McHenry, Illinois

About McHenry

McHenry, IL is a thriving city located in northeastern Illinois, home to 28,825 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

McHenry holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 14.83 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,944 residents per square mile.

📰 McHenry News Today

• Peter Kiesig Obituary (1962 - 2026) - McHenry, IL - My Web Times Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• McHenry IL SWAT incident: Shelter-in-place order lifted after police response on Hunter Path, suspect hospitalized, officials say abc7chicago.com · Aug 8
• Howard Carl Stevens Obituary | Justen Funeral Homes | McHenry, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 16
• Dog Fatally Stabbed By Owner After Attacking Child Near McHenry Patch · Aug 14
• McHenry Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes McHenry Unique

• Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 28,825.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in McHenry

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in McHenry

• 31 North
• Addison's Steakhouse — steak house
• Brunch Cafe
• Buddyz Pizza — pizza
• Bulldog Ale House — american
• China House — chinese
• D.C. Cobb's — american
• Foxhole Tap and Pizzeria — pizza
• Green Street Cafe — american
• Happy Jack's

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in McHenry

• Boulder Creek Park reviews ★
• Center Street Park reviews ★
• Cold Springs Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Creekside Park reviews ★
• Fox Ridge Park reviews ★
• Freund Field reviews ★
• Green Street Park reviews ★
• Jaycee Park reviews ★
• Kiwanis Tot Lot reviews ★
• Knox Park reviews ★
• Malibu Playground reviews ★
• McCracken Athletic Field reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in McHenry

• Chauncey H Duker School
• Edgebrook Elem School
• Evergreen Academy
• Hilltop Elem School
• Innovation Academy
• Landmark Elem School
• McHenry Community High School
• McHenry Middle School
• Parkland School
• Riverwood Elementary School
• Valley View Elem School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Northwestern Medicine Mchenry ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of McHenry

🏘️ Nearby Communities