’s property tax bills to help homeowners and businesses struggling under the financial burden of the coronavirus pandemic.
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McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals met March 26
McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, March 26.
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McHenry County reports more COVID-19 cases
McHenry County, which declared a state of emergency after its first coronavirus case earlier this month, is seeing more positive cases as the pandemic continues to spread nationwide.
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JoAnn Fabrics, Michaels, GameStop shut down by McHenry Police after claiming to be essential businesses
JoAnn Fabrics, Michaels and Game Stop stores in McHenry were forced to close after Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a stay-at-home order for Illinois on March 20, 2020.
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McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness Board met March 19
McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness Board met Thursday, March 19.
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McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals met March 19
McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, March 19.
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McHENRY COUNTY: Small Business Coronavirus Help Available on County Website
Business owners impacted by the coronavirus can find important information and request disaster assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration through the county website.