Local Doctors To Answer Parents' Questions About COVID-19 Vaccine

The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is holding two webinars for local parents who have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Blue-Green Algae Bloom Found In Lake Catherine

The Lake County Health Department Ecological Services Division was notified of blue-green algae bloom on Lake Catherine.

Swimmer's Itch Complaints Leads To Advisory For Main Beach

A contamination advisory has been issued for the Crystal Lake beach following the recent reports.

McHenry Co. Teens Who Opted For COVID Vaccine Share Perks

“You can go out with friends without getting the virus, or you can go to beaches.”

Dermatologist Recognized For Vaccine Rollout Assistance

Amy Derick is credited with helping 1,500 medical professionals who couldn't track down a COVID-19 shot in December and January.

Attendees Of 'Prom Event' Urged To Quarantine: Report

The McHenry County Department of Health is urging anyone who visited Niko's R&R Supper Club from May 14 to 22 to quarantine.

Crystal Lake, Cary Area Farmers Markets: What You Need To Know

The Woodstock Summer Farmers Market and a pop-up market in Algonquin have opened for the summer. More will soon.

Residential Electronics, Battery Recycling Event Coming To Crystal Lake

Items can be recycled at McHenry County College from 9 a.m. to noon on May 22.

Kids As Young As 12 Can Get Vaccine At McHenry Co. Clinics

The McHenry County Department of Health will dole out the Pfizer shots at its mass vaccination clinics.

MCDH COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Welcome Walk-In Appointments

Walk-in appointments will be subject to vaccine supplies at all MCDH mass vaccination clinic beginning May 4.

McHenry Co. Vaccination Rate Continues To Lag Behind National Average

Here is how the Crystal Lake and Cary area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

McHenry Co. Vaccine Allotment Is Running Low: Officials

The county will go through all of its current inventory of COVID shots in the coming days without more coming in from the state.

Hospital Capacity In Crystal Lake-Cary Area: Update

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in the Crystal Lake-Cary area.

Health Officials Urge Caution As COVID-19 Infections Increase

McHenry County’s test positivity seven-day rolling average was 9.2 percent as of April 16.

​McHenry Vaccine Sites Halt Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Doses

The county also cancelled a vaccination clinic at Willow Creek Community Church on Tuesday.

MCDH Expands Vaccine Eligibility On April 12

For information about where to get a vaccination in McHenry County, visit MCDH’s Vaccine Locations page.

McHenry County Coronavirus Vaccination, Cases: Latest Info

Here is how the Crystal Lake-Cary area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Coronavirus Mass Vaccination Site Opens In Crystal Lake

The Crystal Lake site is the second mass vaccination clinic in McHenry County.

Crystal Lake Allergy Tracker: Brace For Pollen, Sneezing & Misery

Bless you! It’s a tough time of year for seasonal allergy sufferers. Here’s how to check the allergy forecast in Crystal Lake.

McHenry Co. Eyes More Mass Vaccination Sites

The McHenry County Health Department is working to get as many shots into arms before vaccines open up to all over 16 years old on April 12.

Coronavirus Cases Up In Crystal Lake-Cary Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Here is how Illinois is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

MCDH To Rollout New Vaccine Scheduling Process To All Phase 1b

The McHenry County Department of Health is announcing a new process for scheduling appointments to get COVID-19 vaccine.

McHenry Co. Vaccine Distribution Doubles In 1 Month

As of Monday, 11.22 percent of McHenry County residents are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.

First Case Of COVID-19 U.K. Variant Identified In McHenry County

“This reinforces the need to continue to wear a mask, wash your hands and watch your distance, even if you’ve received a vaccine.”

National Guard To Support McHenry County Vaccinations

A mobile team and a fixed team will help the MCDH expand its capacity over the next six to eight weeks.

Freedom Home Care Celebrates 25 Years In Business

With a focus on giving clients the ‘freedom’ to live happy and healthy at home

McHenry County Food Establishment Permit Fees Reduced By Half

The McHenry County Board of Health voted on Monday to reduce all health permit fees for food establishments by 50 percent.

More Than 32,000 Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine Administered To McHenry County Seniors A Year After First Case Announced

MCDH expects to have vaccinated 80 percent of the 65 and older population by the end of March.

45% Of McHenry Co. Seniors Receive Vaccine

By the end of March, local health officials are hopeful 80 percent of those 65 years old and older will be vaccinated.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Crystal Lake-Cary Area

Here's how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals in the Crystal Lake-Cary area.

McHenry County Health Department Battles Fatigue, Staffing Issues

A $790,000 state grant will allow the department to add staff after its nursing division logged more than 1,400 overtime hours in January.

Region 9 Nears Lowest COVID Positivity Rate

The seven-day rolling average for the COVID-19 positivity rate in Lake, McHenry counties is 3.4 percent.

Affordable Rapid Covid Testing Is Now Here!

IL Medical Supply is a new Algonquin based testing site ready to make Rapid Covid Tests more accurate, affordable and accessible to all!

McHenry Co. Hospital Ranked Among 2021’s Best

A new ranking by Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in America.

Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In Crystal Lake-Cary Area

New federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in the Crystal Lake-Cary area and across IL as the pandemic wanes.

Steep Decrease In Daily Vaccine Doses Doled Out In Illinois

In the past week, the daily average for shots administered statewide has dropped from 63,000 to 55,499.

MCDH Clinics Will Focus On Second Dose Vaccine Until Shipments Increase, Phase 1B Priority Group

Severe weather across the country has hampered vaccine distribution, creating delays in expected shipments.

McHenry County Opens Mass Vaccination Center

"We are ready to roll once we get a steadier and more reliable flow of vaccine," County Board Chairman Mike Buehler said.

Weekly Update: How Coronavirus Is Affecting Crystal Lake-Cary Area Nursing Homes

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Crystal Lake-Cary area.

Domino's Staff Exposed To COVID, Did Not Quarantine: Complaint

Complaints filed with the McHenry County Health Department allege managers at the Cary store pressured employees to work despite exposure.

Former Kmart Building Donated, Turned Into Vaccination Center

The opening of the clinic in McHenry comes at a time when vaccines are scarce.

Get Tested For COVID Before Going Back To The New Normal!

IL Medical Supply is a new Algonquin based testing site that is ready to aid in making medical and COVID testing available to the community.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.