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:
Bob Ivetic & Holly Eddy
HOURS TO INSPECT/REVIEW RECORDS:
8:00AM to 4:30PM Monday - Friday
ACCESS TO RECORDS:
Written request necessary
RECORDS AVAILABLE UPON IMMEDIATE REQUEST:
Due to the sensitive nature of the information handled by this office, all requests must be reviewed by the FOIA Officers.
RECORDS ON FILE:
- Employment Records
- Employment Applications
- Job Postings
- Union Contracts
- Benefit Information
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET: $
Complete County Budget also available online.
FUNCTION:
The Human Resources Department is responsible for all activities related to developing, implementing and administering McHenry County’s employment policies, practices, procedures, employee benefits, new employee orientation, recruitment and payroll. The Human Resources Department strives to extend courteous customer service and provide accruate information to anyone they come in contact with.
CONTACT:
Phone: 815/334-4220 Fax: 815/334-4648
Email: HRFOIA@co.mchenry.il.us
OFFICE HOURS:
8:00AM to 4:30PM Monday - Friday
LOCATION:
McHenry County Administration Building
667 Ware Road
Woodstock, IL 60098
MAILING ADDRESS:
McHenry County Human Resources
2200 North Seminary Avenue
Woodstock, IL 60098
EMPLOYEES:
Bob Ivetic - McHenry County Human Resources Director and 4 full time employees