MCDH operates vaccination clinics in the cities of Crystal Lake, Harvard and McHenry. COVID-19 vaccinations at all MCDH-run clinics are free. Opening clinics to all Illinois residents provides more options for those looking to get vaccinated including vulnerable populations that have been more impacted by the virus.

In addition to opening clinics to all Illinois residents, anyone needing their second dose—no matter where they received their first dose—will be able to schedule their second dose appointment with MCDH.

Buehler stated that while he would normally not deliver the annual address until his first full year in office, the magnitude of the ongoing pandemic called for a much earlier update to the public.

“It’s huge. I mean it’s huge for us because we were closed for a while. We needed to get somethings done…But the way we did this, it’s the right way to do it. So, moving everything in here, it takes some time getting each and every element that you want to have done the proper way and getting to this point.

The original ordinance had previously been adopted in November 2019, but as of current, county officials have determined that cannabis businesses in unincorporated areas of Kane County would not impact law enforcement or regulatory operations.

According to Kane County Board member Cliff Surges, who represents District 21, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain had presented some data points demonstrating no significant increase in crime in areas that permitted adult-use cannabis business establishments.

The Board of Directors, in a 4 to 3 vote at the March 24th Board meeting, decided to not renew the polling place agreement with the Kane County Board of Elections.

However, the district faced a challenge when it came to remote secondary students wanting to return to in-person learning. Specifically, the issue applied to students that did not have their own means of transportation.

McHenry County’s test positivity 7-day rolling average was 9.2% as of April 16. The health department has been identifying cases related to spring break and outbreaks in school-related extracurricular activities.

The increasing rate of cases indicates there is a rise of COVID-19 in the younger age groups. While the highest rates of spread continue to be among the 20-29 age group, MCDH is beginning to see increasing rates of spread among the 5-19 age group.

The idea came after some discussion at the Feb. 25 Village meeting regarding having tables in various quantities and configurations, given the positive feedback received and witnessed during the height of the pandemic in the summer of 2020, after tables were provided in support of local businesses.

According to Johnson, there were three primary hybrid options presented and discussed on Feb.

This was in response to a recommendation issued that same day by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning of six women, ages 18 to 48, having developed a rare and severe type of blood clot six to 13 days after having been vaccinated with the J&J (Janssen) vaccine.

Below are the results for who will take office as the Village President in Huntley, sit on the Huntley Board of Trustees, and serve on the District 158 (D158) Board of Education.

A parent or guardian must accompany the minor to the first and second dose appointment and sign a consent form during both visits. Additionally, minors must present proof of birth date at the time of their appointment.

The extended eligibility is in line with State of Illinois’ vaccination plan that will open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all residents on Monday.

The new business simply named RISE, with its covered windows and security personnel standing near the entryway, would give no indication from outer appearances alone, into what it is this business specializes in. While RISE may be new to the McHenry County area, it’s no stranger to the adult use cannabis industry, as it operates medical and recreational dispensaries in seven different states.

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The Village of Huntley in cooperation with Amazon, released a statement detailing how the receive center is slated to open sometime in 2022, creating more than 1,000 new, full-time jobs with a starting wage of $15 an hour.

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According to the statement issued by Klunk, the police department alongside the Huntley Fire Protection District responded to the scene where the lightweight aircraft had crashed. The location of the accident was around the area of Powers Road and Samantha Lane, in an open field behind the Culver’s restaurant located at 12950 S Illinois Route 47.

The new building that will be opening to the public on April 26, added an additional 17,000 square feet to the already existing 15,000 square feet.

The newest site, located at the Willow Creek Community Church, 100 S. Main Street in Crystal Lake, will provide the COVID-19 vaccine to McHenry County residents or those who work at a McHenry County business.

All MCDH clinics are by appointment only and are open to those who are eligible to receive their vaccine. Photo identification is required and those who are a resident of another county but work in McHenry County must show proof of their employment.

This was in response to the updates in guidelines the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced regarding the recommended physical distance that can be maintained for in-person learning.

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Dana Dalton-Wiley:

“I think as a district we just have to look inward and ask, ‘How can we be leaner?’ I know we have some excellent staff at the [administrative] level, but we’re very top heavy…So, can we look inward at some of our administrative salaries and say maybe we can cut there?