Since the team of Karen Tirio, Chris Jenner, Ron Parrish and Tom Wilbeck were elected to the McHenry County College Board six years ago, along with Molly Walsh, the MCC tax levy has remained constant. With new growth occurring, the … Continue reading
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Since her replacement on the McHenry County College Board has been selected, it’s probably time to reveal why Trustee Linda Liddell left the position. Here is her email to me: I have a beautiful, young 91 year old mom who … Continue reading
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
With the possibility of candidate face offs coming up, below are the dates for McHenry County League of Women Forums to be held at McHenry County College’s Conference Center: Thursday, January 21, 2016 7 pm McHenry County College Building B … Continue reading
The Chicago Sun-Times http://www.suntimes.com/22008995-761/raises-for-city-colleges-presidents-possible-pay-cuts-for-tutors-adjuncts.html Monday on the City Colleges of Chicago. The headline zeroed in on the junior college presidents being paid $170,000, considerably less than what is paid Vicky Smith at McHenry County College. The presidents’ salaries brought to mind the … Continue reading
The McHenry County League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women in Crystal Lake sponsored a candidates night for the five candidates for three seats on the Crystal Lake City Council. Two challengers–Charles Ebann and Jim Tomasello–are … Continue reading
Eight of the nine candidates for the McHenry County Board showed up to face a small fraction of the public at the MCC auditorium Monday night. There were Scott Alford Chris Jenner Carol Larson Erik Sivertsen Mike Smith Molly Walsh … Continue reading
Last June, the McHenry County College Board voted to lay out $10,000 for periodic advertisements on the Public Broadcasting System station in DeKalb. I was astounded, since reception in my car (where I listen to radio) is spotty in Crystal … Continue reading
Here is the reply of Mary Miller, who chairs the MCC Board, to Stephen Willson’s critique of the Wight & Company’s expansion and remodeling proposal Critic of the McHenry County College 3% Annual 40-Year Enrollment Projections Says They Deserve an … Continue reading
McHenry County College Facilty Master Plan Information provided by the college after the presentation: Facility Master Plan Information – April 26, 2012 Rationale: Why MCC Should Pursue a Master Plan The development and planning for facilities now offers an … Continue reading
The Chicago Tribune reportedon the work produce of Lt. Gov. Shiela Simon’s tour of all the community colleges in the state. The story emphasized the low percentage of junior college students who complete two-year degrees or career certificates in three … Continue reading
When the latest email came from the McHenry County Young Republicans, I said, “Hallelujah!” to myself. There would be a chance for the public to see County Board candidates in action. Now, steps forth the McHenry County Young Republicans. Chairman … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County College Pro-life Students: McHenry County College Pro-life student organization to hold an event November 9, 2011, to raise awareness on campus and in the community about the frequency of abortions in America Crystal … Continue reading
Notice how you don’t see any local governmental or school district officials bragging about how much their tax rate had gone down? That’s because tax rates didn’t decrease this year. For almost the past two decades, the Property Tax Cap … Continue reading
Saturday’s column by Northwest Herald Editor Dan McCaleb started out praising Woodstock for not raising taxes to pay for something planned but not without financing. McCaleb lays that off against Prairie Grove Grade School District 46’s defeated and retiring board … Continue reading
State law was changed to allow it, so that makes it good judgment, I guess. Before Thursday night’s action, the McHenry County College Board required prior approval for all purchases over $5,000. Trust, what a wonderful human characteristic. Checks and … Continue reading
In the “Are You Nuts?” category is Northwest Herald reporter Brett Rowland’s story about last night MCC Board meeting. McHenry County College folks get quite irritated when I call it a “junior” college. Of course, that’s what it was created … Continue reading
The following press release has been issued by McHenry County College’s Board of Trustees: MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE PUBLIC STATEMENT FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES [Friday, February 27, 2009] The Board of Trustees of McHenry County College and Dr. Walt Packard … Continue reading
Chicago media didn’t notice on their own, even though the Chicago Tribune sent a reporter for a while to the BMB Communications Management presentation of its proposal to build a 1,500 foot free standing broadcast radio and TV tower. Saturday … Continue reading
Chicago media didn’t notice on their own, even though the Chicago Tribune sent a reporter for a while to the BMB Communications Management presentation of its proposal to build a 1,500 foot free standing broadcast radio and TV tower. Saturday … Continue reading