McHenry County
Recent News About McHenry County
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McHenry County Public Health & Community Services met June 28
McHenry County Public Health & Community Services met 8:15 a.m. Thursday, June 28.
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McHenry County Public Health & Community Services met April 26
McHenry County Public Health & Community Services met 8:15 a.m. Thursday, April 26.
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McHENRY COUNTY: Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus
McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) reports that a mosquito batch collected on June 18th from a mosquito trap in Woodstock tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
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McHENRY COUNTY: Statement from Chairman Franks on June 6 Meeting With Local School Districts
County Board Chairman Jack Franks, D-Marengo, said the following about the June 6 meeting between county staff and representatives from several county school districts to discuss lowering their tax levies.
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McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness Board met June 21
McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness Board met 9 a.m. Thursday, June 21.
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McHENRY COUNTY: McHenry County Unveils New, User-Friendly Construction Website
With summer construction season here in full force, the McHenry County Division of Transportation (MCDOT) has revamped its construction website to make it easier for drivers to be in the know.
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McHENRY COUNTY: Kevin A. Sorensen Sentenced to Eighteen Years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the Offenses of Aggravated Kidnapping and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse
Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that 40-year-old Kevin Sorensen of Woodstock, Illinois, was sentenced to eighteen years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by the Honorable Judge Sharon Prather following a sentencing hearing.
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McHENRY COUNTY: Michael Bakker Sentenced to 45 Years in the Department of Corrections for First Degree Murder
Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that 49-year-old Michael Bakker of McCullom Lake was sentenced to 45 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on the charge of First Degree Murder.
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McHENRY COUNTY: Emergency Management Agency Releases New Mobile App
The McHenry County Emergency Management Agency has released a new “McHenry Aware” mobile app to help McHenry County residents become more aware of potential hazards and provide information on how to prepare through all stages of certain disasters.
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McHENRY COUNTY: Bryan Estrada Sentenced to Ten Years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for Aggravated Robbery and Aggravated Battery Offenses
Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that Bryan Estrada, age 19, was sentenced to ten years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for Aggravated Robbery, a Class 1 Felony and Aggravated Battery, a Class 3 Felony.
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McHENRY COUNTY: Health Department offers diabetes prevention class
McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is offering a no-cost Type II Diabetes Awareness and Prevention program starting in July.
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McHENRY COUNTY: 127 Participants Have Accessed Treatment Via A WAY OUT - MCHENRY COUNTY PROGRAM Since Opening on MAY 1, 2017
The McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition is proud to announce that since May 1, 2017 nearly all police department in the County have joined in the effort to combat addiction in McHenry County.
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McHENRY COUNTY: Health Department report rabid bat bat found in Wonder Lake
A bat that tested positive for rabies was recently found outside a Wonder Lake home.
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McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness Steering Council will meet June 7.
McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness Steering Council will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 7.
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McHENRY COUNTY: Health Department announces 2018 Anti-Tobacco Media Design Contest winner
World No Tobacco Day was May 31.
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McHENRY COUNTY: Protect yourself from ticks, Lyme disease
MMcHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) wants residents to take precautions against tick bites to prevent contracting the diseases they may carry, such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichiosis and Lyme disease.
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McHENRY COUNTY: Working together to prevent suicide
A suicide attempt is a clear indication that something is gravely wrong in a person’s life.
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McHenry County Public Health & Community Services Committee will meet May 31
McHenry County Public Health & Community Services Committee will meet at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, May 31.
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McHENRY COUNTY: McHenry County State's Attorney Creates Huge Tax Savings
When Patrick Kenneally took the helm of the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office in December of 2016, a primary goal was to try to bring as much outside legal work into the office as possible.