The following article form Feb. 3, 2008, might give current readers an idea of the past service of McHenry County College Board candidate George Lowe. Lowe seeks to return to the Board for a six-year term. The Daily Herald seems … Continue reading
The Daily Herald, which rarely writes stories about McHenry County College, has endorsed two candidates with past experience as Trustees. Incumbent Linda Liddell was favored, along with former Board member George Lowe. None said they favored raising taxes, although Liddell … Continue reading
After hearing impassioned pleas and emotional testimonies of the value of the Counseling Department, the McHenry County College Board voted to “honorably dismiss” the four employees, plus three administrators and twelve support staff. The explanation offered was declining enrollment and … Continue reading
6:30 on Thursday the McHenry County College Board will meet to consider cutting employees. The agenda says fewer support staff non-tenured and tenured faculty administration will be considered. For years, the MCC Budget has been flat. Ever since Tom Wilbeck, … Continue reading
When I listen to National Public Radio I switch between DeKalb and Chicago. During the fall election not a mention that I heard was made of the McHenry County Chairman’s race or the state rep. race to replace Jack Franks. … Continue reading
It’s snowing, so the following email from Lakewood Village Trustee and soon-to-be Village President Paul Serwatka might be of more than casual interest. The discovery of experts in snow removal is fascinating. Their willingness to advise how to make the … Continue reading
With filing for local tax district offices having closed Monday, we can look at who is running for what office. McHenry County College saw five people file for Trustee on Monday: Diane Evertsen, Harvard David Schenk, Marengo Thomas Allen, Lakewood … Continue reading
Two terms are expiring, but only one candidate has filed so far. She is Linda Liddel of Crystal Lake, an incumbent. Cynthia Kisser of Wonder Lake is the other Board member whose term is up. … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County College: McHenry County College President Receives Two-Year Contract Extension [Dec. 15, 2016.Crystal Lake, IL] McHenry County College Board of Trustees has approved a contract extension for MCC President Clinton Gabbard, Ph.D. for an additional … Continue reading
While county government cut its tax levy last year by eliminating a $3 million levy on Valley Hi, it had increased its tax take most years aiming at new construction. Spoiler alert: the County Board is planning to put the … Continue reading
Chris Wood of the Conservative Club at McHenry County College invites folks to join students at the final debate tonight at7:30 next to the cafeteria. There will be pizza. As far as I know, no Republican Party organization is sponsoring a … Continue reading
The McHenry County League of Women Voters offers citizens the opportunity to hear the candidates for McHenry County Board tonight at 7 at McHenry County College. District 1, 2 and 3 candidates will be on the stage. Bring your questions … Continue reading
A press release from the Student Peace Action Network “Where You Stand is What You See” Wednesday October 26 12:00 – 1:30 pm Leucht Conference Center @ MCC. Peace activist Kathy Kelly has traveled the world, promoting peace wherever she … Continue reading
Conservative students at McHenry County College? Who knew? I only get press releases from the student peace coalition. But I learn on Monday the College Conservatives’ Club sponsored a Presidential Debate Party at MCC. College Conservatives Chris Wood, Josh Chapel … Continue reading
A press from McHenry County College: McHenry County College and the Friends of MCC Foundation Announce Lead Donor and Initial Capital Campaign Information for Science Center Project [September 22, 2016.Crystal Lake, IL] McHenry County College (MCC) and the Friends of … Continue reading
The following shows up in the report about McHenry County College’s August Committee of the Whole meeting: Dr. [Clinton] Gabbard reported on the Engineering Pathways Partnership with the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign; 20 applications were received for the first cohort. … Continue reading
A couple of years ago, I heard a story on NPR’s “Fresh Air” about how a Brooklyn community college had increased passage rates significantly by instituting a program called “Success Coaches.” An advisor was assigned to follow individual students through … Continue reading
Before we moved to Crystal Lake in 1958, the Government Improvement League of McHenry County had a newsletter. Dad belonged to the group and became responsible for publishing that newsletter. From 1963 to 1968 the publication became the Public Affairs … Continue reading
In honor of the anniversary of my father’s 100 birth year, I continue this series about his life: In 1963, my mother and I attended the Illinois Crime Commission’s summer hearings held in the old county board room at what … Continue reading
From Lakewood bond analysis Steve Willson: The Most Basic Question About the MCC Capital Project All of the arguments made by administration at MCC to justify the science labs/health careers labs project fail to address THE most fundamental question: Will … Continue reading
