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Petitions for MCC Trustee Election Available August 25

  • 25 August 2026
aerial photo of MCC entrance B during the fall
The McHenry County College Board of Trustees has two seats open for new board members in the April 6, 2027 Consolidated Election. According to the Illinois Public Community College Act, all candidates for the position must meet the following eligibility requirements. A candidate must be:
  • A U.S. Citizen
  • A resident of the community college district (MCC District #528) for at least one year preceding the election
  • At least 18 years of age

Blank candidacy petitions for McHenry County College trustee candidates will be available from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Office of the President at the College, Room A233, 8900 U. S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012. 

Candidacy petitions for McHenry County College Board of Trustees positions will be available beginning Tuesday, August 25. August 25 is also the first date candidates may begin obtaining petition signatures. 

Petition filing starts at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026 and ends at 5 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2026, excluding Saturday and Sunday.

For more information, contact Denisa J. Shallo, Office of the President, at (815) 455-8726 or email dshallo@mchenry.edu.  

For more information about the benefits of becoming a community college board member, visit the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) website at: www.communitycolleges.org or 2027candidatebrochure.pdf. 

This information is provided as a public service and is intended as a general guide only, and does not constitute legal advice. The Illinois State Board of Elections and McHenry County College recommend that all prospective candidates consult with legal counsel when preparing their nomination papers and prior to filing. McHenry County College makes no representations regarding the accuracy or validity of this information or these forms, which may change after distribution. For further information on requirements, including a copy of the State of Illinois 2027 Candidate’s Guide, please visit the Illinois State Board of Elections website, www.elections.il.gov.