Central McLean News-Journal - News
Weather puts chill on holiday events
A winter storm that blew into the area on Saturday with sub-zero wind chills, snow and nearly zero visibility didn't stop little shoppers from filling their Christmas lists.
Commissioners recognize employee service
County commissioners had more than one opportunity during the Dec. 9 meeting to show their support and appreciation for the years of work provided by several McLean County employees.
Santa Day adds new events
There's a whole weekend of traditional, along with some new, events planned for the Underwood Civic Club's Santa Day on Dec. 13 and Community Christmas Concert on Dec. 14.
St. John's supper to benefit food pantry
Congregation members of St. John's Lutheran Church are donating food and labor to put on a supper for the community and to benefit the McLean Family Resource Center's food pantry.
Augustana celebrates 50 years of tradition
Augustana Lutheran Church's Tea has been the unofficial kick-off to the Christmas season in Underwood for 50 years.
Gems, colorful gifts of nature
What began as a promising venture in 2004 could have been deadly. Mel and Agnes Berg had chosen to be first-time vendors at Garrison's Dickens Village Festival.
Fall moisture brings county near normal
It has been a year of ups, downs and widely varying precipitation levels in the county.
School board meets
Underwood's School Board met on Nov. 20 to address a relatively short agenda, which lasted just under one hour.
Debate on tax distribution continues
Closing out the year with a balance of $145,000, city commissioners discussed establishing a clear direction as to how Sales and Use Tax collections will be spent in the future.
Motorists can prepare for winter driving
Whether you are traveling with a child in the backseat, you are pulling a trailer, or simply driving alone, any type of travel in dangerous winter conditions can be both frightening and stressful.
