SPRING SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2020

cityofmchenry.org POPULATION: 26, 992 MAYOR Wayne S. Jett CITY CLERK Trisha Ramel IN THIS ISSUE ALDERMEN Ward 1 Victor A. Santi From the Mayor’s Desk...... PG. 3 Ward 2 Andrew A. Glab Ward 3 Jeffrey A. Schaefer Ward 4 Ryan Harding Community Events & Ward 5 Chad Mihevc Information...... PG. 4 Ward 6 Patrick Devine Ward 7 Sue Miller City of McHenry ...... PG. 9 MUNICIPAL CENTER HOURS Public Works Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Department...... PG. 10 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Community Development. . . . PG. 15 McHenry City Council meetings are scheduled on the first and third Monday of the month. All meetings begin Economic Development. . . . . PG. 18 at 7:00 PM and are held in the Municipal Center Council Chambers. The 2020 Council meeting schedule is posted on the city web site at www.cityofmchenry.org. Police Department...... PG. 21 CITY PHONE NUMBERS Parks & Recreation Municipal Center 815-363-2100 Department...... PG. 22 Mayor Wayne S. Jett 815-363-2108 City Clerk Trisha Ramel 815-363-2108 Deputy City Clerk Monte Johnson 815-363-2108 City Administrator Derik Morefield 815-363-2108 Community Development 815-363-2170 Director Ross Polerecky Economic Development 815-363-2110 Director Douglas Martin HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Finance 815-363-2100 Director Carolyn Lynch CITY OF MCHENRY OFFICES Parks & Recreation Director 815-363-2160 WILL BE CLOSED ON: Bill Hobson May 25th (Memorial Day) Public Works Director 815-363-2186 Friday July 3rd (Independence Day) Troy Strange Sept. 7th (Labor Day) Police 815-363-2200 Chief John Birk The Prairieland Disposal schedule will be delayed Emergency 911 one day due to holidays. Non-Emergency 815-363-2200 McHenry Township Fire Protection District Emergency 911 Non-Emergency 815-385-0075

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Friends and Neighbors, Welcome to 2020! There are so many exciting things planned for this year that make me proud to be Mayor of McHenry. It’s hard to believe that this is the 3rd year of the McHenry ShamRocks the Fox St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. This year the event will be held on Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th. The weekend will kick off with the Shamrock Shuffle 5k, followed by the dyeing of the Fox River and St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, and close with fireworks from Miller Point on Sunday evening. In between, enjoy live music, beer, and children’s activities on Miller Point during both days. Visit www.visitmchenrycounty.com/ Shamrocksthefox for a detailed schedule. Thursday night City Band Concerts and Farmers Market begin in May, Green Street Cruise Nights start Monday, June 8th, and the McHenry Downtown Business Association Taste of Summer takes place on Saturday, June 13th, as does the annual Kiwanis Soap Box Derby. New in 2020 is the 1st R.I.S.E. Concert. My beautiful wife Amber and I started the R.I.S.E. Up Foundation as a means to raise funds for the development of family-oriented projects that may not otherwise be able to be completed in the community. The first concert, to be held Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th, will be highlighted by country music stars Brantley Gilbert and the Eli Young Band on Saturday, June 20th. For us Bear fans, former Bear Zach Miller will also be debuting his musical talent. For more information about attending this event, or supporting the R.I.S.E. Up Foundation, visit www.riseupfoundationmchenry.org. July and August are highlighted by the always rockin’ McHenry Fiesta Days music weekend July 9th -12th and the McHenry Rotary Blues, Brews, and BBQ, presented by D.C. Cobbs, August 14th – 16th. Visit www.mchenryfiestadays.com and www.mrbbb.com for more information on these events. One important event change that I wanted to mention is that the annual Independence Day Fireworks celebration will be taking place the evening of Sunday, July 12th, to close out Fiesta Days Music weekend. This change was made in an effort to tie into the family oriented activities that take place on the Sunday of Fiesta Days Music weekend, as well as to get a bigger “bang” for our buck with those companies that put on the firework shows. There are so many great activities going on in McHenry this summer that my calendar is already FULL. I look forward to seeing you around town! Yours, Wayne Jett

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Shamrocks the Fox MARCH Saturday, March 14 • 8 a.m.: McHenry Shamrock Shuffle 5k 14-15 • 9 a.m.: River Dyeing by Blarney Island • 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Miller Point - Children’s Activities, Live Music and Beer Tent at Miller Point • 11 a.m..: McHenry St. Pat’s Parade

Sunday, March 15 • 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Miller Point - Children’s Activities, Live Music and Beer Tent at Miller Point • 7 p.m. - Fireworks from Miller Point.

