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We have until at least May of 2022
While no decision has been made on the future of Great River Energy’s Coal Creek Station, one company representative has assured residents the economically challenged plant has at least two more years of operating ahead.
County OK's 2021 Police contract rates
Rates for 2021 police contracts through the McLean County Sheriff’s Department will see a roughly four percent increase over this year’s fees.
Drumming up positivity
Washburn Public School is one of over 150 recipients of the Music Education Grant, which elementary music instructor Tracy Minh said went to adding a little percussion to the classroom.
What does love feel like?
Wilton part of Championship team
Wilton Robotics made up a third of a State Championship Alliance that placed first overall at competition this weekend.
Questions arise over coal operations
Multiple reports of Coal Creek Station and Falkirk Mine discussing closure have not been confirmed, but the news made its way to McLean County Commissioners Tuesday morning.
Locals confess to separate thefts
A criminal complaint will be issued by the McLean County State’s Attorney after an Underwood woman confessed to taking more than $5500 through the month of November from the Dollar General store in Underwood.
Carnival Proceeds double for 2020
The Carnival for a Cause returned to Washburn Public School last week, with proceeds for local nonprofits more than doubling last year’s efforts.
Oil Counties Beware
Sean Patrick Gorman, 26, and Bartley Gorman Jr., 55, were charged with a illegally conducting an enterprise and exploitation of an eligible adult.
Three busted with 20K in pills
Three 19-year-old men are facing Class B felonies after being found in possession of over 250 Oxycodone pills during a recent traffic stop in McLean County.
