Leader-News - News
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.
Riders deliver message of hope
It looked like it may be a poor turn out for the annual Saddle up Against Cancer ride on Saturday morning.
Theater group presents murder mystery
Washburn senior Nick Due loves to go head-to-head against the competition.
Flag flies at new courthouse
As the departments of McLean County make the move to the new courthouse, so did a longstanding part of the county.