Shamrock Shuffle MARCH Website: Mchenry.kiwanisone.org March 14 Registration: 7:00 am - 7:45 am Kids Dash: 7:45 am 8:00 AM 5K Start: 8:00 am Location: McHenry High School East Campus, 1012 N. Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050 Registration: Online open NOW and closes NOON March 12, 2020. Registration will be taken at the event. Cash or Check payment at the event.

St. Baldricks Day MARCH Website: Stbaldricks.org/events/McHenry2020 McHenry High School West Campus March 19 Join this St. Baldrick’s event, and whether you decide to shave 5-8 PM your head, volunteer, or donate, we hope you’ll be a part of the excitement! The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-powered charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government.

Arbor Day Ceremony APRIL McHenry Municipal Center Council Chamber Planting trees is a wonderful way to help the environment and Fri. 24th memorialize someone special. As a part of the city’s celebration, the 3:30 PM Arbor Day Tree Donation Program has been established to help residents with all of the details for planting or donating a tree. Residents wishing to participate in this program must fill out the tree donation form available online at cityofmchenry.org, or at the Municipal Center. The deadline for tree donations is April 3rd, 2020. For further information regarding this program please contact the Public Works Department Forestry Crew Leader, Mike Harper at 815-363-2162. 44 City of McHenry

Community Events & Information

City Band Concerts & & Pearl Street Market MAY-SEPT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, 3400 PEARL ST. Thursdays Food & Refreshments Available! May 14 Full Concert schedule on page 23. through September 24th

Annual Day of Play & Fitness Fair

The McHenry Recreation center is your location for family recreation and fitness. MAY Come out to enjoy a glimpse of our athletics, youth program, day camp, athletics affiliate groups, and family fitness programs. We will have events and demos for 2nd the adults and kids. Local vendors will be on site as well. Want to be part of the fair? 11 AM-2 PM Contact Nicole at [email protected] for more information. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Reg #482113A All Ages Saturday, May 2 11:00 am - 2:00 pm McHenry Recreation Center FREE!

Green Street JUNE-OCT Municipal Lot June 8th 5-8:00 PM through Organized by Financial Dynamics, Inc. October 12th Cancellations due to weather will be re-scheduled to the Every other week following Monday. starting June 8th

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JUNE Taste of Taste a variety of food from participating downtown food and beverage establishments. Sat. June 13 Summer Check out McHenry Area Downtown Business 1-4:30 PM Association on Facebook for more info. Food, Friends & Fun

2020 Kiwanis McHenry Kiwanis hosts the 18th Annual Soap Box Derby in 2020! Soap JUNE Box Derby inspires. It’s engaging and challenging and creates passion. Sat. June 13th It provides education in science, technology, engineering and math. It teaches leadership, sportsmanship and perseverance. It provides mentorship, competition, friendship and teamwork. It’s rooted in family and community and creates champions on and off the track!

Location: McHenry High School East Campus, 1012 N. Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050

Schedule of Events: 8:20 am - Group photo of cars & drivers 9:00 am - Parade Begins 9:45 am - Races Begin

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R.I.S.E. Concert www.riseupfoundationmchenry.org JUNE RISE UP concerts to benefit McHenry Splashpad. June June 19th – Rock The Lake June 20th – Splash Into Country 19-20th

The R.I.S.E. (Revitalize, Invest, Succeed & Encourage) Up Foundation, a 501(c)3, was filed by Wayne and Amber Jett in 2019 for the purpose of providing funding for projects specifically focused on enhancing the quality of life for children and their families in McHenry, Illinois.

Day at Petersen Farm The City of McHenry Landmark Commission partnering with the McHenry County JUNE Farm Bureau will sponsor the twelfth annual A Day at Petersen Farm at McHenry’s historic farm site on Sunday, June 28th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Activities 28th include 4-H animals, antique farm tractors & equipment, a dairy cow exhibition with cow milking, craft presentations, hayrides, a 1913 steam-powered tractor, 10 AM - 4 PM farm gardens, house & barn tours, magic shows & live music and food vendors.

