McHenry County News
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McHenry Township Fire Protection District mourns death of Mark Justen
Mar 30, 2020 3:25 PM - Officials from the McHenry Township Fire Protection District said Monday they were grieving the death of long-time board member and former district first responder firefighter/EMT Mark Justen. -
Proposal to waive late fees, interest on McHenry County property tax bills
Mar 30, 2020 12:28 PM - McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks will move to waive all late fees and interest on the first installment of this year's property taxes for 90 days due to the economic impacts of COVID-19, according to a press release from the county. -
Images: Reader-submitted stay-at-home photos
Mar 30, 2020 9:20 AM - Daily Herald readers shared photos with us that show how they are spending time during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. -
Funeral home owner, winner of McHenry coroner primary has died
Mar 29, 2020 8:07 PM - Mark Justen, a man many knew as an "institution" in the city of McHenry, has died, the Northwest Herald confirmed with multiple sources on Sunday.
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Anderson Animal Shelter needs emergency funds
Mar 30, 2020 11:17 AM - After the shelter-in-place order, Anderson Animal Shelter has canceled or suspended many of its programs so revenue has dropped. Their adoption program alone provides nearly 50% of the operational income. -
Gecko strong: Wauconda Grade School's drive-by parade brings cheer, strengthens connections
Mar 28, 2020 9:23 AM - Drive-by parades are growing in popularity as the COVID-19 stay-at-home order continues. On Wednesday, March 25, Wauconda Grade School fifth-grade teacher Tracie Miglans coordinated a parade with school teachers and staff. -
Good Shepherd Fitness Center team members helping patients from afarMar 27, 2020 7:35 PM - Good Shepherd Hospital Health and Fitness Center staff are making patient care calls. The goal is to make sure patients know that although in-person visits are scarce, they can stay connected and cared for with a warm phone call.
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Crystal Lake offers webinars, small business assistance during COVID-19Mar 27, 2020 7:26 PM - Beginning March 30, the city of Crystal Lake is hosting web presentations to businesses walking through the steps to apply for funding programs. Various programs are available and deadlines are quickly approaching.
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Tree-trimming projects to briefly close portions of Fox River Trail and Illinois Prairie PathMar 27, 2020 5:33 PM - Three tree-trimming projects will prompt intermittent closures of portions of the Fox River Trail in South Elgin and St. Charles, and the Illinois Prairie Path in South Elgin, through May 18.
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McHenry Outdoor Theater still aiming for May 1, but only if restrictions are eased
Mar 27, 2020 4:42 PM - Drive-in movie theaters are considered nonessential businesses under Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order, but Scott Dehn, president of the company that runs the McHenry Outdoor Theater, says he'll be ready if restrictions ease by the scheduled opening day of Friday, May 1.
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