McHenry County Health Officials Keeping Up With COVID Booster Demands

The county currently has more than 1,000 doses of the bivalent booster, who guards against both original and omicron strains of the virus.

Officials Warn Of Rising Campylobacteriosis Cases In McHenry County

People can get campylobacteriosis by eating contaminated food, drinking contaminated water or having contact with infected animals.

Health Officials Confirm Positive Monkeypox Case In McHenry County

"We have not had any other probable cases at this time and continue to monitor for additional cases in our community," health officials said

These Crystal Lake, Cary Area Hospitals Are The Best: U.S. News

The 33rd edition of the list rates the 20 best hospitals in the country and also includes top regional hospitals.

First Probable Monkeypox Case Identified In McHenry Co.

Confirmatory testing is pending, and the person is isolating and working with the McHenry County Department of Health.

Local Walgreens Locations Have COVID Shots For Kids Under 5

Parents can now make an appointment at Crystal Lake and Cary Walgreens stores for COVID-19 vaccines for young children.

Woodstock Family Finds Rabid Bat In Home

Th rabid bat got into a home in Woodstock in late May. Household members exposed to the bat were referred to a hospital for treatment.

McHenry Co. COVID-19 Spread Is Now 'High'

Lake, DuPage and Cook counties are also seeing a high rate of transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Omicron BA.2 Detected In McHenry County: Health Officials

The subvariant of COVID-19 was detected during random testing, health officials said.

McHenry Co. Health: Flu Cases On The Rise

The McHenry County Department of Health provides reminders on how to prevent the spread of the virus.

Crystal Lake Park District Group Fitness & Yoga Classes Begin 4/4

or take advantage of the Fitness Punch Pass to create your own schedule

Award To Help Fund Medical Reserve Corps Upgrades

The McHenry Co. Department of Health will use the $5,000 award to better equip the medical corps to response to emergencies.

Crystal Lake Dad Gets Tattoo To Show Support For Daughter, 4

Four-year-old Everly Backe has had to undergo several surgeries to address a heart defect.

Hospital Capacity In Crystal Lake-Cary Area: Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in McHenry County and across IL.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Crystal Lake-Cary Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in McHenry County.

Parents Say They Can’t Visit Baby In NICU Who Has COVID-19

A Cary couple says the baby's mother should be allowed to be with and breastfeed the newborn.

Nurse Accused Of Tampering With Patients' Morphine Charged

A 29-year-old Woodstock woman now faces charges in federal court.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Crystal Lake-Cary Area

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in McHenry County and across IL.

McHenry County Surpasses 50K COVID Cases

As of Friday, there's been 51,573 cases of COVID-19 reported in McHenry County and 374 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic.

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten Tests Positive For COVID-19

The 50-year-old democratic Congressman said he was isolating and was only experiencing mild symptoms.

Vaccine Clinic Held Thursday At Cary Public Library

The Illinois Department of Public Health is hosting the free clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Crystal Lake-Cary Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in McHenry County.

Mass Testing Site Stops Allowing Walk-Ins Due To High Demand

Appointments will now be needed for a COVID-19 test at the mass testing site in McHenry.

Sage YMCA, Other Suburban YMCAs To Require Vaccination Proof

The YMCA of Metro Chicago Association announced proof of vaccination would be required starting Feb. 1 at fitness centers outside Cook Co.

Hospital Capacity In Crystal Lake-Cary Area: Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in McHenry County.

We have Answers for Your Fitness Resolution!

Crystal Lake Park District Group Fitness Classes begin Soon!

As McHenry County COVID-19 Cases Surge, Testing Demand Increases

McHenry County's positivity rate jumped to 12 percent, the highest it has been in almost a year while 534 cases are being reported daily.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Crystal Lake-Cary Area

Here are updated figures on which hospitals are nearing capacity in Lake County.

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In Crystal Lake, Cary

Boosters available in the area to protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.

Hospital Capacity In Crystal Lake-Cary Area: Latest

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in McHenry County and across IL.

Coronavirus Cases Down Recently In McHenry County: CDC

McHenry County has "high" coronavirus transmission, according to the CDC.

1 Dead In Valley Hi COVID-19 Outbreak: Report

A person in hospice care amid the most recent outbreak has died.

6 From Assisted Living Facility Hospitalized With COVID Symptoms

The residents live at Cottages of Fox Lake and were taken to the hospital over the weekend.

McHenry County Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The rate of new cases has decreased recently in McHenry County.

Area Hospitals Ranked: Leapfrog’s 2021 Hospital Grade

The nonprofit graded nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country on how well they prevent errors, infections and more.

Vaccine Clinics For Young Children Start Next Week in McHenry Co.

The health department clinics will be held at 2200 N. Seminary Ave. in Woodstock, and at 100 N. Virginia St. in Crystal Lake.

McHenry County Ranks Well In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how McHenry County compares to the U.S.

Advanced Cardiac Care Now Available At McHenry Hospital

Northwestern Medicine physicians implant heart device to prevent stroke caused by irregular heartbeat at Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute.

Get Fit this Fall! Sess 2 of Group Fitness Begins Nov 1

Fitness Punch Pass Available

Bill Aims To Prevent COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For IL Students

IL Rep. Tom Weber says his bill is in response to a mandate in California. Pfizer is seeking approval for use in children as young as 5.