Local schools have the support of county officials as they establish their own guidelines for COVID-19 protocols for the coming school year.The Illinois Department of Health this week adopted guidance […]
COVID-19 testing is now available at the current mass vaccination site located at 1900 N. Richmond Road in McHenry, a partnership of the McHenry County Department of Health and Curative. According […]
Those of us who call McHenry County home have inherited a number of high-quality water resources, including lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands, as well as several different groundwater aquifers that […]
Dedications followed by groundbreakings
Inaugural class of nine graduates from McHenry County DUI Court
Would it be a McHenry County election with some unnecessary drama?But how could it happen in a consolidated local election, when almost nobody votes (less than 10 percent turnout)?While the […]
Increased alcohol use, fentanyl-related ODs top concerns in annual State of Addiction event
Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.comMoving into the state’s Tier 1 mitigations today means inside dining at restaurants in McHenry County.Of course, diners have been doing that in Woodstock for weeks.Effective Tuesday, North Suburban […]
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