McHenry County is a Community rich in history, tradition, and cultural diversity. In the late 1800's McHenry was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Today McHenry County is among the fastest growing counties in the state.

In September 1995, the McHenry County Board approved the creation of the Human Relations Council as a viable means to foster ethnic diversity, promote religious harmony, encourage the understanding of the physically challenged, and actively seek the quality of life guaranteed in our Constitution, for all people.

McHenry County Human Relations Council
2200 North Seminary Ave.
Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone:  815/334-4221

MISSION STATEMENT
It shall be the purpose of the McHenry County Human Relations Council to provide a forum to promote and support a living environment that is free from Prejudice, Discrimination, Persecution, Racism and Intolerance for all McHenry County Citizens.

OBJECTIVES
The McHenry County Human Relations Council has developed an action plan that includes four primary objectives, they are as follows:

COUNCIL INFORMATION
The Council is comprised of 15 members: 3 County board members and 12 Citizens at large. Membership represents a broad diversity of backgrounds with respect to Race, Creed, Ethnicity, Disability, Gender and Age.

All meetings of the council and its subcommittees are open to the public, and are conducted in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act. The council welcomes all visitors and encourages them to address the council with problems and concerns.

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. normally at the McHenry County Government Center, Administration Building, located at 600 Ware Road. When the location changes it will be announced.

To contact the McHenry County Human Relations Council for information regarding educational resources, speakers, and workshops, contact the County Office at 815/334-4221.