You shared, we listened. Transportation feedback – and other important updates in the County
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Resume McHenry County Update!
Through our collaboration with McHenry County, we will continue to share important information on stimulus programs, COVID-19 updates, and where the county is opening up through Resume McHenry County Updates.
Please take a moment to scroll down to see new advancements this week as more and more are opening up in McHenry County. If MCEDC can be of any help, please call. Forward this email to your friends and family to help get the word out!
Check out the Naturally McHenry County Insider Guide
If you’re looking to get the inside scoop on all the great things to see and do in McHenry County, look no further than the 2022 Insider Guide published by Naturally McHenry County!
The full-color, 48-page guide is packed with information about all the incredible sites and activities that make McHenry County great. It’s the perfect hand-held size for taking with you – and if you’re more of a smart phone or tablet person, you can download it for free on your devices.
If you’re always on the lookout for things to do in McHenry County for people of all ages, be sure to follow Naturally McHenry County on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. You also can subscribe to their e-newsletter through the link to the Insider Guide.
Work starting on the McHenry County 2050 Comprehensive Plan
The Regional Planning Commission met for the first time March 3 to begin the process of crafting a 2050 Comprehensive Plan for McHenry County.
The nine-member commission, which was empaneled last month by the County Board, is tasked with developing the plan to guide decision-making and policy relating to development and land use.
McHenry County government revisits its Comprehensive Plan every 10 years, following the US Census. You can review the current plan, McHenry County 2030 and Beyond, by clicking here.
The commission intends to vote in April to hire the consulting firm to assist in its efforts, with the goal of completing the plan and having the County Board ratify it no later than the end of next year.
His primary goal is to keep the chamber’s progress rolling in tandem with the city and Real Woodstock, the partnership between city government and the chamber to promote Woodstock as a great place to live, shop, work and visit.
“The chamber, with great support from the City of Woodstock, has done some tremendous work to support our members and area businesses. The most important thing to do right now is to keep building momentum,” Ball said.
The chamber has 285 members – a number Ball said he wants to increase.
Ball takes over for Danielle Gulli, who now serves as the city’s executive director for business development.
Advance McHenry County grant recipients learn next steps
Last week, McHenry County hosted the five local agencies to date that are receiving Advance McHenry County funding for community projects.
Advance McHenry County is a groundbreaking program investing tens of millions of federal COVID-19 recovery dollars directly into eligible projects to improve the community. The County Board since January has awarded grants to McHenry County College, Community High School District 155, the Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County, the Manufacturing Pathways Consortium and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center.
You can learn more about these projects, and the Advance McHenry County initiative, by visiting www.mchenrycountyil.gov/advance.
Thank you for your McHenry County Moves 2050 feedback
The McHenry County Division of Transportation received hundreds of comments from the public and stakeholders regarding the McHenry County Moves 2050 long-range transportation plan.
You can check out this first round of feedback by clicking here.
The plan under development examines all the ways people and goods move in our region. The DOT’s goal is to create an enhanced vision for transportation in our area, and identify new solutions that will provide a wide range of safe, equitable, sustainable, and convenient travel choices in and across the county.
This isn’t the only bite at the apple when it comes to providing input – the DOT will be coming back to the public this spring and summer for another phase of engagement.
Try pairing a nice country walk with a nice craft beer!
McHenry County is home to a lot of beautiful open space. Naturally McHenry County’s new tagline of “Wonderful Places — Wide Open Spaces” isn’t just for show.
Our county also is home to great local breweries that brew great craft beer. Open space and beer are great on their own – and they’re even better together!
Like fine gastronomists pairing beer with food, Naturally McHenry County has paired eight walking paths throughout McHenry County with eight nearby brewpubs. Click here to give Hikes and Hops a try.
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