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Fiesta Days JULY July 9-19 Petersen Park July 9-12 Music Fest Weekend 9th July 11 McHenry River Run July 12 Fireworks Through July 13 Big Wheel Race 19th July 15 Kids Track Meet July 19 Parade

To learn more visit : www.mchenryfiestadays.com

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MISS MCHENRY SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT Applications are now being accepted for the 71st Annual Miss McHenry Scholarship Pageant. The pageant will be held on Saturday, June 27th. Applications are available at East & West Campus, Marian Central, McHenry Municipal Center, McHenry Recreation Center, and on the city website, www.ci.mchenry.il.us. Check out our Facebook @missmchenrypageant for more info! Miss McHenry is a scholarship pageant, and the queen receives a $1,000 scholarship! The pageant does NOT require talent or swimsuit competition. All applicants attend personal development courses which teach them everything they need to know for the pageant, as well as invaluable life skills, such as interviewing, public speaking, and more! Registration is open to young women between the ages of 16 and 21. Contestants must live within the boundaries of McHenry School District 156 with a McHenry address and have never been married. Only the first 15 applications will be accepted. Contestants are required to obtain business sponsorship/sponsorships. (2 maximum) in an amount equal to $300.

QUESTIONS? Contact Pageant Directors Vanessa Kazubowski or Julie Durkin at [email protected]

We hope to see you there!

2020 KIWANIS LITTLE MISS PEANUT PAJAMA PARTY Application Deadline: April 20, 2020

Event: Monday, May 11, 2020 Time: 6:30 pm (arrival at 6:00 pm) Location: Smiths Garage, 3315 Pearl Street, McHenry, IL 60050 For more information: 815-363-3366

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ONLINE FORMS AND APPLICATIONS PORTAL The City will soon have an online forms and applications portal. Select forms will be available to fill out and submit online. No more printing, scanning, mailing, or even emailing forms! If not already active, this forms portal should be operational soon after publication date of this newsletter! Cityofmchenry.org/forms

APRIL IS NATIONAL SAFE DIGGING MONTH National Safe Digging Month serves as a natural reminder to call 811 before beginning any digging project. State law requires you to notify JULIE at least two (2) business days in advance of the digging project regardless of the project size or depth, even if you are digging in the same area as a previous project. It’s a free service. Simply dial 8-1-1 or go online to www.illinois1call.com for a locate request.

JULIE personnel do not perform locating or marking services; however JULIE alerts member utility companies so they can mark your property for safe digging. JULIE member companies use the following color codes when paint or flags are utilized to mark underground facilities:

Simply dial 8-1-1 or go online to www.illinois1call.com for a locate request.

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2020 SPRING HYDRANT FLUSHING PROGRAM The City will begin its spring hydrant flushing operation April 6 -24 throughout the City on April 6, 2020 for a two-week period ending April 24, 2020. Should a delay arise, the flushing operation will be completed the week of April 27, 2020. Hydrant flushing is necessary to clean and maintain the water distribution system. During the flushing period, water can become discolored. If this occurs, run your cold water tap for a few minutes until the water clears. If this does not correct the problem, wait approximately one (1) hour and flush the cold water again. Do not run your hot water until the cold water tap has cleared. This discoloration is not hazardous for human consumption; however, clothing can become stained during laundering. Should you have any questions, please call the Public Works Department at 815-363-2186.

