Jeff Thorsen

McHenry County Board members are considering establishing a new committee specifically to oversee Valley Hi Nursing Home in a move that would give the County Board more direct oversight of the county-run facility.

Up to $29 million from the American Rescue Plan could be available to small units of government and non-profit organizations later this year

McHenry County taxpayers could collectively be on the hook for an additional $1.4 million under McHenry County’s proposed budget in part, officials said, because of a 2017 property tax cut and the state’s move to end the county’s contract with ICE.

One county board member said the superintendent's testimony to state lawmakers about the failed audits was "misleading"

The McHenry County Board voted Tuesday evening to postpone consideration of a flag policy that many board members and residents saw as an attempt to stop the county from flying the gay pride flag.

McHenry County Board member Jeffrey Thorsen and other supporters of the policy said the resolution does not target any specific flag or community, something other board members argued isn't true.

The policy would limit county buildings to displaying 5 flags and prohibit others, such as the pride flag

McHenry County Board to consider the cancelation of ICE contract after committee approval Thursday