Besides looking at lobbying expenses, Sunshine Review also examines governmental web sites.

McHenry County’s is praised for having

• Annual fiscal reports are available online.
• 2008 Budget is online.
• Building and zoning permit information is available.
• Board meeting minutes and agendas are available.
• A full listing of county board members and contact information is posted.
• Tax bills can be viewed and paid online. Tax rates are also posted.
• Freedom of Information Requests available on-line.

Front page of McHenry County's web site.

There are more good things on the web site, including a variety of maps. Take a look at what you can find on them.

The web site is criticized for

• not having county contracts online and
• not disclosing memberships in taxpayer-funded lobbying associations