2020 YARDWASTE PROGRAMS PRAIRIELAND DISPOSAL WILL BEGIN ITS YARD WASTE CURBSIDE COLLECTION CURBSIDE COLLECTION ON APRIL 6, 2020. Residents may use either 2-ply, 50# weight kraft paper bags or garbage type cans which do April 6 – December 11 not exceed 33 gallons in size with a maximum weight of 50 pounds per container. To make the containers more visible, please mark the containers with a large X or YW. No plastic bags are allowed. Containers must have a pre-paid yard waste sticker affixed to each bag or can. Stickers may be purchased at the Municipal Center or any location that sells refuse stickers. Branches must be bundled to a maximum length of 5 feet, a maximum of 2 feet in diameter, and a maximum of 50 pounds per bundle and must also have a pre-paid yard waste sticker attached to each bundle. Should you have any questions, please call Prairieland Disposal at 847-381-9300. THE YARD WASTE DROP-OFF SITE WILL BE OPERATED ON DROPOFF FACILITY SATURDAYS (EXCEPT HOLIDAYS) FROM 7:00 AM UNTIL NOON BEGINNING ON APRIL 11, 2020. The facility is located at Knox Park Begins April 11 and can be accessed from Route 31 using Bank Drive. There is no charge for this service to residents, but the vehicle used to transport the material must 7am to Noon display a 2020 vehicle mirror hang tag. Tags are obtained showing proof of residency (i.e. driver’s license with City of McHenry address). Yard waste may either be in 2-ply, 50# weight kraft paper bags or garbage type cans. Plastic bags are allowed if they are untied upon drop-off and then taken home with the resident. All branches must be bundled to a maximum length of 5 feet, a maximum of 2 feet in diameter, and a maximum of 50 pounds per bundle.

YARD WASTE PROGRAM MATERIALS ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS: grass clippings, leaves, branches 3 inches in diameter or less, brush, garden plants, flowers, weeds, bark pieces, pine cones. MATERIALS NOT ALLOWED: tree trunks & stumps, branches larger than 3 inches in diameter, fence posts, railroad ties, firewood, rocks, sod or dirt. 1111 Public Works

E-WASTE COLLECTION 2020 Prairieland Disposal will remove e-waste at the curb on the resident’s regular March 23-27 refuse pick-up day beginning March 23, 2020 and ending March 27, 2020. Residents are limited to five (5) electronic items per pick-up. Out of those five (5) items, only one (1) may be a television or one (1) computer monitor. Should you have any questions, please call Prairieland Disposal at 847-381-9300.

Beginning on January 1, 2012, the Illinois Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act banned certain types of electronics from being disposed in Illinois landfills such as televisions, monitors, computers, laptops, electronic mice and many other common electronic items you may have in your home. A complete list of electronics that are banned from landfills is available online from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency website at www.epa. illinois.gov Click on the Citizen’s tab and then on Land Pollution and Waste Disposal in the drop-down list.

RESTORATION WORK 2020 Restoration work to parkways damaged by snowplows and water main breaks will begin in the spring. Materials such as black dirt, sod, and blacktop need to be available before work can begin. Restoration of damaged sidewalks and curbs will start as soon as the weather permits. This is ongoing work for the Public Works Utility and Street Divisions and will commence as soon as possible.

2020 SPRING BRUSH PICK-UP PROGRAM

BEGINS APRIL 27 The City will begin its spring brush pick-up program on April 27, 2020 at 7:00 AM for the entire city. All residents must have their brush out to the curb by 7:00 AM on April 27th. Crews will visit each street once and continue until they have gone through the entire City. No callbacks will be made.

This program is for tree material only; yard waste belongs in the Yard Waste Collection Program provided by Prairieland Disposal. This program is intended for larger tree branches resulting from trimming or storm damage and is for residential properties only. No stumps or roots will be taken. Branches should be as long as possible and no more than 5 inches in diameter. Residents are advised to place brush on the parkway parallel to the street but not in the street. If you have any questions, please call the Public Works Department at 815-363-2186.

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STORM DAMAGE PICK-UP CRITERIA The City may provide a storm damage pick-up following a major storm event that has impacted large areas of the community. This service is intended to CRITERIA assist in the clean-up of severe damage and not the result of tree trimming or thunderstorms. The City uses the Weather Command weather service to help • Sustained wind determine if weather events meet the criteria and are severe enough to warrant a speeds of 40mph storm damage pick-up. or greater If the need for a storm damage pick-up has been determined by the City, notification of the storm damage pick-up will be posted on the City’s website and • Wind gust speeds Facebook page. Residents should place branches on the parkway parallel to the street but not in the street, making sure that the branches are as long as possible of 58mph or and no more than 5 inches in diameter. No stumps or roots will be taken. greater For any additional brush removal, residents who do not have a landscape service should follow the Prairieland Disposal guidelines for the 2020 Yard Waste Programs. ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT POLLUTION As stormwater flows over driveways, lawns, and sidewalks, it picks up debris, chemicals, dirt and other pollutants. Stormwater can flow into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal water. Anything that enters a storm sewer system is discharged untreated into the waterways we use for swimming, fishing, and providing drinking water. Polluted runoff is the nation’s greatest threat to clean water. By practicing healthy household habits, homeowners can keep common pollutants like pesticides, fertilizers, pet waste, grass clippings, and automotive fluids off the ground and out of stormwater. Adopt these healthy household habits and help protect lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands. As we all know summer rains can be anything from a gentle rain to a downpour. That is why it is very important to follow the directions on the fertilizer you are using. Putting down fertilizer at the wrong time or over spreading it on sidewalks and driveways is a waste of money and more importantly, bad for the environment. Spreading fertilizer right before a heavy rain can wash it all away, leaving your lawn with no food. The other more important thing that happens is the fertilizer gets washed away and taken to places it should never be. When fertilizer ends up in creeks and rivers it causes damage to the natural habitat of everything that lives there.

