Welcome to McHenry County Government Center
We're hiring! We're looking to fill a variety of positions across departments.
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New Permitting Portal
Apply online from the convenience of your home or business
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Meeting Dates, Agendas, Minutes, Media
Watch County Board and committee meetings on the McHenry County Meeting Portal
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Our Workshops
Our Workshops
Providing continuing education workshops and courses for educators to enhance their professional practices.
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Fingerprint Program

Fingerprint Program

An alternative school program serving students from sixth grade to twelfth grade.
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Educator Licensure

Educator Licensure

Navigating the Educator Licensure with application procedures and professional development.
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Our Intermediate Service Center

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Professional Development

License Renewal

Paraprofessional Licensure

Substitute Licensure

Assurance and Compliance

Employment Cooperation

Retired Teachers

Helpful Links

McKinney Vento

Truancy Prevention

School Attendance

Cyber Safety

Work Permit Requirements

GED Information

Fingerprinting Program

Bus Driver Education

Regional Safe School

Regional Board of Trustees

FOIA Request

Annual Reports

Welcome to McHenry County

The land of wonderful places and wide-open spaces

McHenry County is set apart by its wide-open spaces offering both urban and rural lifestyles in safe, picturesque communities with family-friendly activities well within reach regardless of proximity. Visitors also see natural beauty as a highlight of McHenry County compared to its neighbors, with rivers, streams and miles of trails to explore, and innumerable opportunities for shopping, dining, and live entertainment that can’t be found anywhere else. Business owners see McHenry County as an area brimming with opportunity for expansion or opening up shop – as well as an ideal place to relocate their families and put down roots.

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Wide-open spaces for community

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McHenry County is also special for its deep commitment to its tourism industry and local economic development. In fact, McHenry County has adopted a shared brand with Naturally McHenry County, its tourism bureau, and the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation to demonstrate it solidarity with these industries and to increase the overall visibility of McHenry County Brand to the public.

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Wide-open spaces for community

We offer resources for educators

McHenry County is also special for its deep commitment to its tourism industry and local economic development. In fact, McHenry County has adopted a shared brand with Naturally McHenry County, its tourism bureau, and the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation to demonstrate it solidarity with these industries and to increase the overall visibility of McHenry County Brand to the public.

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We're here to ensure everyone in McHenry County is served and treated with the upmost respect

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