Central McLean News-Journal - News
Zoning board wants permits
Underwood’s planning and zoning board members are tackling some of the city’s ordinances that have been left too open-ended for too long, prompting more questions than answering them as folks have moved into the area, made improvements to their homes, and opened businesses.
Times are changing
The band Acoustic Harmony has made a pretty good name for itself in and around McLean County in the past several years – but times are changing.
Fifth Quarter – time for fun ‘n games
Social media – it can be downright anti-social, with everyone sitting with their heads buried in their phones.
EDC takes budget cuts
The city commission slashed the Underwood Area Economic Development Corporation’s budget by a little more than $19,000, but voted to keep Wendy Spencer on in her position as economic developer, approving a UAEDC 2018 budget of $39,600.
Opponent turned supporter
Four years ago, Curt Olson put his name on the ballot as a candidate for county sheriff.
Turtle Lake renews contract
The city of Turtle Lake has renewed its police contract with the McLean County Sheriff’s Department.
Commission trying to stay above water
The Underwood City Commission is looking for more transparency from the city of Riverdale and its representatives on the joint Underwood/Riverdale/North Central Rural Water Consortium as the water board looks at having to replace the water tower in Riverdale.
Time for a ‘Cup of Inspiration’
It all started with a dream of Kara Smalls, special education teacher at Turtle Lake Mercer School, to open a small coffee shop by the name of Cup of Inspiration.
Civic Club focusing on ‘community’
What is the purpose of the Underwood Civic Club?
City to police itself in ‘18
The city of Turtle Lake is entering 2018 with no regular police coverage from the McLean County Sheriff’s Department.
