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A message from the Chairman...
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Ken Koehler County Board Chairman |
Dear McHenry County Resident:
The McHenry County Board is pleased to announce that it has appointed Ms. Leslie Schermerhorn to fill the position of Regional Superintendent of Schools.
A native of McHenry County, Ms. Schermerhorn is a graduate of Marian Central Catholic High School and is a resident of Bull Valley. Ms. Schermerhorn is the current assistant principal at LaSalle Language Academy in Chicago and has 13 years experience working in the educational system. Ms. Schermerhorn will be responsible for overseeing the McHenry County Regional Office of Education (ROE), which performs duties such as renewing teaching certificates, inspecting schools before they open and auditing school districts.
The appointment of Ms. Schermerhorn ends a nearly year-long search to fill the position in which McHenry County owes a special thank you to the Lake County Regional Office of Education and their Regional Superintendent of Schools Roycealee Wood. The Lake County ROE has graciously been assisting the county in fulfilling the state-mandated duties throughout the search process.
I know all McHenry County residents will want to join me in wishing Ms. Schermerhorn the best of luck in her new position. Ms. Schermerhorn will begin her new role as the Regional Superintendent on May 1, 2012.
Sincerely,
Kenneth D. Koehler
County Board Chairman |
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County Department Spotlight:
McHenry County Recorder's Office
The mission of the McHenry County Recorder's Office is record, maintain and to retrieve all real estate records, documents and plats of subdivision in McHenry County, while providing an efficient office while providing the public courteous, fast and correct information on any of the 2.8 million documents recorded. Click here to learn more about the McHenry County Recorder's Office. |
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Severe Weather Preparation
The McHenry County Emergency Management Agency reminds residents to prepare for severe weather.
Power Outages
If you lose power to your home you should always call ComEd at 1-800-EDISON1 (1-800-334-7661) to report the outage. Reporting your outage ensures that ComEd has the most up to date information for restoring power to your area.
Generators and Generator Safety
Do you and your family have a plan for power outages? Have you thought about what you will do if you lose power for three days? How about for a week? Have you considered purchasing a portable generator to be able to provide for your family's basic needs? When the power is out a portable generator would allow you to operate a few lights in the dark, run fans to stay comfortable, and keep your essential appliances working so food doesn't spoil...Read More.
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MCDOT Update
Illinois Route 31 @ Virginia Road/Klasen Road Widening and Reconstruction Improvement
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 during construction...Read More.
MCDOT Posts New Weight Restrictions on Various Bridges within McHenry County
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. ..Read More. |
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Division of Water Resources
Water and Energy Relationship
Water and energy are closely linked. A clean, reliable water source consumes energy. Water conservation leads to energy conservation. The clean water that flows out of a faucet needs energy in many stages of processing and transport before it gets to the tap...Read More.
Find out more by visiting: www.mchenryh2o.com, "Like" the Division of Water Resources on Facebook, or follow our blog. |
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McHenry County Sheriff's Office Update
National Telecommunicators Week
The McHenry County Sheriff's Office recently celebrated National Telecommunicators Week - April 8-14. Currently, the Sheriff's Office has 17 full-time Telecommunicators. The public knows them best by those who answer a 911 call in the McHenry County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Communication Center.
The MCSO Communication Center is staffed 24/7 and dispatches for the Sheriff's Office, eight outside police agencies, and four fire departments, along with answering any emergency and non-emergency calls to the Sheriff's Office.
The MCSO Communication Center staff takes care of our communities' public safety officers by passing along important information from a caller, ensuring officers have the resources they need during a traffic stop, and will stay on the line with a caller and provide them with CPR instructions until paramedics arrive. During the February 2, 2011 blizzard, the MCSO Communication Center staff worked long hours supporting emergency personnel who were assisting others. We owe these individuals a special thank you for all that they do! |
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Treasurer's Office Energy Star Dedication
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 building must attain a score of 75, ranking it among the top quartile of all similar buildings in energy use...Read More.
The Northwest Herald was also on hand to take photos of the dedication. Click here to view the photos.
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Medication Take-Back Initiative
The McHenry County Department of Health encourages residents to take advantage of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency's program "National Take-Back Initiative" on Saturday, April 28. The one-day event is from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., at participating law enforcement sites. According to the Partnership for a Drug Free America, approximately 2,500 teens each day use prescription drugs to get high for the first time. Studies show a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet.
Residents can bring prescription and over-the-counter, solid dose (tablets, capsules) medications in clear, sealed plastic bags for disposal. Items not accepted include liquids, intravenous (IV) bags/solutions, injectables, needles, lancets and sharps. Prescription labels should be removed (or personal information blocked out with a permanent marker) from plastic bottles before tossing into weekly curbside recycling containers...Read More.
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Special Courts Update:
May is National Drug Court and Mental Health Month
National Drug Court Month is a national celebration of Drug Courts, which are proven to be the nation's most effective strategy in reducing recidivism - especially among drug addicted offenders with long criminal histories. The Government Accountability Office recently released a report finding that Drug Courts save money and reduce substance abuse and crime. "GAO reports are objective, fact-based, nonpartisan, and held to the highest research standards," said Dr. Doug Marlowe, Chief of Science, Law and Policy with the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. "This report reinforces the scientific merit of Drug Court research, confirming that Drug Courts are a proven solution for reducing drug abuse and crime. We know beyond a reasonable doubt that at least 75 - 80% of Drug Courts achieve reliable and significant reductions in crime. This translates into large cost-savings for taxpayers averaging more than $6,000 per participant."
Shifting gears, the Mental Health Court will celebrate its fifth year of operation this April. Since the program's inception in April of 2007, the graduation total is at 35 individuals. We are looking forward to another graduation ceremony in July, 2012.
In participation of National Drug Court and Mental Health Month, both programs will have staff and participants volunteering in conjunction with the Land Conservancy of McHenry County in order to help restore and maintain Ryder's Woods in Woodstock. This provides each participant with a wonderful opportunity to engage in a positive activity which "gives back" to our community.
For more information about the Adult Drug Court or Mental Health Court please visit the Court Administration Webpage or contact Scott Block at 815-334-4913 or sablock@co.mchenry.il.us. |
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The McHenry County Board is currently accepting applications for appointment to the following boards and commissions:
- McHenry County Community Development Block Grant Commission (Representatives from County Board Districts 1, 2, 3, and 6)
- McHenry County Housing Commission
Click here to view board and commission descriptions and to obtaining an application.
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McHenry County Employment Opportunities
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