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Lake and McHenry County Scanner: Roadways flood, neighborhoods at risk after thunderstorms sweep through Lake, McHenry counties; more rainfall expected soon
Five people were injured in a three-car collision at Ringwood and Martin Road in McHenry just before 7 p.m., according to a Lake & McHenry County Scanner Facebook post. Officials report five patients ...
McHenry was at one time the county seat of McHenry County, which once included adjoining Lake County to the east. McHenry took its name from the county, which was named for Major William McHenry, a prominent US Army officer in the Black Hawk War.
Building permits are managed by Planning and Development. Eligibility is increasing! Seniors encouraged to learn more and apply. McHenry County is hiring! We're currently looking to fill a variety of positions across multiple departments.
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Find directions to McHenry, IL, browse local businesses, landmarks, get current traffic estimates, road conditions, and more. McHenry, located in the state of Illinois, is known for its charming small-town atmosphere combined with a rich history and vibrant community life.
McHenry has a 2026 population of 29,563. McHenry is currently growing at a rate of 1.26% annually and its population has increased by 8.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,349 in 2020. The median household income in McHenry is $86,315 with a poverty rate of 4.66%.