McHenry County residents affected by the severe storms, straight line winds, and flooding during the period of April 16 to May 5, 2013 may now call or go online to register for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).    Registering is an important way to help get affected individuals on the path to a variety of recovery programs.  On Friday, May 10, McHenry County was one of 11 Illinois counties to receive a federal disaster declaration that offers Individua...

  McHenry County is pleased to announce the launch of the McHenry County Flood Recovery Center.    The McHenry County Flood Recovery Center portal was recently updated to reflect the County receiving a federal disaster declaration that offers Individual Assistance to affected County residents.    The link on the McHenry County website is a one stop reference page for flood recovery information.  The “Flood Recovery Center” portal can be found below the “Quick Links” on the main webpage. Th...

  With the waters receded and the clean up well under way, the McHenry County Department of Planning and Development offers the following advice for property owners and residents who experienced flooded structures and property damage.   Most repairs to flood damaged structures require building and storm water reviews, permits, and inspections from the McHenry County Department of Planning and Development. Removal of damaged carpeting and drywall may proceed without approvals.  However, repl...

  Think before you throw those household items in the trash. McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has partnered with several businesses and community organizations to collect and recycle residential electronics and a variety of other recyclable materials for residents.  Residents can drop off items on Saturday, May 18, from 8am-1pm, at McHenry County Courthouse (West parking lot) at Route 47 and Russell Court (2200 N Seminary Avenue, Woodstock). Entrance is on Ware Road, across from the...

  The McHenry County Housing Commission’s education Committee is hosting a training seminar for all County non-profits and sub-recipients.   WHEN:                                 Wednesday May 22nd - 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. WHERE:                               Conference Room A of the County Administration Building                                                667 Ware Rd in Woodstock, RSVP:                                    By May 15th to: KAUlbrich@co.mchenry.il.us COST:              ...

  The McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission is celebrating May as "Look at Local History Month" in conjunction with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and local historical societies, municipal commissions and committees. The National Trust for Historic Preservation created Preservation Week in 1971 to spotlight grassroots preservation efforts around the country. Preservation Week has grown into an annual celebration observed throughout small towns and big cities ...

  The McHenry County Council of Mayors recently launched a new website: www.mchenrycountycom.org.  The website will have information about the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), including federal funding programs and current road projects underway in McHenry County.   The Council of Mayors was created and authorized by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Policy Committee for the purpose of:   ·         providing ...