Public transportation increases… and other news from around the county!
Written on .
Resume McHenry County Update!
Through our collaboration with McHenry County, we will continue to share important information on services, programs to help our citizens, and events in our county through Resume McHenry County Updates.
Please take a moment to scroll down to see new advancements this week as we move forward 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!
PACE delivers MCRIDE vehicle (and funding) to McHenry County
Pace Suburban Bus delivered McHenry County a brand-new 28-foot bus for its groundbreaking MCRide dial-a-ride service – and more funding, too!
Besides the new bus, Pace has committed to increase its paratransit funding this year for the collar counties by 15%. And on top of that, Pace provided McHenry County an additional $200,000 investment.
McHenry County last year expanded MCRide to cover the entire county – it was the first collar county to do so. Scheduling a ride through the service is quick, easy and very affordable – click here to learn more.
Metra significantly expanding service on McHenry County line
Metra is ramping up service along the Union Pacific-Northwest Line as riders return to a regular weekday commute – and just in time to avoid road construction season!
Starting Monday, April 25, Metra will increase weekday service from 45 to 66 daily train trips. The new schedule, which you can find by clicking here, also offers more consistent patterns and times.
This is good news for commuters and county businesses alike – thank you to Metra for making this happen!
Woodstock Farmers Market turns 40 this year
The renowned Woodstock Farmers Market is returning to the Square this Saturday for its 40th year!
The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays on the Square, with Tuesday markets starting on May 3. You can find the list of this year’s vendors and entertainment by visiting the market on Facebook.
The American Farmland Trust last year named the Woodstock Farmers Market, and the Farmers Market+ at The Dole in Crystal Lake, as two of the top five farmers’ markets in the entire Midwest.
Even though Woodstock, the Dole, and other markets maintain winter operations, McHenry County’s farmers markets really come into their element with the return of warm weather. Our friends at Naturally McHenry County have a list you can check out by clicking here.
Working hard to work together to pool resources and save money
Last week, municipal leaders from throughout McHenry County met with County Administration to discuss ongoing ways to work together to improve efficiency and save taxpayer money.
Two separate meetings were held – the first with municipal administrators, and the second with their respective finance directors.
Thank you to the governments of Algonquin, Cary, Fox River Grove, Harvard, Lake in the Hills, Lakewood, Marengo, Richmond and Woodstock for participating.
Workforce Network hosting Young Adult Open House
The McHenry County Workforce Network is hosting two program nights to assist young adults, ages 16 to 24, in planning a career.
On Wednesday, May 4, the network will host representatives from Goodwill’s GED program, McHenry County College’s enrollment department, and the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. Click here to register.
The Thursday, May 5 open house is the one to go to for young adults seeking healthcare and manufacturing careers. Attendees so far include employers Camfil, Walgreens, Alden Terrace and Valley Hi. Click here to register.
Both open houses will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Workforce Network, 500 Russel Court, in Woodstock.
Richardson Farm Tulip Festival returns!
Richardson Farm is again awash in color as its Tulip Festival makes a triumphant return with spring!
The second-annual festival will kick off soon. The Spring Grove farm planted 300,000 bulbs in 2020, and 300,000 more last year.
The festival’s opening day is dependent on the weather. Visitors are encouraged to check Richardson Farm’s webpage and Facebook page before venturing out.
We hope we got your attention. We need your help reaching more McHenry County residents and businesses to share this important information about important services and events connect them with vital resources.
Please take these four steps:
1. Share/forward to your email/newsletter contacts.
2. Post information to your website.
3. Follow us on social media (see below); share our posts with your followers.
4. If you are not on the McHenry County Constant Contact list, please subscribe here
Follow McHenry County Government On Social Media
Staying connected and informed is more important now than ever! Follow McHenry County on social media for regular updates on COVID-19 in our region, resources to help you navigate the pandemic, safety tips and more!
Resume McHenry County is a collaborative initiative being implemented by McHenry County and the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) in partnership with the McHenry County community, including cities and villages, businesses and residents. The goal is to ensure a successful reopening of our economy so that we can return to our lifestyles safely and responsibly.
