McHenry County Enterprise Zone offers great tax benefits
Thinking of building a business, or expanding or improving an existing commercial building, as we head into the 2025 construction season? You should consider starting up in the McHenry County...
Early voting is now open for local April 1 elections
Early voting is now open for April 1 election
Twelve early voting locations are open across McHenry County for the April 1 consolidated election.
Voters who are registered in McHenry County can cast their ballot at any of the early voting sites,...
Help us help veterans by hosting an Operation Dropbox site!
Sign your business or organization up to support Operation Dropbox
The McHenry County Department of Health is looking for a few good local organizations to help support the annual Operation Dropbox donation drive for veterans.
Now in its sixth year,...
Chicagoland once again takes top honors for business relocation and expansion!
Site Selection Mag names Chicagoland top spot for 12th straight year!
For the 12th straight year, Site Selection Magazine has named the Chicago region the top metropolitan area in the US for business site selection and corporate relocation.
Better...
Watch the 2025 State of the County Address
McHenry County Update
From the Chairman
Thank you for taking the time to read the March edition of the McHenry County e-newsletter!
Every February, at the County Board Committee of the Whole meeting, it’s the Chairman’s...
State awards $3M to Marengo to help develop I-90/Route 23 interchange Ex
Marengo gets $3M from DCEO to extend utilities to 90-23 interchange
Congratulations to the City of Marengo for securing a $3 million state grant to extend water and sewer service to the I-90 and Route 23 interchange!
The recently awarded Regional Site...
Applying for McHenry County building and zoning permits is easier than ever
McHenry County launches online permitting portal
McHenry County’s Planning & Development Department has launched its first-ever application portal for building, zoning, and stormwater permits and payments.
The new online portal makes it so...
Welcome back to the McHenry County Craft Beverage Trail!
The McHenry County Craft Beverage Trail is back!
Let’s hoist a drink to celebrate the return of the McHenry County Craft Beverage Trail!
The popular trail offers people the opportunity to sample the wares of McHenry County‘s burgeoning...