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Free Online Training for Private Well Owners
ByDonna
Through its partnership with the Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS), BACOG is pleased to promote a new nationwide training initiative offered by the ISWS called the Private Well Class. This is a free online course that helps homeowners understand and care for their water well. The program combines a 10-part online class with live, interactive…
Protect Your Family: Understanding Carbon Monoxide Risks and Proper Winter Home Heating Safety
ByDonna
In 2024, Illinois Fire Departments responded to 23,158 calls about carbon monoxide. Springfield, Ill- Winter brings cold arctic air to Illinois and as residents turn up their thermostats to stay warm the risk of a home heating fire or Carbon Monoxide incident increases. The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) encourages residents to…
COVID-19: Vaccine Portal Information Available
ByDonna
Stay Strong and Vigilant Practice the 3 W’s – Wear your mask where required. Watch your distance. Wash your hands. These simple measures are truly more important than ever and can help save lives. Keep advised on vaccine availability!!! For vaccine information and notifications in your county along with trusted information on the…
Intergovernmental Agreement: Wauconda and Port Barrington working together…….
ByDonna
The Village of Port Barrington and the Village of Wauconda have teamed up to answer resident complaints in code enforcement. Resident complaints regarding overnight parking, unleashed dogs, yard maintenance and other ordinance violations have been addressed with the intergovernmental agreement between Port Barrington and Wauconda. The agreement is two-fold: First, it will provide a Code…
Protect Your Health/Home from Radon
ByDonna
The McHenry County Department of Health encourages all residents to test their homes for radon as part of National Radon Action Month. Radon is a naturally occurring colorless, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas produced during the natural decay of uranium, an element that occurs in rock and soil of the earth’s crust. Radon can enter a…