McLean County Independent News
Chamber looks to fill Tuesday evenings
Garrison’s Chamber Executive Committee is hoping to bring some fun to Tuesday evenings throughout the summer, and opened up the idea for discussion and ideas this week.
Address changes in final stage
A county-wide shift to the Burke addressing system is near completion, with state officials advising that final steps will be wrapped up within the month.
Garrison mulls auditorium project
As her final wish before retirement, City Auditor Diane Affeldt is hoping to get an addition added to the Garrison City Auditorium.
Overdue expansion taking formation
The Garrison Ambulance District is seeing progress in its much needed renovation expansion.
Fees in the works for Garrison PD
After two years of using county dispatch services free of charge, the Garrison Police Department will have to start paying for the connection in 2022.
Fires run rampant
Calls for fire response within McLean County doubled between March of 2020 and the same month this year, with local departments expressing concern about the summer ahead.
Moments with Dad
Left, dancing with daughters Emma Wilcox, 18 months, and Teagan Rensch, 11, Jon Wilcox was one of several father figures spending quality time with their daughters during the Ties and Tiaras dance in Garrison Saturday.
New life for Coal Creek Station
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Coal Creek Station seems to be on the path of continuing its coal-power operation, as a new investor has emerged to buy the facility and its transmission line.
Pool tops list of priorities
Pools, playgrounds and walking trails -- that’s what topped the list of valuable programs according to a community survey conducted this winter.
Dillan's story
When thinking about a typical day for 7-year-old Dillan Rasmussen, it would probably consist of hunting deer with his brother and father, riding 4-wheeler with his twin sister, maybe squeezing in a nap, asking Mom and Dad for some ice cream and to top it off, cuddles with his dog Bella.
