The last day for McHenry County residents to register for Individual Assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is Tuesday, July 9th.  County residents affected by the severe storms, straight line winds, or flooding during the period of April 16th to May 5th, 2013 are strongly urged to call or go online to register for disaster assistance from FEMA.    “Registering is an important way to help get affected individuals on the path to recovery. All those who hav...

McHenry County Government facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day....

Click here for the McHenry County State's Attorney's Office Spring 2013 Newsletter....

Click here for information on the 2014 McHenry County Senior Services Grant Fund Application Procedures....

  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...

  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 ...