Officials say they are still working to hire more staff after the animal adoption center at the McHenry County Animal Control was temporarily shut down earlier this month due to staffing shortages. The adoption center at the McHenry County Animal Control building in Crystal Lake closed on May 11 until further notice after officials said […]
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McHenry County Animal Control adoption center temporarily closes due to staffing shortage
The McHenry County Animal Control’s adoption center is closed until further notice after officials said Wednesday that they are experiencing a staffing shortage. “Businesses around the country are experiencing staffing issues and things are no different here at MCAC,” McHenry County Animal Control (MCAC) said in a statement on social media. The department said they […]
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Rabid bat found inside young child’s bedroom in Johnsburg, health officials say
The McHenry County Department of Health said that a bat found in a young child’s bedroom at a Johnsburg home has tested positive for rabies. The bat was located in the child’s bedroom on Wednesday, the health department said in a statement. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said they contacted the family and the […]
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Two arrested after dead, malnourished horses found on farm in Marengo
A horse owner and a caretaker have been arrested after two horses were found dead and five others were found ‘severely malnourished’ at a farm in Marengo. Jose Hidalgo, 45, of Elgin, and Jonathan E. Herrera, 21, of Harvard, were both charged with two counts of cruelty to animals and two counts of violating animal […]