McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has partnered with several businesses and community organizations to collect and recycle electronic waste and other recyclable materials at no cost to residents.  Residents can drop off items on Saturday, May 19, from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, at McHenry County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.  This recycling event was made possible by AMS Store and Shred, Battery Solutions, Ken Santowski with Chicago Logistics Service, Chicago Textile R...

  Please join us at the McHenry County Mental Health Board 620 Dakota Street Crystal Lake, IL 60012 815.455.2828   MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012   for our   OPEN HOUSE   3:00-6:00 Tour the facility, meet our staff, enjoy refreshments and browse the behavioral health information fair in the Community Resource Center     BOARD MEETING   5:00-6:00     ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING   6:00-9:00 Join us for presentations followed by tabletop discussion groups based on our 3 year plan in the are...

  Please join the McHenry County Department of Planning and Development on Thursday, May 31st to learn about the Draft McHenry County Green Infrastructure Plan and provide the county with your feedback.  This event will be held between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm at the McHenry County Administration Building (667 Ware Road in Woodstock).  Because of its open house format, attendees may arrive at any time to learn about the plan, green infrastructure concepts, and how these concepts promote the county...

  The Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) division of the McHenry County Emergency Management Agency will be participating in Field Day on Saturday, June 23rd from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 24th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  The Field Day station will be located in the front of the McHenry County Government Center at 2200 N. Seminary Ave in Woodstock, IL.  The public will have a unique opportunity to operate official Field Day stations and learn firsthand what Ham rad...

    On Wednesday, April 18, the County held a dedication for the Treasurer’s Office building in recognition of obtaining an Energy Star label designation.  Energy Star is a voluntary government and industry partnership that makes it easy for businesses and consumers to save money and protect the environment.  The Treasurer’s Office building is the first McHenry County building to achieve an Energy star rating, achieving a rating of 84 out of 100.  To achieve an Energy Star rating, a buildin...

    The McHenry County Division of Transportation will host a Construction Information Meeting on Thursday May 3, 2012 at 7:00 PM.  The meeting will be held at the Algonquin Township Office which is located at 3702 US Route 14, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014.  All interested parties are welcome to attend.  The Construction Information Meeting will outline the project in detail and inform local residents and business owners of the construction schedule, plans, and how they can stay informed du...

  The Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Bridges and Structures Local Unit (IDOT BBS) has recently inspected and analyzed various bridges in McHenry County.  Inspections are accomplished on a routine basis and intermittently on all County Highway bridges throughout McHenry County.  IDOT sets the inspection interval. The McHenry County Division of Transportation (MCDOT) is responsible for overseeing these inspections and reporting them to the IDOT.  The following bridges will have...