The resolution to increase the sheriff’s pay will see the position receive $163,200 annually, about $10,000 more than originally planned in 2023 and 2024.

The McHenry County Board did not have a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month on its agenda Tuesday, causing backlash from Democrats and some residents.

For the first time in two years, the rainbow pride flag may not fly at the McHenry County administrative building to mark Pride Month.

A Lake Zurich Middle School North and Stevenson High School were the winners of state Sen. Dan McConchie’s My Inspirational Teacher essay contest this year. Also recognized were students from Algonquin, Libertyville, Barrington, Cary and Mundelein schools.

McHenry County officials hope plans for the new memory care wing will be completed this year, with construction beginning in 2023.

The primary has three Republican candidates vying for two spots in November’s general election. They include a current board member, a business owner and a construction superintendent with experience on other boards.

McHenry County Board District 4 candidate Joseph Gottemoller answered the Northwest Herald's election questionnaire for the McHenry County Board primary election here

McHenry County Treasurer candidate Jim Young answered Shaw Local's election questionnaire for the McHenry County Treasurer primary election

The McHenry County Board's District 5 race has three Republicans running for two spots in November's election.