Opioid Overdoses Rise Sharply in McHenry County

as winter melts into spring, residents may see an increase in ground saturation and standing water in some areas over the next few months. Since the ground is expected to stay wet through the spring and possibly longer, there is a considerably higher risk for flooding. Now is a great time to learn more about…

  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…

Thanks to the efforts of the Village Board and other Volunteers, Port Barrington has been named 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, an honor received for the 10th year in a row!!!  Trustee Dave Corrigan has spear-headed this designation since 2013.  Please read press release by clicking >>here<<

How would you improve transportation in our community and across northeastern Illinois? The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) wants your input as they — and transportation partners across the region — shape the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan. Please share your experiences and ideas in this short questionnaire: cmap.is/rtp  

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…

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…