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Korgel says his goodbyes
After 33 years and two weeks, Les Korgel is leaving the McLean County Courthouse.

Feeding the hungry
When the Wilton Food Pantry opened in October of 2013, the volunteers behind the effort had no idea what they were in for.
Fun Pianos April 5
For the third year in a row, the Fun Pianos Show is coming to Washburn to help raise money for this year’s Riverboat Days Weekend.
Civic Club to join strategic plan
Civic Club members voted Tuesday to contribute to Washburn’s new strategic plan, aiming to step in as WAEDA reportedly gets closer to dissolution.

New project designs presented
The Washburn School Board is expected to view cost estimates during next month’s meeting, after reviewing updated designs for a school renovation Monday night.

County joins opioid lawsuit
McLean County has joined forces with three legal firms working on a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors.
Snowmobile trail considered
Official snowmobile trails may be in the area’s future, as the county gives a tentative nod for a group to start forming a plan.

Merger considered: WAEDA and Civic Club
Washburn could be losing one organization, and maybe even two.
Wilton approves school bus bids
The Wilton School Board held their second meeting of 2019 on Feb. 20. The agenda was full of new and old business ranging from technology, summer programs and new legislative acts that will affect the 2019-2020 school year.

Battle of the body
Woman fights chronic pain with faith and perseverance