Briefs: 12th rabid bat reported

The McHenry County Department of Health reported its 12th rabid bat this year, one short of last year's county record of 13. The bats were found Aug. 2 on a bike path in Crystal Lake, on a backyard deck in Spring Grove Aug. 4 and in a kitchen Aug. 13. There was no human exposure in any of the recent cases. Since April, rabid bats have been found in Woodstock, Cary and Island Lake. Some 68 people in McHenry County have received rabies treatment since the beginning of the year as a precautionary measure. Statewide, the Illinois Department of Public Health has reported 42 rabid bats. If a bat is found in the home, call McHenry County Animal Control at (815) 459-6222. Try to contain it in a room or under a bucket. In order to test for rabies, the animal must be alive or recently deceased. Questions about exposure should be directed to the communicable disease program at (815) 334-4500.

Beaches closed for bacteria levels

The McHenry County Department of Health conducted beach water samplings at 35 licensed beaches on Thursday and closed Lake Park Beach in Crystal Lake, 300 Lake Shore Drive, and Park & Beach in McCullom Lake, 4811 Orchard Drive, due to high bacteria levels. Closed beaches were to be retested Friday with results available this morning. Check www.mcdh.info for updates.

Check out Huntley's farmers market

Huntley's second annual farmer's market will continue to offer fresh produce, live entertainment and events throughout August and September. The farmer's market is every Saturday through Sept. 27 on Coral Street in downtown Huntley. Kim's Black Belt Academy will perform martial arts demonstrations from 9 a.m. to noon on today. Call (847) 515-5262.