A Friend of McHenry County Blog sent in a copy of the precinct letter she received from Kelly Liebmann in Greenwood Township Precinct 3. Liebmann’s letter informs voters to vote for D200 candidates Barbara Gessert and Susan Handelsman, along with … Continue reading
Here is what was delivered to my mailbox today: It is a sample ballot from the Algonquin Township Republican Central Committee. For the first time the Republican Party is officially endorsing candidates running in non-partisan races. Apparently, the party has … Continue reading
Into local mailboxes came the following mailing from McHenry County College Board members Diane Evertsen and David Schenk. Evertsen is a former County Board member who stepped down after two terms, as she promised when she first ran. Schenk holds … Continue reading
The following door hangers are being distributed by two candidates for the McHenry County College Board: … Continue reading
Below is a letter being sent in support of the McHenry County College candidacies of Diane Evertsen and David Schenk: There’s an election on April 4th (early voting starts March 20th) for the McHenry County College Board. There are two … 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
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
The McHenry County Department of Transportation seeks approval to condemn property for highway improvements using what is called “quick take.” Quick take allows governments to seize property and argue what it is worth later in court. River Road at Dowell … 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
Steve Willson’s comments to the McHenry County College Board on May 26, 2016: First, I want to be clear that my comments are not to the whole board but only to the supporters of the proposed capital project. Second, my … Continue reading
The McHenry County College Board is scheduled to meet tonight at 6:30 to discuss facility need for science labs/health careers. The only story written so far on the subject, published last Friday, can be found here. A critique by Steve … Continue reading
Comment has been made about how costly it is to record public meetings. The College uses UStream to stream/archive video at board meetings (Committee of the Whole and Regular Board of Trustees Meeting). This cost is approximately $99/month for this … Continue reading
Former McHenry County Board President Ron Parrish is quite pleased with what administrators offered up Thursday night to solve the science and health science facility deficiency. “Wonderful,” was his first comment after the presentation by newly-installed President Clint Gabbard. “This is … Continue reading
Below is Part 2 of the rebuttal from Lakewood bond analyst Steve Willson’s critique (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) to the “Corrections” paper about the critique issued by anonymous McHenry County College officials: Rebuttal to MCC’s “Corrections in Response to McHenry County … Continue reading
Below is Part 1 of the rebuttal from Lakewood bond analyst Steve Willson’s critique (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) to the “Corrections” paper about the critique issued by anonymous McHenry County College officials: Rebuttal to MCC’s “Corrections in Response to McHenry County … Continue reading
The following was passed out at the McHenry County Board’s Committee of the Whole meeting last week. It was in response to Lakewood bond analyst Steve Willson’s critique of the $34 million lab renovation and student services proposal detailed in … Continue reading
