Leader-News - News
Commissioner Hudson-Schenfisch resigns
There will be two new faces on the board of the McLean County Commissioners.
County recorder requests equipment
Beth Knutson, McLean County Recorder, brought several requests before commissioners during the regular commission meeting Nov. 7.
Street smarts
City commissioners met with Washburn residents Monday night with the goal to hear ideas and concerns of how the city can go about fixing streets in Washburn.
Grief support group meeting Thursdays
Individuals in Washburn have organized a grief support group for anyone that has suffered a loss of a loved one.
Be prepared for winter weather driving
Extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, dangerous wind chills.
General election is Tuesday
The General Election is only a few days away, but many McLean County voters have already cast their ballot.
Streets could be fixed for a price
The community has been asking for major improvements to the city streets and a plan to fix most has finally come together, for a cost of about $4 million.
Commissioners counterclaim preservation lawsuit
The McLean County Heritage Preservation Foundation filed a legal complaint in South Central District Court on Oct. 11 against the McLean County Commissioners.
Sold: Commission accepts bid
Pending an agreement on an offer, the city of Washburn may have finally sold 12 Heritage Heights lots.
The power of purple
The idea of having the community of Washburn filled with purple lights has Jenell Olson, executive director of the McLean Family Resource Center, filled with excitement.
