Marengo High School District 154 has settled to pay back over $241,000 to taxpayers who filed a lawsuit claiming the district levied an “excessive” amount in 2023 after losing another similar lawsuit.

Marengo High School District 154 is court ordered to pay back nearly $364,000 to taxpayers filed a lawsuit claiming the school district levied an “excessive” amount in 2022, according to court documents.

Disparities in absenteeism appear in most McHenry County school districts when the data are broken down by race and in comparing students with disabilities.

Nearly four dozen of the local races in McHenry County will be competitive on Tuesday, as voters head to the polls to decide who will lead their school boards, municipalities, libraries and parks.

Extensive power outages and downed power lines have led to school closures in McHenry County.

A list of those who are running for school board across McHenry County

Search this chart to see what designation all McHenry County and Community School District 300 schools received

The first day of school is quickly approaching for McHenry County students, but with federal and state guidance less than a week old, many McHenry County school districts said they’re still finalizing some details.