The information you are seeking may likely already be accessible on this website and may not require you to submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

Please navigate this website using the tools on the homepage or Online Services page. If the property for which the records are sought is located in a municipality, please contact the municipality directly for obtaining the records. A list of municipalities and other agencies can be found here.

If you would like to submit a FOIA request, please carefully read the information below. Illinois law requires public bodies to comply with or deny a FOIA request within five business days, unless the time for response is extended for an additional five business days, as allowed under the law. A request for records to be used for a commercial purpose requires a public body to respond within 21 business days.

METHODS TO REQUEST INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RECORDS

Please complete the Online FOIA Request Form or you can download the form [PDF] and mail, fax, email, or hand-deliver directly to the department for which the records are being sought.

Please be specific in the nature of your request in order for FOIA Officers to process your request more efficiently. (Illinois law does not require you to submit on the FOIA Request Form, but the request should be in writing). *Electronic records can be requested and will be provided, as allowed under the law.

COPY FEES (Some fees are regulated by state statutes)

• First 50 pages are free (black & white, letter or legal size)
• 15 cents per page thereafter (black & white, letter or legal size)
• Actual costs of copying for color copies

FOIA OFFICERS

Holly Eddy

HOURS TO INSPECT/REVIEW RECORDS

8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Monday through Friday

ACCESS TO RECORDS

Written request necessary

RECORDS AVAILABLE UPON IMMEDIATE REQUEST

Due to the sensitive nature of the information handled by this office, all requests must be reviewed by the FOIA Officers.

RECORDS ON FILE

• Employment Records
• Employment Applications
• Job Postings
• Union Contracts
• Benefit Information

TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET

Complete County Budget available online.

FUNCTION

The Human Resources Department is responsible for all activities related to developing, implementing and administering McHenry County’s employment policies, practices, procedures, employee benefits, new employee orientation, recruitment and payroll. The Human Resources Department strives to extend courteous customer service and provide accurate information to anyone they come in contact with.

CONTACT

Phone: 815-334-4220 Fax: 815-334-4648
Email: hrfoia@mchenrycountyil.gov

OFFICE HOURS

8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

LOCATION

McHenry County Administration Building
667 Ware Road
Woodstock, IL 60098

MAILING ADDRESS

McHenry County Human Resources
2200 North Seminary Avenue
Woodstock, IL 60098

EMPLOYEES

McHenry County Human Resources Director and 5 full time employees