The McHenry County Mental Health Board hopes to raise awareness of the impact of loneliness on mental heath through its upcoming Community Connections Summit from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 13 at McHenry County College. Visit bit.ly/3X6J79g to register.

The Treasurer's Office has created the VIP Taxpayer program for property owners to schedule electronic payments, get reminders of due dates, and sign up to receive future tax bills electronically. To sign up, just scan the QR code on your bill or visit treasurer.mchenrycountyil.gov.

Summer may be drawing to a close, but we still have a lot of biking weather left ahead of us. Did you know the McHenry County Conservation District manages more than 45 miles of beautiful and scenic bicycle trails? Visit MCCD.me/Bike to learn more. McHenry County Conservation District

The new Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation at McHenry County College is officially open! The County Board was proud to play a role by allocating a $1.69 million #AdvanceMcHenryCounty grant to cover more than half of the Foglia Center's equipment costs. MCC

The second property tax installment is due next Tuesday. Did you know that you can pay online or by phone by electronic check (E-Check)? It's fast, easy, and free! Visit bit.ly/3ALqHDK to learn more about E-Check and other convenient ways to pay.

Do you have overdue McHenry County court fees? Do you need help clearing your criminal record? Our Circuit Clerk's Office is holding its annual Amnesty Week and Expungement Clinic in November. Visit bit.ly/4ef56SH to learn more.

McHenry County is hiring a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant! Come work for a great team with great benefits - visit mchenrycountyil.gov/employment and apply today! #work4McH #FAJF #FindAJobFriday

The McHenry County Treasurer’s Office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday for people who want to pay their second property tax installment in person ahead of Tuesday's due date. Visit bit.ly/3ALqHDK to learn more about the many ways to pay your tax bill.

Thank you to licensed professional counselor Gabrielle Johnson for coming Friday to speak to employees about how we can rewire our brains to empower ourselves to make positive change in our lives.

Are you an individual or organization that would like to provide input and guidance on the Stormwater Management Ordinance? Apply to join the Stormwater Technical Advisory Committee by Sept. 18. To learn more and apply, visit: mchenrycountyil.gov/Home/Component….

Meet Honey, the 22nd Judicial Circuit's new facility dog! Honeyis undergoing training as a certified service animal to provide emotional support to members of the public, employees and attorneys. Court is a stressful place, and Honey's job is to make the process a little better.

September is National Preparedness Month - did you know that our McHenryAware has an app that can provide emergency notifications, preparedness tips and checklists, and the ability to report storm damage? You can download it for both Apple and Google! #McHenryAware #NPM2024

Don't miss the next McHenry County Talk and Tour event to discuss the importance of trees in urban and suburban planning. It takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 at Trout Valley Lodge. Visit bit.ly/3WWUSza to learn more and register.

Do you subscribe to our weekly McH Thrive e-newsletter? If you don't, you're missing out on news about local business, McHenry County leisure and events, and so much more! Visit mchenrycountyil.gov/social right now to subscribe.

The second installment for property taxes is due today! You can pay in person, at a number of participating local banks, by mail (your bill must be postmarked today), or online or by phone! Visit bit.ly/3ALqHDK to learn more.

Don't miss the McHenry County Mental Health Board's Community Connections Summit from 9 to 3 this Friday at MCC! Come learn about the impact of loneliness on mental health and what can be done. Visit bit.ly/3X6J79g to register.

We will #NeverForget #September11.

McHenry County recently reported its first human case of West Nile Virus. WNV is spread by mosquitoes and can cause symptoms ranging from mild fever to severe illness. To learn more and get tips on how to protect yourself, visit bit.ly/first-human-wn…

The McHenry County Board Committee of the Whole is meeting at 9 a.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 12) at the County Administration Building. You can watch the meeting on our YouTube meetings page at bit.ly/McHMeetings or on our Meeting Portal at mchenrycountyil.gov.

The McHenry County Workforce Network is hosting a workshop to show job-seekers how to apply for employment with the State of Illinois. The free event takes place at noon Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Workforce Network, 500 Russel Court, Woodstock. Register at conta.cc/4dFGJ00.