Rauner Appoints Regional University Trustees

A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Announces Appointments Governor Rauner announced today he has made appointments to the Board of Trustees at Southern Illinois University, Eastern Illinois University and Chicago State University. Name: John Gilbert Position: Board of … Continue reading

Message of the day – Raised Hands

On October 7th, next Wednesday, the McHenry County License and Liquor Committee will hold a hearing starting at 6 PM.  It will be at the administrative center north of the county jail. Input will be sought on whether the county … Continue reading

Chicago Tribune Notices $40 Million in College Pork McHenry County Blog Reported Over Two Months Ago

June 27th McHenry County Blog ran a story about Chicago State’s University got $40 million from state government to build a new campus on Chicago’s West Side. It was a travesty then and it still is now that the Chicago … Continue reading

Legislature Rewards Chicago State University’s 16% Graduation Rate (after 6 Years!) with New $40 Million West Side Campus

Sometimes you have to connect the dots. This time it’s about what capital spending is being voted on in Illinois and what it is rewarding. A USA Today story highlighted Chicago State University’s 16% graduation rate after six years. Only … Continue reading