McLean County Independent News
Theft from Dickens in the limelight 11 years later
The 25-year-old Dickens Village Festival hasn’t always been gingerbread and glad tidings.

Service recognizes loved ones
Gone but not forgotten. That's why the Angel of Hope Memorial will be having a program Thursday (today) at 7:30 p.m. at the south side of Wilderness Park.
Dollar General eyes Garrison
Dollar General has its sites on Garrison. The city's planning and zoning commission will consider the company's interest at a meeting Monday at 5 p.m. at City Hall.
Super: legacy fund source
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Or at least that’s what Nick Klemisch, Garrison superintendent, is hoping.

Dickens By the Numbers
BIG. That is one way to describe the first weekend of the 25th annual Dickens Village Festival. The coming Friday and Saturday’s events promise to bring in large crowds.

Give THANKS and pass the TURKEY
It’s a fourth grade long-standing tradition. Teacher Kim Gehring said she’s been doing this potluck style Thanksgiving meal for around 18 years
Who’s in your account? Time to check
Not checking your bank statement? It might be time.
Council questions conditional use permit
City council tabled the decision for a conditional-use permit at its meeting Tuesday night. The permit was requested by Jake Lambert for “the ballroom” on the south end of Main Street for a taxidermy and custom furniture refinishing business.

Veterans breakfast
Glen Nygard, left, and Gary Angell serves breakfast Sunday to Dean Gunther, one of the many veterans and families who attended the American Legion event.
TAT contract raises questions with ambulance services
A proposed contract between Garrison-Max Ambulance (GMA) and Three Affiliated Tribes (TAT) was reviewed at the ambulance board meeting Nov. 7.