Central McLean News-Journal - News
School to start $2.7 million renovation
As school board member Mike Heger described, it took a lot of hammering out to reach a decision, but the board unanimously agreed that the school district would benefit from a $2,040,917 project during the last regular school board meeting held Thursday.
McLean County prepares for epidemic
Consider there is an airborne threat spreading across the country.
Cold but constructive day of beautification
About 30 die-hard Underwood residents arose early on Saturday morning to temps in the upper 30s and a slight drizzle.
‘Safe Routes’ sidewalks will be installed
The Underwood City Commissioners agreed to go ahead with the construction of sidewalks in town with the help of a $196,000 grant following what was one of the largest turnouts for a community meeting in recent history.
Coleharbor Post Office ‘under study’ for closure
It’s not a done deal; the Coleharbor Post Office is not on the list of rural post offices that are getting the axe.
Sidewalks come to question
Underwood has been awarded a grant for $196,000 to add and improve sidewalks around town leading to the school.
County Courthouse bidders get ready to work
About 20 contractors assembled in the very garage that will soon be removed to make room for the new McLean County Courthouse last Thursday.
The Coal Bin opens in Underwood
Coal may not have much worth in small amounts but get a whole coal bin full and you’ve got something of true worth.
School buying some new wheels
With the school year drawing down and the general fund balance in good shape, the Underwood School looks to make some new purchases to replace old equipment.
Water levels continue to cause concern
Water is supposed to go down-hill or down into the ground and that process could not happen soon enough for a number of residents in Underwood who have had an abundance of water flowing into their basements this spring.