A FEW SIMPLE STEPS TO PREVENT THIS POLLUTION ARE: 1. Follow manufacturer’s directions 2. Do not fertilize right before a heavy rain 3. Do not overspread fertilizer. If you accidently do get it on driveways or sidewalks clean it up before it can get washed away and cause damage to the environment. 13 Public Works

PUBLIC WORKS EXPERIENCING A PROJECT UPDATES SEWER BACKUP? 2020 City of McHenry Resurfacing Road Program If you are experiencing a sewer backup during the Work for this program includes hot-mix asphalt milling hours of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, contact the Public and resurfacing, removal and replacement of concrete Works Department at 815-363-2186 before calling curb and cutter, sidewalk replacement, American Disabilities Act improvements, pavement markings, and a plumber. If after 3:30 PM, call the non-emergency other necessary and incidental work. police phone number at 815-363-2200. Public Streets to be completed in the program include: Works personnel will be sent to your location to Pebble Creek Drive, Brighton Place, Westminster Place, assess the problem. If the blockage is in the City’s Amberwood Place, Dorchester Place, and Geneva Place. sewer main line, the City will take corrective action as quickly as possible. If the blockage is in your IDOT Route 31 Resurfacing Road Program private sewer line (the portion from the building to Illinois Department of Transportation will be resurfacing the sewer main line), you will be requested to call Illinois Route 31 from Shamrock Lane in the City of a plumber to clear your building’s service. In this McHenry to Edgewood Road in the Village of Prairie instance, all necessary repairs and restoration are Grove. The project will include milling and resurfacing, rumble strips, pavement markings, utility structure the responsibility of the homeowner. adjustments as well as other necessary and related If you have any questions, need additional work. The General Contractor for the project will be details or assistance, call Peter Baker & Son Company of Lake Bluff, Illinois. The 815-363-2186. road will remain open to two way traffic; motorists can anticipate daily lane closures with flaggers throughout the duration of the project which is expected to be completed in the early summer of 2020. City Responsibility Through the Investing in Illinois Program, this will allow Nicor Gas...... to ensure continued safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to the more than 650 northern Illinois communities Nicor Gas serves, Nicor Gas is increasing the level of infrastructure improvements in our community. Investing in Illinois will allow Nicor Gas to replace hundreds of miles of aging natural gas pipeline, move natural gas meters from inside homes and businesses to the outside, upgrade natural gas storage systems and refurbish stations that regulate the pressure in the natural gas system. City of McHenry areas City Sewer Line Private Sewer Line affected by this initiative are addresses in the Country Sewer Club and Millstream Subdivisions. Connection

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MAINTAINING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AROUND HELP PREVENT THE YOUR SWIMMING POOL BREEDING OF MOSQUITOES Millions of us enjoy the warm weather every year by • Don’t let standing water collect on your swimming in pools and relaxing in hot tubs. property! However, there are several hazards around your • Check turned up garbage can lids, grill swimming pool that can cause potential harm. The covers, and children’s toys. City of McHenry suggests that owners make pool safety • Empty, clean & refill birdbaths & wading their priority by following a set pools at least twice a week. of guidelines: • Repair roofs having inadequate drainage. • Cover boats when not in use. • Obtain a building permit from Community • Aerate landscape ponds or stock with Development Department before installing a new pool mosquito—eating fish. or hot tub, including temporary pools • Properly discard old tires or store under • Keep children under active supervision at all times secure cover. • Have young or inexperienced swimmers wear a U.S. Coast Guard-Approved life jacket • Enroll in an age-appropriate water class to learn how to swim well • Secure your pool with appropriate barriers • Keep your pool or hot tub water clean and clear by City maintaining proper chemical levels, circulation and Responsibility filtration • Ensure everyone knows how to respond to aquatic emergencies by having appropriate safety equipment and taking water safety, first aid and CPR classes • Establish a set of pool rules Have a safe summer, and enjoy the water!

