Corruption in the Dan Walker Administraton

My first public meeting was in the Algonquin Township Garage. It was about putting roads in the Silver Lakes, an unincorporated subdivision. I was in college (1960-65) and my father suggested I might find it of interest. Larry Lee was … Continue reading

County Board Doesn’t Seem to Understand Separation of Powers

Having read Kevin Craver’s article about the changes in the County Board’s rules after the 2016 at-large election of a McHenry County Board Chairman, I have concluded that were we in the 1770’s most members would have been Loyalists to … Continue reading

MCC Board Contract Extension for Vicky Smith Brings More Negative Publicity

At the Thursday night McHenry County College Board meeting, retiring Trustee Dennis Adams argued against extending MCC President Vicky Smith’s contract through June 30, 2015. “I don’t think any harm would come until the end of June,” he said, adding … Continue reading

Candidate Sought for County Building Commission Slot

A press release from the McHenry County Board: “The McHenry County Board is accepting applications from individuals interested in appointment to the McHENRY COUNTY PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION. “Incumbents may apply for reappointment. “A strong financial background is preferred with engineering … Continue reading

Our Minister Remembers the Marriage of Jan Skinner to Mike Peters

How often does one’s family get mentioned in a book? Jim Paulson served the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake from 1968-1973. Paulson is retired now and has written an autobiography entitled, “My Trip Home” As he writes about … Continue reading

Our Minister Remembers the Marriage of Jan Skinner to Mike Peters

How often does one’s family get mentioned in a book? Jim Paulson served the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake from 1968-1973. Paulson is retired now and has written an autobiography entitled, “My Trip Home” As he writes about … Continue reading