Community
City of McHenry Update - COVID-19
Thank you to the citizens of McHenry for your continued patience and understanding during these unprecedented and trying times. As the City moves forward with our mission to provide our residents and businesses with the highest level of service we want to take the opportunity to keep you all informed of the actions we have taken thus far. Please note that as we mitigate the COVID-19 Pandemic the City is in a state of flux as new decisions are being made on the Federal, State and Local Level each day that create further action. My goal is to provide you a COVID-19 Update weekly through Nixle, Facebook and our City Website. In the event that critical information needs to be disseminated in a faster manner, we will provide additional updates. Please continue to practice good social distancing practices and preventive measures in your daily life as we all move forward with ending this pandemic.
City of McHenry Restricts Access to Facilities Due to COVID-19
Mayor Wayne Jett and the City of McHenry announce that effective 5:00PM on March 17th, 2020 the City of McHenry will be closing public access to City Hall until such time that the mitigation efforts associated with COVID-19 support reopening City Hall. This unprecedented action is an attempt to mitigate the risk of spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) to City employees, community residents and to help secure our critical facilities and their operations.
The single most important function of a municipality is ensuring the safety of its citizens. Following the lead of the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the State of Illinois and the McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH), City Administration and Staff have acted quickly to maintain community safety, secure our facilities and ensure a healthy workforce. While this is an inconvenience, there are too many unknowns associated with this outbreak and it is in the best interest of the community that we take this next step.
While City Hall will be closed to the public, all City services will continue (with some modifications) and McHenry residents will always receive the excellent customer service they have come to expect from us. The following City departments are taking specific actions detailed below.
City Administration
The City Administration, which includes the Offices of the Mayor, City Administrator, Finance Director, Economic Development Director and Human Resources Director will continue to be available Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm via telephone at 815-363-2108 or through email at [email protected].
Water Sewer Bills
The City of McHenry will not be shutting off water to any resident for non- payment, and late fees will not be assessed while we remain under the current COVID-19 situation. For payments, the City would like to encourage residents to pay their Utility Bill Online at the following link: https://ipn2.paymentus.com/cp/cmil. Residents can also mail in a check, place a check in the drop box in the City Hall parking lot, or call 815-363-2100 to make a credit card payment over the phone.
Garbage Disposal Stickers
In addition, residents in need of Prairieland Waste Disposal Stickers will be able to acquire these stickers during store hours at Meijer Store, Ace Hardware, Jewel and Angelo’s Fresh Market in McHenry.
Community Development
The Community Development Department will continue to conduct business on a modified basis. Community Development can be reached Monday through Friday via telephone from 8am to 5pm at 815-363-2100 and via email at [email protected]. Permit drop off and the issuance of permits may be done by appointment only. Building inspections will be limited to Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays in the morning hours only.
Police Department
The McHenry Police Department lobby will remain open for residents to conduct police-related business. If you are calling about a non-emergency situation, a police officer may be able to take your information and complete a police report over the phone without responding to your location. Please contact 815-363-2200 for all non-emergency situations. All police services will remain fully functional 24/7.
Public Works
All City Public Works Facilities were closed to the public as of March 12th but will remain in fully operations and continue to serve the public. Contact with Public Works can be made by calling 815-363-2186 Monday through Friday from 730am to 330pm. Services such as water, sewer, and garbage pickup will continue uninterrupted. Yard waste curbside collection will still continue as planned beginning April 6th.
Parks and Recreation Department
The Parks and Recreation Department has taken an aggressive stance in their prevention effort related to COVID-19. On March 12th significant changes to programs and services included cancellations and modifications to implement CDC compliant social distancing practice and preventive measures.
In response to the Executive Order issued by Governor Pritzker requiring public gatherings to crowd sizes under 50 people, the Recreational Center has taken a proactive approach to ensure they exceed this requirement. Effective March 17th all remaining Recreational Center Fitness Classes and Programs have been reduced to 15 people or less and steps have been implemented to ensure that no more than 30 members participate in the use of the main gym facility at one time. In addition the City has implemented a new enhanced cleaning protocol that calls for an electrostatic cleaning and fumigation of the entire facility at the close of business each day. The electrostatic system provides rapid uniform application of fast acting chemicals that allows for exceptional coverage. The City is committed to offering fitness services to its residents in the safest manner possible. Should the risk rise and warrant a full closure, the City has pre-established a plan that can be enacted immediately. Until such time healthy members who do not experience any symptoms associated with COVID-19 are welcome to attend.
As everyone has now realized the mitigation of COVID-19 if an ever changing plan. In the event further actions is taken by the City we will update our residents as soon as possible.
