grain silo complex, local library, and Towanda Elementary School of McLean County Unit District Number 5. Each July 3, Towanda has a spaghetti supper in the evening and a street dance at night. People from Towanda and surrounding areas come out for the festivities. On July 4, a parade goes through Towanda and is considered a big event in McLean County. Individuals and families from around Bloomington, Normal, Hudson, Lexington and elsewhere come out for it. Additionally, there is a flea market and the two parks where vendors come from all around the United States to sell their antiques and other items. Notable persons The most famous person from Towanda was singer-musician-TV personality Bonnie Lou (born Mary Joan Kath), who gained international popularity in the 1950s with rock and roll and country hits. She became a popular TV host and performer in Cincinnati until her retirement in the 1970s. Wilbur Cash (1887–1956), farmer, businessman, and politician, lived in Towanda. References External links Village of Towanda Towanda District Library Villages in McLean County, Illinois Villages in Illinois Populated places established in 1875 1875 establishments in Illinois