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07/28/2026

For many CLC students, getting to class isn't as simple as showing up. Between work schedules, caregiving responsibilities, commuting, and health challenges, attendance policies can sometimes penalize students for circumstances beyond their control.

In our newest article, student contributor Karla Gonzalez argues that more flexible and consistent attendance policies would better reflect the realities of community college life while still supporting student success.

📖 Read why she believes commitment should be measured by learning and engagement—not perfect attendance.

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https://thechronicleclc.com/clcs-attendance-policy-should-measure-commitment-not-circumstance/

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07/14/2026

There’s something special about stepping into an independent bookstore—the quiet atmosphere, the endless shelves of stories and the sense of community that keeps people coming back.

In our latest feature, The Chronicle explores the story behind About Time Bookstore in downtown Libertyville and the dream that owner Delanie Dochelli turned into reality. More than just a place to buy books, the shop has become a welcoming community space, hosting author events, writing groups, children's activities and showcasing local artists while proving that independent bookstores continue to thrive.

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https://thechronicleclc.com/its-about-time-to-start-reading-in-libertyville/

Student Submission by Jay Castillo

07/06/2026

Mental health support can make all the difference for students balancing classes, work and personal responsibilities.

In our latest article, The Chronicle explores how CLC students are finding connection, support and community through Counseling and Psychological Services, peer support programs, wellness events and virtual resources like BetterMynd.

To read the full article, scan the QR code, follow the link in our story, or copy and paste the link bellow into your browser:

https://thechronicleclc.com/support-beyond-the-classroom-clc-students-find-community-through-mental-health-resources/

Feature submitted by Student Contributor: Karla Gonzalez

06/27/2026

Artificial intelligence is changing how students write—but where is the line between using AI as a tool and crossing into academic dishonesty?

In our latest article, *Caught Between Innovation and Integrity: Generative AI Reshapes Student Writing*, The Chronicle explores how generative AI is transforming education, the challenges educators face in detecting AI-generated work and the uncertainty many students experience when trying to use these tools ethically. Featuring perspectives from CLC students and English professor Nick Bennett, the story examines the evolving role of AI in the classroom and the questions it raises about learning, integrity and the future of writing.

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https://thechronicleclc.com/caught-between-innovation-and-integrity-generative-ai-reshapes-student-writing/

Article by Alumni Contributor: Evan Schuler

06/23/2026

What happens when legal professionals step outside the courtroom and into a more relaxed setting?

In our latest article, The Chronicle explores Counsel and Cocktails, a monthly networking mixer hosted by Bur-men Law Group that aims to build connections, mentorship opportunities and community within Lake County's legal profession. From themed cocktails and charcuterie boards to conversations that bridge career stages and practice areas, the event offers a different side of the legal world.

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05/09/2026

This year’s Lake County Film Festival delivered unforgettable stories on screen!

Aaron Wertheimer’s “Not If I See You First” embraces surreal humor and deadpan absurdity to explore friendship in an increasingly bizarre world, while Jake VanKersen’s “I Agree With You” offers a deeply personal and emotional look at communication, vulnerability, and the unraveling of a relationship.

Read “2 Standout Screenings from the 2026 Lake County Film Festival” now on The Chronicle website.

📝 Staff Reporter: Evan Sculer

05/08/2026

From oil fields to offshore wind, the second Trump administration is reshaping America’s energy future—but at what cost?

The Chronicle examines how President Trump’s energy policies are expanding fossil fuel production, rolling back clean energy incentives, easing environmental regulations, and impacting everything from gas prices and inflation to public health and climate change.

Read “Power at a price: The hidden costs of Trump’s energy policies” now on The Chronicle website.

📝 Staff Reporter: Anderson Jayne

05/01/2026

Four Student Government Association members have been removed following a leaked Instagram group chat that exposed harassment and discriminatory behavior within CLC student leadership.

The fallout has sparked serious questions about accountability and what leadership should look like in student government—both in official spaces and beyond them.

Read the full story at the link in our bio.

📝 Staff Reporter / Editor-in-Chief: Joy Gephart

04/29/2026

🚨 NEW: CLC Board responds to community safety concerns following the arrest of a College and Career Navigator.

After the April 23 arrest of former navigator Adam C. Faulkner on charges of grooming and child solicitation, the College of Lake County Board of Trustees outlined new safety measures at its April 28 meeting. These include pausing in-person navigator services at local high schools and implementing stricter supervision for virtual meetings with minors.

The college has also launched an internal review of its hiring and background check processes as the investigation continues.

Read more about how CLC is addressing student safety and next steps at the link in our bio.

📝 Staff Reporter / Editor-in-Chief: Joy Gephart