Terri Greeno

The McHenry County Board narrowly approved a property tax increase for next year, but taxpayers will still see a decrease in the county’s share of their property tax bill.

A divided McHenry County Board will be taking up whether to approve a small tax increase and fund three new sheriff’s deputy positions.

The McHenry County Board could soon be operating under some new rules, including one that would limit board discussions on issues over which they have no control.

The McHenry County Board recognized June as Pride Month, albeit with a scaled back version of a Pride Month proclamation.

One McHenry County Board member openly questioned the reference to job discrimination in the pride proclamation's language.

A Republican member of the McHenry County Board took issue with language in the Women's History Month proclamation that mentioned diversity, equity and inclusion

Changes coming to McHenry County property tax bills, both in how they look and ways to pay. But they won't remove the "ugh" of taxes, one board member quipped.

Raises are being sought for prosecutors and public defenders in McHenry County to make them more competitive. But the discussion led to accusations of politicking.

A former Aldi in Woodstock will become the McHenry County Elections Center, with plans to move in before the general election in November.

McHenry County sought to regulate solar farms with a set of conditions but, after being sued, is now repealing them.

The $247 million McHenry County budget was approved along with a levy that will raise property taxes slightly for homeowners and businesses.

Those filling up in McHenry County will see more expensive gas starting Jan. 1.

McHenry County will recognize all of June as Pride Month, after the County Board approved a proclamation at its meeting on Tuesday.

Nearly 20 residents spoke for or against making McHenry County a gun sanctuary at the County Board meeting on Tuesday night.