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CITY ORDINANCE PROHIBITS THE BLOWING MAY IS BUILDING OF GRASS CLIPPINGS SAFETY MONTH!! The International Code Council recently announced • When left or dumped in the roadway, clippings present that the 40th annual Building Safety Month will take a serious problem to passing motorcyclists. Going over place in May 2020 and will focus on “Safer Buildings, clumps of grass clippings – wet or dry – is similar to Safer Communities, Safer World.” trying to navigate over slick ice. The motorcycle’s tires can lose traction, making the rider lose control similar Building Safety Month is an educational, interactive to hydroplaning or skidding. campaign that takes place worldwide every May. Its goal is to raise awareness about the importance of building codes and a strong system of code • Debris blown into the street is a major problem for enforcement so that homeowners, government storm sewer systems. Leaves and grass clippings clog officials, and the public have the information needed both grates and pipes, contributing to back-ups and/ to ensure safety in the spaces where they live, work, or flooding. They accumulate in the pipes, not only and learn. The Code Council, its 64,000 members, contributing to reduction in flow but also ponding, and a range of construction and design professionals giving mosquitoes breeding areas participate in this campaign to highlight the importance of building safety though proclamations, informational events, legislative briefings, and more.

The weekly themes for 2020 are: • Week One, May 1-10: Disaster Preparedness • Week Two, May 11-17: Water Safety • Week Three, May 18-24: Resiliency. Sustainability. Innovation. • Week Four, May 25-31: Training the Next Generation

For more information about the campaign, visit www.buildingsafetymonth.org.

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FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN With support from a grant through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program, McHenry County Department of Planning and Development and the City of McHenry Department of Economic Development are leading a two-year collaborative effort to develop a comprehensive Corridor Plan for the Fox River and adjoining river communities from Burtons Bridge to the Dutch Creek inlet at Johnsburg . The project builds on the foundation of two previous Fox River Corridor plans – one for the Villages of Algonquin and Carpentersville (completed in December 2015) and another for McHenry and Lake Counties (completed in September 2018). However, this project is ultimately a blank slate upon which priorities can emerge through the planning process. Some of the focus areas include ways to improve multijurisdictional planning efforts, recreation, commerce, examining perceived and actual barriers to enjoyment of the river and more. The other Fox River Plans can be viewed at www.cmap.illinois.gov/programs/lta/fox-river.

ZAGSTER BIKE SHARE PROGRAM

Bike sharing helps build strong communities and most successful bike share programs are the result of strong community effort. We would like to invite you to join us in supporting and growing this impactful program using the code below for free membership.

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April 1, 2020 Census Day WHAT IS THE CENSUS AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? The 2020 Census is a count of every person living in the United States regardless of their country of origin or immigration status. Every person residing in your household as of April 1, 2020 should be counted. This includes newborns and infants, children, grandparents and other relatives, friends and non-relatives.

WHAT IS THE CENSUS AND WHY IS IT HOW AND WHEN CAN I RESPOND TO IMPORTANT? THE 2020 CENSUS? The Census is important because it determines political 95% of the Census will be through individuals self- representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. It responding via electronic means – ONLINE (computer), also determines amounts/percentages of federal funding by PHONE/cell phone, by MAIL. You can do this on-line, for various programs like food stamps, road repair, once you receive a formal mailer from the U.S. Census schools, libraries, hospitals, school lunch/poverty level with a personalized code in mid to late March 2020. You programs, etc. can also respond by U.S. Mail if you wish.

