The Health Department is currently investigating several COVID-19 cases linked to adult volleyball leagues. So far, 14 people who played or watched volleyball at Jesse Oaks Food & Drink in Gages Lake in September have tested positive for COVID-19. Additional Info...

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, and the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center encourages all people to share a message of hope: Suicide is preventable, and help is available in Lake County. Additional Info...

The Health Department is still seeking applicants, especially those from Lake County communities most affected by COVID-19. Read on...

The Health Department’s Mental Health First Aid initiative has resumed operations and is now offering classes virtually. This includes a 2-hour self-paced course, followed by 4 hours of instructor-led training delivered virtually. Read on...

Cases among teens and young adults, business-related complaints rising. Public health officials in Lake and McHenry Counties are urging the public to take action to slow the spread of COVID-19. Read on...

Lake and McHenry County officials are working together to slow the recent resurgence of COVID-19. The two counties make up the North Suburban Region identified under a plan recently rolled out by the State of Illinois. Additional Info...