Follow-up questions can be directed to City Administrator Derik Morefield at 815-363-2108
City of McHenry Update - COVID-19 
Message from Mayor Wayne Jett
City of McHenry Update – COVID-19
City of McHenry Update – COVID-19
Thank you to the citizens of McHenry for your continued patience and understanding during these unprecedented and trying times. As the City moves forward with our mission to provide our residents and businesses with the highest level of service we want to take the opportunity to keep you all informed of the actions we have taken thus far. Please note that as we mitigate the COVID-19 Pandemic the City is in a state of flux as new decisions are being made on the Federal, State and Local Level each day that create further action. My goal is to provide you a COVID-19 Update weekly through Nixle, Facebook and our City Website. In the event that critical information needs to be disseminated in a faster manner, we will provide additional updates. Please continue to practice good social distancing practices and preventive measures in your daily life as we all move forward with ending this pandemic.
City of McHenry Restricts Access to Facilities Due to COVID-19
Mayor Wayne Jett and the City of McHenry announce that effective 5:00PM on March 17th, 2020 the City of McHenry will be closing public access to City Hall until such time that the mitigation efforts associated with COVID-19 support reopening City Hall. This unprecedented action is an attempt to mitigate the risk of spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) to City employees, community residents and to help secure our critical facilities and their operations.
The single most important function of a municipality is ensuring the safety of its citizens. Following the lead of the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the State of Illinois and the McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH), City Administration and Staff have acted quickly to maintain community safety, secure our facilities and ensure a healthy workforce. While this is an inconvenience, there are too many unknowns associated with this outbreak and it is in the best interest of the community that we take this next step.
While City Hall will be closed to the public, all City services will continue (with some modifications) and McHenry residents will always receive the excellent customer service they have come to expect from us. The following City departments are taking specific actions detailed below.
City Administration
The City Administration, which includes the Offices of the Mayor, City Administrator, Finance Director, Economic Development Director and Human Resources Director will continue to be available Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm via telephone at 815-363-2108 or through email at [email protected].
Water Sewer Bills
The City of McHenry will not be shutting off water to any resident for non- payment, and late fees will not be assessed while we remain under the current COVID-19 situation. For payments, the City would like to encourage residents to pay their Utility Bill Online at the following link: https://ipn2.paymentus.com/cp/cmil. Residents can also mail in a check, place a check in the drop box in the City Hall parking lot, or call 815-363-2100 to make a credit card payment over the phone.
Garbage Disposal Stickers
In addition, residents in need of Prairieland Waste Disposal Stickers will be able to acquire these stickers during store hours at Meijer Store, Ace Hardware, Jewel and Angelo’s Fresh Market in McHenry.
Community Development
The Community Development Department will continue to conduct business on a modified basis. Community Development can be reached Monday through Friday via telephone from 8am to 5pm at 815-363-2100 and via email at [email protected]. Permit drop off and the issuance of permits may be done by appointment only. Building inspections will be limited to Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays in the morning hours only.
Police Department
The McHenry Police Department lobby will remain open for residents to conduct police-related business. If you are calling about a non-emergency situation, a police officer may be able to take your information and complete a police report over the phone without responding to your location. Please contact 815-363-2200 for all non-emergency situations. All police services will remain fully functional 24/7.
Public Works
All City Public Works Facilities were closed to the public as of March 12th but will remain in fully operations and continue to serve the public. Contact with Public Works can be made by calling 815-363-2186 Monday through Friday from 730am to 330pm. Services such as water, sewer, and garbage pickup will continue uninterrupted. Yard waste curbside collection will still continue as planned beginning April 6th.
Parks and Recreation Department
The Parks and Recreation Department has taken an aggressive stance in their prevention effort related to COVID-19. On March 12th significant changes to programs and services included cancellations and modifications to implement CDC compliant social distancing practice and preventive measures.
In response to the Executive Order issued by Governor Pritzker requiring public gatherings to crowd sizes under 50 people, the Recreational Center has taken a proactive approach to ensure they exceed this requirement. Effective March 17th all remaining Recreational Center Fitness Classes and Programs have been reduced to 15 people or less and steps have been implemented to ensure that no more than 30 members participate in the use of the main gym facility at one time. In addition the City has implemented a new enhanced cleaning protocol that calls for an electrostatic cleaning and fumigation of the entire facility at the close of business each day. The electrostatic system provides rapid uniform application of fast acting chemicals that allows for exceptional coverage. The City is committed to offering fitness services to its residents in the safest manner possible. Should the risk rise and warrant a full closure, the City has pre-established a plan that can be enacted immediately. Until such time healthy members who do not experience any symptoms associated with COVID-19 are welcome to attend.
As everyone has now realized the mitigation of COVID-19 if an ever changing plan. In the event further actions is taken by the City we will update our residents as soon as possible.
Follow-up questions can be directed to City Administrator Derik Morefield at 815-363-2108
Address/Location
City of McHenry
333 S Green St
McHenry, IL 60050
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-363-2100