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The following article about the retirement of McHenry County Conservation District Police Chief Jeff Diedrick appeared in the winter edition of the District’s “Landscapes:” … Continue reading
Category Archives: McHenry County College Promise
The McHenry County Board meeting debate Tuesday was extraordinary in its lack of focus on the gambling issue. Algonquin’s Marc Munaretto put it best, asking why two resolutions, one to hold an advisory referendum on the issue and the other … Continue reading
This is the third part of my article on the MCC MAP meeting Tuesday night The McHenry County College Promise, Todd McDonald told me, has already completely processed 650 high school graduates. Another 170 or so await a report from … Continue reading
Last Friday when I read a Northwest story online quoting a statement the college had released about the deal that had been cut with outgoing MCC President Walt Packard, I immediately requested a copy. It finally arrived Wednesday. Not exactly … Continue reading
At the League of Women Voters of McHenry County candidates forum at McHenry County College last night I saw MCC board candidate Ron Parrish wearing this button. It says, ASK MEABOUT THEPROMISE Parish is Chairperson of the MCC Promise, which, … Continue reading
In spite of all the hubbub over the minor league baseball stadium, only three people have filed for McHenry County College Board’s two six-year terms. But, guess what? One of the challengers, John Darger, was a frequent and vocal opponent … Continue reading
In spite of all the hubbub over the minor league baseball stadium, only three people have filed for McHenry County College Board’s two six-year terms. But, guess what? One of the challengers, John Darger, was a frequent and vocal opponent … Continue reading
After being derailed by the abortive attempt of the McHenry County Board’s efforts to force taxpayers to finance a minor league baseball stadium, free tuition of all college district high school grads is back on the track. Based on the … Continue reading
After being derailed by the abortive attempt of the McHenry County Board’s efforts to force taxpayers to finance a minor league baseball stadium, free tuition of all college district high school grads is back on the track. Based on the … Continue reading
First a definition: “B.S.” means “Baseball Stadium” when it appears in this story. In the “B…S… Talks and Money Walks” category is the announcement by former McHenry County College Trustee Erv LeCoque that a $1 million contribution to an MCC … Continue reading
First a definition: “B.S.” means “Baseball Stadium” when it appears in this story. In the “B…S… Talks and Money Walks” category is the announcement by former McHenry County College Trustee Erv LeCoque that a $1 million contribution to an MCC … Continue reading