McHenry County Board to move ahead with public hearing on redistricting proposal This map is how the McHenry County Board is considering dividing up to the county. Each district would be represented by two members. Courtesy McHenry County/Shaw Media
Updated 5/24/2021 12:05 PM
The McHenry County Board last week decided it will move ahead with gathering public input on the redrawing of the county board s map.
It is a process required by the state of Illinois every 10 years after the U.S. Census to ensure that representation is equal to population changes.
During the meeting, Chairman Mike Buehler presented members of the county board with his proposed map redrawing the county board s districts.
McHenry County Board to consider cancellation of ICE contract after committee approval About 80 people attended a rally May 1 in Woodstock against McHenry County s contract to house detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Some attendees wrapped themselves in a thin mylar sheet as symbolism of solidarity with detainees issued similar blankets while in custody. Matthew Apgar/Shaw Media McHenry County Board members Carlos Acosta, left, and Kelli Wegener speak to a crowd of about 80 attendees May 1at a rally in Woodstock to end McHenry County s contract to house detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Matthew Apgar/Shaw Media