Central McLean News-Journal - News
Officials to address city at meeting
Following the advice of the city’s attorney David Lindell, the Underwood City Commission will be meeting with McLean County Sheriff JR Kerzmann and State’s Attorney Ladd Erickson to discuss what could or should be done following recent drug arrests following a sting at the Black Nugget in Underwood.
Community coming together for Christmas tree lighting
The Underwood Civic Club and Northern Expressions Arts Council are trying to put the “Community” back into the Community Christmas this year, starting by bringing back the old tradition of having a Community Christmas Tree.
Dust settling, but questions remain
The dust may have settled following recent arrests in Underwood following a sting operation involving the McLean County Sheriff’s Department and several other law enforcement agencies, but the members of the Underwood City Commission want to know more.
Kids on playground – they’ll be swingin’
One thing pretty certain came out of the Underwood School Board’s most recent meeting.
Sheriff responds to meth story backlash
News spread like wildfire a couple weeks ago following a large methamphetamine bust in rural Turtle Lake one day, then there were multiple drug-related arrests in Underwood the following day.
From meth to math
Underwood’s Rich Hollesen understands more than a little bit about the methamphetamine problem in the area.
Manor is ‘spectacularly’ spooktacular
Michael Jackson may be the original “Thriller,” but members of the Northern Expressions Arts Council are doing their own version of the classic pop song.
Meth ring traced to local bar
A 25-pound drug bust near Turtle Lake last week is evidence of a rapidly-booming drug market in McLean County, and targeted efforts by local law enforcement to combat the problem.
Macabre Manor opens Friday
Underwood’s Kyle Wolf is staying pretty tight-lipped about what people can expect at the upcoming McLean’s Macabre Manor haunted house, just that it’s going have “horror, gore, scares – everything you go to a haunted house for.”
Almost time to walk and ‘chil-i’
The DeAnn and Rick Brunelle home and American Bank Center took top honors in the “Paint the Town Blue and Orange” competition...