The Census also provides critical information for decision-makers who provide daily services, products WHAT IF I NEED HELP RESPONDING and support for you and your community. TO THE CENSUS? The Census is a U.S. Constitutional mandate (Article 1, Section 1) that the country conduct a decennial (10 There are several ways to get help in responding to the year) Census. The 2020 Census marks the 24th Census Census. 1) You can go to a trusted source like your public undertaken in the U.S. since 1790. library (the McHenry Public Library) and use an online computer to complete the Census. Library workers will The 2020 Census questionnaire consists of 9 questions. A help you with the process number of these questions must be completed for every Contact the McHenry Public Library (815) 385-0036 member living in the house. for more information or you can visit 2020census.gov. Remember – the deadline to complete your on-line questionnaire is April 30, 2020

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MURALS - PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS

Murals/Public Art INTERACTIVE MAPPING APPLICATIONS Installations are approved! The City has started making interactive mapping We are hoping area business owners who have inquired applications for public use. The City’s Zoning map and will begin the application process soon to beautify Ward map are now interactive. There is also an app for McHenry. A public art committee has been formed that Economic Development opportunities. will review each application to be sure it meets the policy Go to: cityofmchenry.org/maps guidelines formed to respect individual creativity, rules to check them out! established in our sign guidelines, and maintenance and upkeep of the designs. Some samples of public art we hope to look forward to in the very near future can be seen below. Guidelines and Applications are available on our website www.cityofmchenry.org/murals or you can contact Dorothy in the Economic Development Department at 815-363-2175. We’re excited to see more beautiful additions around town soon!

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NEW PERSONNEL McHenry Police Department is proud to RETIREMENT announce these recent hires

On Wednesday, February 5th, 2020, Kathryn “Kate” Rife started with us as a full-time Telecommunicator. Kate graduated from Harvard High School and received her Associated Degree in Criminal Justice from McHenry County College. She has been the Business Office Manager at Deer Path of Huntley. Nancy Shephard Telecommunicator Nancy On Wednesday, February 12th, 2020, Tyler Hubbard Shepherd retired on Friday, started with us as a full-time Telecommunicator. December 27th, 2019 from the Tyler graduated from Byron High School and served McHenry Police Department in the United States Marine Corps. Since 2016, Tyler and. She served with us since has been a Telecommunicator with the Rock County 2012 but has also served many Communicators Center in Janesville, Wisconsin. police/fire agencies since 1979 This center services police, fire and EMS for 23 We are grateful to Nancy not different municipalities. only for her years of service with the McHenry Police Department, but her service to public safety as a whole.

On Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 the McHenry Police Department welcomed two new officers. They came with prior experience and were able to head directly into our field training program!

Ashley O’Herron is a Jacobs High School (Algonquin) graduate and has her Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement & Justice Administration from Western Illinois University. Ashley has been a police officer with the Hanover Park Police Department since December 2015

Henri Krueger is a Grant Community High School (Fox Lake) graduate and has his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from the College of Lake County. Henri has been a police officer with the College of Lake County since July 2012.

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Coffee with the Chief Coffee with the Chief has been a huge success. More and more residents are showing up to each edition. We’ve listened to some of your suggestions and have changed the format to invite much more open Q&A. Bring us any police related questions you’d like and we will continue to bring you all the McHenry news!! Our first Coffee with the Chief this year is scheduled for March 31st . “Cookies With the Chief” follows on May 27th. Sign the kids up for some story time and cookies! Check out our Facebook Page @McHenryPD for As always, getting the important information out to you upcoming events as quickly as we can is one of our priorities. We continue along with the to utilize NIXLE to accomplish this, along with social Library’s calendar. media. If you would like to sign up for NIXLE, text your zip code to 888777 and you will receive important alerts that impact our area like : Criminal Activities, Road Closures, Missing Persons, Severe Weather and Local Events.

We continue to support the Torch Run for Special Olympics of Illinois and do our best to fundraise at events throughout the year. We also have great Special Olympic of Illinois Shirts and Hats for sale at each event or at the PD. IF you would like to help or participate, contact Public Affairs Officer Patrick Polidori for more details ppolidori@ cityofmchenry.org.

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McHenry Parks & Recreation – Adult Trips All trips depart from McHenry Recreation Center. Register in person or by mail: McHenry Recreation Center, 3636 Municipal Drive, McHenry, IL 60050.

