COVID Resources

  • McHenry County Health Department - NEW in April:  Click here for more details and click here for the MCDH Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Guide.
  • McHenry County Resources - Links to hospitals, food pantries, mental health resources, unemployment resources, non-profits, public health guidance, and domestic violence assistance:  Click here for Resources for McHenry County Residents.
  • Current coronavirus information from the County, including a link to a document that outlines the county's guidance and procedures for COVID-19 testing in McHenry County. Click here for details.
  • McHenry County Health Department walk-in immunization clinics are canceled until further notice, due to delays in shipments of supplies.  If you have an appointment, do not cancel it - they will keep you updated on when they're re-opening. (Link is to their Facebook page, where they are posting many updates and answering questions about coronavirus/COVID-19.). Click here for details.
  • McHenry County Courts - effective immediately (posted by McHenry County on 3/17/20 pm), the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court will hear only essential mandated services; all non-essential court matters will be continued until further order of the court.  The Court asks that people DO NOT go to the Courthouse; you won't be admitted.  All scheduled weddings are canceled until further notice.  Click on the link to see the list of essential services that will be provided. Click here for details. 
  • McHenry County Administration Building - effective Wednesday March 18th, visitors will be limited to the lobby. Click here for details. McHenry County Treasurer's Office - effective immediately, services are limited to the drive-thru only.  Click here for details. McHenry County Jail - vestibule area is open for bond posting, but lobby will be closed starting Wednesday 3/18/20. Click here for details.

Many State of Illinois facilities are closing or already closed, including Illinois Dept of Natural Resources (all state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas, and historic sites) and Illinois State Museum sites (including Dickson Mounds).

  • Illinois Department of Public Health  - current information from the State of Illinois. Click here for details.
  • Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)  Note - this website is especially busy at this time; you may need to keep trying to access it. Click here for details.
  • Illinois Secretary of State offices and drivers license facilities are reopening, focusing on new drivers and those with expired licenses/ID cards during the months of June and July.  (Expiration dates for driver's licenses, ID cards, vehicle registrations, and other documents/filings have been extended for 30 days.)  The REAL ID deadline has now been extended until October 1, 2021. Click here for details.
  • Illinois Tollway  - has temporarily converted to all-electronic tolling (if you don't have I-PASS, you'll need to pay online if you pass through the IL toll system). Click here for details.
  • Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has suspended all vehicle emissions testing until at least April 7th. Click here for details.
  • Centers for Disease Control (CDC - US Government updates on coronavirus - this is updated daily). Click here for details.
  • Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Update 3/20/20:  Taxpayers now have until July 15th, 2020 to file (and pay) 2019 returns; filing AND payment now pushed back from 4/15/20. Click here for details. Click here for  IRS information regarding filing 2019 taxes.
  • World Health Organization (WHO)  - Q&A regarding coronavirus and COVID-19 - what they are, what the symptoms are, how it spreads, what we can do to prevent it, etc. Click here for details. Click here for Questions & Answers about Coronavirus/COVID-19.

Many entities are offering support for their customers. 

  • Banking:  Call your bank if you need help with online banking, or want to check on financial assistance they may be able to provide.
  • Commonwealth Edison: Payment options and financial assistance may be available; click here for a link to the > ComEd press release
  • Internet Providers:  Some are lifting data caps because of increased usage with children at home, and may have programs available for free/reduced cost internet services; contact your provider for information. 
  • Animal Shelters - this is a rough time for them - animals keep coming in the door, but they can't adopt pets the way they usually do with people coming into the shelter.  Many are greatly in need of new foster homes to temporarily take care of a cat, kitten or dog until things go back to normal. If you're interested in giving a pet a temporary home, contact one of your local shelters and ask them how you can become a foster home.  If you've been thinking about adopting a pet - this is a great time; the children are home to get acquainted with a new cat or dog, and learn how to take care of them.  Contact your local shelter for information - the shelter buildings may be closed, but many wonderful shelters in McHenry County are doing adoptions.

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