Information Request
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The information you are seeking may likely already be accessible on this website and may not require you to submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
Please navigate this website using the tools on the homepage or On-line Services page. If the property for which the records are sought is located in a municipality, please contact the municipality directly for obtaining the records. A list of municipalities and other agencies can be found here: Other Links
If you would like to submit a FOIA request, please carefully read the information below. Illinois law requires public bodies to comply with or deny a FOIA request within five business days, unless the time for response is extended for an additional five business days, as allowed under the law. A request for records to be used for a commercial purpose requires a public body to respond within 21 business days.
Methods to Request Information and Public Records
Please complete the Online FOIA Request Form or you can mail, fax, email, or hand-deliver directly to the department for which the records are being sought. Click here to download a PDF Form
Please be specific in the nature of your request in order for FOIA Officers to process your request more efficiently. (Illinois law does not require you to submit on the FOIA Request Form, but the request should be in writing). *Electronic records can be requested and will be provided, as allowed under the law.
Copy Fees (Some fees are regulated by state statutes):
• First 50 pages are free (black & white, letter or legal size)
• 15 cents per page thereafter (black & white, letter or legal size)
• Actual costs of copying for color copies
FOIA OFFICERS:
Catherine Link & Amy Burke
HOURS TO INSPECT/REVIEW RECORDS:
Monday through Friday
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
ACCESS TO RECORDS:
Written request necessary.
RECORDS AVAILABLE UPON IMMEDIATE REQUEST:
Current and Pending Bids and RFP's are not available, until a formal award has been made.
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET:
Complete County Budget also available online.
FUNCTION:
Functions of the Purchasing Department are those stated within the McHnery County Purchasing Ordinanace. Click here for more information.) The Director of Purchasing also oversees the McHenry County Mail Center.
CONTACT:
Phone: 815-334-4818
Fax: 815-334-4680
Email: purchasing@co.mchenry.il.us
OFFICE HOURS:
8:00AM to 4:30PM Monday - Friday
LOCATION:
McHenry County Administration Building
667 Ware Road Suite 200
Woodstock, IL 60098
MAILING ADDRESS:
McHenry County Purchasing
2200 North Seminary Avenue Suite 200
Woodstock, IL 60098
EMPLOYEES:
Catherine Link, CPPB - Director of Purchasing and 4 full time employees.