DIAMOND JO CASINO PILOT PETE’S OUT & ABOUT FOR LUNCH Try your luck at Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque, IA. Join us to meet others and enjoy a good lunch at fun No matter what you’re looking for, you’re sure to find restaurants just outside of our area! Participants from it at Diamond Jo’s! There are over 975 slots and table McHenry Parks & Rec-reation and Crystal Lake Park games such as Blackjack, Roulette, Bonus Craps and District will meet together. various Poker games. Lunch is includ-ed at The Kitchen Transportation via recreation van. Pilot Pete’s is located Buffet. Here you can choose from a wide varie-ty of in the Schaumburg Regional Airport and is a Chicagoland delicious options such as roasted chicken, chef-carved aviation themed eatery. Featured on Chicago’s Best, the meats, pasta, soup and salad bar, decadent desserts menu offers a wide array of great food. Purchase lunch and more. Each player will receive $10 slot play credit. on your own. Transportation to Huntley via recreation van. Coach bus Registration deadline Tue, Apr 7. Reg #494543A from there to the casino. Registration deadline Tue, Mar 17. Reg #494537A Ages 18 & up

Tuesday, April 14 10:00 am – 2:30 pm Ages 21 & up Depart McHenry Recreation Center $8/person Tuesday, March 31 7:15 am – 5:45 pm

Depart McHenry Recreation Center $46/R – $51/NR “CAMP MCHENRY” HOLIDAY CAMP Kids are off, but that doesn’t mean you are! We offer LAKE GENEVA LUNCH, STUDIO WINERY & a variety of field trips and activities to keep your child GINGER BLOSSOM active when school is closed. Kids will participate in group games, arts & crafts and outside activities Start your trip with a relaxing lunch at the Cobalt Lounge (dependent on weather). A short field trip is planned for in Fontana, WI. It has one of the most spectacular views each day! Children should wear comfortable clothing of Geneva Lake. Lunch will include Yacht Club Chicken and bring a sack lunch and drink. Flexible drop-off and Wrap, sweet potato fries, dessert and coffee/soda. Next pick-up times. Trips to be announced at a later date. we head to The Studio Win-ery in Lake Geneva for the More details will be provided to parents 1 week prior to “Musician Wine Tasting.” Taste the Amadeus, Coltrane, scheduled days. Axl, Ringo and Hendrix wines which range from dry to sweet. Take home a bottle of your favorite. Our final Reg # Ages stop is the eclectic Ginger Blossom store in Spring Day Date Time Grove, which carries ethnic and traditional crafts, rugs, 422071E 6 – 12 M Mar 23 7:30 am – 6:00 pm furniture, sweaters, antiques and more from all over the 422071F 6 – 12 TU world. Shop or peruse their items. Transportation via Mar 24 7:30 am – 6:00 pm recreation van. 422071G 6 – 12 W Mar 25 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Registration deadline Mon, Mar 23. Reg #494538A 422071H 6 – 12 TH Mar 26 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

Ages ` 21 & up 422071I 6 – 12 F Mar 27 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

Thursday, April 9 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Depart McHenry Recreation Center $82/R – $87/NR Location: McHenry Recreation Center Min/Max: 8/13

Fee: $35/R – $45/NR Length: 1 day 2222 Parks & Recreation

CITY CONCERT SCHEDULE 2020 VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, 3400 PEARL STREET

Dates Theme Musical Theme Thursday May 14 Joseph Huber Thursday May 21 MCHS Thursday May 28 Comstock Lode Thursday June 4 City Band Thursday June 11 City Band Thursday June 18 Fox String Crossing Thursday June 25 City Band Thursday July 2 City Band Thursday July 9 Family Night City Band Thursday July 16 Fiesta Days TBA Thursday July 23 City Band Thursday July 30 City Band Thursday August 6 Italian Night Larry Breidenbach Thursday August 13 Kevin Purcell Thursday August 20 Bella Cain Thursday August 27 Saturday June Band Thursday Sept 3 Latino Night TBA Thursday Sept 10 WACO Thursday Sept 17 Family Night Chicago Farmer Thursday Sept 24 Miles Over Mountains

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Memorial Day Ceremony MAY The annual Combined Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 25th in Veterans Memorial Park at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony includes a brief Mon. 25th parade and placement of the ceremonial wreath at St. Patrick’s Cemetery and in the Fox River, concluding with Taps and a rifle salute.

Celebrate JULY Independence 12th Day! Petersen Park McHenry Area Jaycees Day Fireworks Fireworks at Dusk