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A message from the Chairwoman...
 | | Tina R. Hill County Board Chairwoman |
Dear McHenry County Resident:
Did you know that McHenry County government has a 14 year organizational history of strategic planning? First initiated in 1999, McHenry County has used strategic planning to get beyond narrow issues and to focus on the long-term vision, trends and critical function of the County and to then communicate that vision to staff and residents.
The County's current Strategic Planning Report Card can be found here. However, the County must periodically update its Strategic Plan to consider trends within and beyond its borders, changing demographics, value shifts, economic development, changing attitudes, tax limitations, demands for service, mandates and technological changes.
With the newly elected County Board, we are embarking on an update of our strategic vision to guide our decisions as a Board over the next three years. I truly believe that the heart of effective governance is setting priorities, making the appropriate policies, articulating the mission, and sustaining the vision for the long term. The Board's collective effort to forge an updated Strategic Plan is the roadmap to achieve this result.
Sincerely,
Tina R. Hill
County Board Chairwoman |
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County Department Spotlight:
Purchasing Department
The McHenry County Purchasing Department is responsible for the procurement of supplies, equipment, services and construction in accordance with the McHenry County Purchasing Ordinance, as well as the management and disposal of supplies and equipment, and providing accessible and responsive internal and external customer service.
Click here to learn more about the McHenry County Purchasing Department. |
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Listen to County Board Meetings LIVE!
Do you want to listen to County Board meetings LIVE while they occur or an archived version after the fact? Click here to visit the McHenry County Meeting Portal where you can also find agendas and minutes from the McHenry County Board, its standing committees, and other County commissions/boards.
Listen to McHenry County Board meetings live on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. and on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. |
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County Appointments
The McHenry County Board is currently accepting applications for appointment to the following boards and commissions:
- McHenry County Community Development Block Grant Commission
- McHenry County Housing Commission
- McHenry County Senior Services Grant Commission
- McHenry County Tuberculosis Board
- McHenry County Ethics Commission
- McHenry County Hearing Officer
Click here to view board and commission descriptions and to obtain an application. |
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MCDOT Winter Operations
The McHenry County Division of Transportation (MCDOT) is prepared for the 2012-2013 winter season. Here is some information about our operation and some helpful tips for residents and drivers on our County roadway system.
The MCDOT maintains about 530 lane miles of highway throughout our County. Those roadways are divided into snow routes that average about 28 miles per route. In normal operations the MCDOT dispatches 23 large snow plow trucks to the 19 routes. The MCDOT can also supplement these routes with several smaller trucks as well. The reason for additional equipment on several of the routes is the expansion of our roadway system from two lane highways to multiple lane roadways mainly in the southeastern portion of our County. Maps of the DOT snow routes can be found on this website...Read More. |
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People in Need Forum
The 2013 People in Need Forum will be held on Saturday, January 26 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake. To register, please click here.
For more information on the People in Need Forum and to see the event flyer, please click here. |
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Winter Road Conditions
The links below are resources for road conditions and McHenry County Government building closures.
- For road conditions on state highways in Illinois, visit the Illinois Department of Transportation website for information: www.gettingaroundillinois.com and click on "Winter Road Conditions".
- For information on Wisconsin road conditions, visit: www.dot.state.wi.us/travel.
- The McHenry County Sheriff's Office communicates with the public through several outlets which you can register with. You can sign up to receive email or text messages from Nixle at www.nixle.com. Nixle messages can be alerts, advisories, community messages, or traffic alerts.
- The McHenry County Government will post building closures on the Emergency Closing Center website: www.emergencyclosingcenter.com/ecc/home.jsp. Sign-up to be notified for up to two "closure" notifications through email. Enter in the Facility Name: "McHenry County Government Center" and Location: "Woodstock". |
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Severe Weather Spotter Class
The McHenry County Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the McHenry County College and the National Weather Service, are offering a Severe Weather Spotter Class.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Session 1: 2:30 p.m. OR
Session 2: 7:00 p.m.
McHenry County College Conference Center-
Building B
8900 US Hwy 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
The class is FREE, but registration is required. Please do so @ www.mcemaevents.com. For more information, please contact the McHenry County Emergency Management Agency at 815-338-6400 or ema@co.mchenry.il.us.
Click here for the Severe Weather Spotter Class event notice. |
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
The McHenry County Department of Health and the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program would like to remind women of the importance of cervical cancer screenings. January has been designated as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer is highly preventable because of the availability of screening tests and a vaccine to prevent HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infections which causes 75% of cervical cancers in the U.S. Early detection makes cervical cancer highly treatable and is associated with long survival and a good quality of life.
Raising public awareness can save lives. Nearly 4,000 women in America will die this year from cervical cancer which is largely preventable. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 12,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year. A simple outpatient screening test, known as a Pap test, can find changes in the cervix before cancer develops, often in a curable stage. Pap tests are the first line of defense and are recommended for women every three years after the age of 21. Early detection of these pre-cancers can be effectively treated before they become malignant. Unfortunately, four out of five women do not receive a regular pap test.
To improve your cervical and overall health, get 30 minutes of daily exercise; eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains; drink water and limit salt intake; and get vaccinated for HPV. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recommends a three-dose series of HPV vaccine to be given routinely to females 11-12 years old and those who have either not received the series or not completed all three doses; it can be given up to the age of 26 years.
If you are a McHenry County woman between the ages of 35 and 64 without health insurance, contact the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program at 815-334-0232, at MCDH's Crystal Lake facility, to schedule an appointment. For more information about HPV, visit the CDC at: www.cdc.gov/hpv/. |
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Mental Health Court Graduation
The 22nd Judicial Circuit of McHenry County Mental Health Court will host its 8th Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, February 5th at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony is open to the public and will take place in Courtroom 204 at the McHenry County Government Center. Guests are required to use the Government Center's East Entrance. The ceremony includes a presentation by Robin Doeden, Executive Director of the McHenry County Community Foundation and the presentation of Graduation Certificates by Mental Health Court Circuit Judge, Honorable Charles P. Weech...Read More. |
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Metro region wins National Planning Award
The American Planning Association (APA) has selected the Chicagoland region to receive the APA's first-ever National Planning Excellence Award for a Planning Agency. It recognizes the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and its local government, business, and civic partners who are contributing to the success of GO TO 2040, the region's comprehensive plan. Read more in an APA press release. |
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NACo Rx Drug Card Program
Through the National Association of Counties (NACo), McHenry County is able to offer its residents a free prescription discount card. With Americans paying more for prescription drugs than ever before, County residents can save money on many of the prescriptions they purchase with this card.
The NACo Prescription Discount Card includes:
- Free Enrollment for County Residents
- Average savings of 20%
- No limits
- No age requirements
- No income requirements
- Family coverage
- Use it anytime your prescription is not covered by insurance
To obtain your card, visit one of the following locations:
McHenry County Administration Department
667 Ware Road, Woodstock
815-334-4298
McHenry County Department of Health
2200 N. Seminary Ave., Building A, Woodstock
815-334-4510
For more information, please use the following links: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Locate a Pharmacy
The NACo Website |
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