Army Vet Dies After Short Battle With Virus: COVID Memorial

Jim Smith of McHenry is being remembered as a kind-hearted and caring man.

200 Dead In McHenry Co.: Remembering Those We Lost To Coronavirus

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MCDH Hosts Its First COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

MCDH nurses and Medical Reserve Corps volunteers were able to successfully vaccinate 166 emergency service personnel frontline workers.

Local Healthcare Practitioners Asked To Indicate Interest In Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine

All McHenry County healthcare practitioners must indicate if they are interested in receiving COVID-19 vaccines for themselves and staff.

First Shipment Of COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive In McHenry County

The vaccine is in the process of being distributed to McHenry County hospital systems and participating long-term care facilities.

MCDH To Host Alkaline Battery Recycling Event

Battery sizes AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt from residential sources will be accepted at no cost to residents starting Dec. 28.

Holiday Lights Recycling Locations Open In McHenry County

Holiday lights cannot go into curbside recycling bins.

Enroll Now for Fitness and Yoga Classes with the CL Park District

Classes begin January

Here’s How Full Hospitals In McHenry County Are

Patients across the U.S. continue to be admitted to the hospital for COVID-19.

MCDH Meets With Municipal Leaders To Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution, Launches COVID Vaccine Page

McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) officials met with local mayors on Wednesday to update them about distribution plans.

MCDH Adopts 10-Day Release From Quarantine To Return To Work, Tertiary Education Only

Adults who are close contacts of known COVID-19 cases may be released from quarantine after 10 days under certain condtions.

How To Get Updates On COVID-19 Vaccine In McHenry County

The McHenry County Department of Health will send updates via email about when the public can register for the vaccine.

McHenry Co. Health Officials Prep For Vaccine Distribution

MCDH is prepared to receive the first allotments of COVID-19 vaccines to be distributed to healthcare workers and long-term care facilities.

Hospitals Ready To Vaccinate Staff, Prep For Holiday Surge

Top doctors with Advocate Aurora Health said Thursday mass vaccination is our only "ticket out" of this pandemic.

Free COVID-19 Mobile Testing Sites In McHenry Co.

The McHenry County Health Department will have mobile testing sites Crystal Lake, McHenry, Harvard and Johnsburg in December.

MCDH Main Office Closed To Public

Residents seeking vital records from MCDH may submit a request online.

Nurse Helps COVID Patients Say Good-Bye To Their Family

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Region 9 COVID-19 Positivity Rate Drops

Hospitals in Lake and McHenry counties recently saw intensive care unit availability dip below IDPH's threshold.

McHenry Co. Has Highest COVID-19 Rate In Chicago Area

Those testing positive for coronavirus has reached an average of 20.2 percent, according to recent public health data.

McHenry Co. Successfully Traced 49% Of All COVID Cases

MCHD contact tracers have successfully interviewed 49 percent of residents with coronavirus between Aug. 1 and Nov. 7.

MCDH To Offer Appointment-Only Flu Clinic On Friday

The drive is noon to 5 p.m. in the main gymnasium at McHenry County College Nov. 13.

New Restrictions For Region 9 Could Be Announced Today

The latest health data shows Lake and McHenry counties had an increase in COVID-19 positivity on 9 out of 10 days.

McHenry County Department Of Health To Use Official Illinois Positivity Rate

The MCDH is aligning its positivity rate with the Illinois Department of Public Health after a discrepancy was found.

COVID-19 Surge: Region 9 Cases Continue To Tick Up

The positivity rate continues to spike, more notably in McHenry Co. Both McHenry and Lake counties could see new restrictions soon.

Prairie Ridge Temporarily Closed Due To COVID-19 Cases

Prairie Ridge High School students will be learning from home for the rest of the week as local health officials evaluate the situation.

McHenry County Enters Coronavirus 'Warning' Level

At least two of the eight main indicators used to evaluate COVID-19 disease transmission show increased spread in the area.

North Suburban Region 9 COVID-19 Trends May Trigger Mitigation

The Lake County Health Department and McHenry County Department of Health are urging the public to take action to slow COVID-19 spread.

More Restrictions Possible As McHenry Co. COVID-19 Cases Spike

Local health officials say the state has indicated more restrictions may be ordered to slow the spread of coronavirus in the county.

1 Person At Lundahl Tests Positive For Coronavirus

District 47 began teaching with a hybrid model earlier this month.

School Decision Matrix To Aid School Officials In Deciding Learning Models

New metrics will help McHenry County school officials evaluate transitions between virtual, hybrid or in-person learning models.

Mobile Testing To Return To McHenry County In October

The McHenry County Department of Health in partnership with the State of Illinois will host a temporary drive-up COVID-19 testing site.

U.S. News: McHenry County Among 2020’s Healthiest Communities

Eleven Illinois counties are among the 500 healthiest communities in the United States, new rankings say.

86% Of Coronavirus Deaths In McHenry Co. Are In Nursing Homes

Nursing homes where the most deaths occurred are The Fountains at Crystal Lake and Crystal Pines Rehabilitation and Health Care Facility.

September 2020 Residential Electronic Recycling Event

Televisions, video game consoles and printers will be accepted.

MCDH To Host Drive-Up Coronavirus Testing In Woodstock

Free testing will be available without an appointment at Woodstock North High School Sept. 17-18.

CDC Certifies Diabetes Prevention Program At McHenry County Health Department

The CDC recognizes lifestyle change programs that meet certain standards.

McHenry County Medical Advisor Dr. Laura Buthod Urges Safety For Labor Day Weekend

"We may feel comfortable, but we can’t let our masks down."

Nursing Home Employee Goes Extra Mile: Local Hero

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Assisted Living Director Recognized For COVID-19 Care

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Rabid Bat Found In Crystal Lake Home

No human was reportedly exposed to the bat, health officials said.