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Obituary: Raby
Brian K. Raby, 58 of Chenoa died at 4:40 pm, Friday, June 30, 2023 at his residence in Chenoa. Cremation has been accorded with a...
Kent Casson
Jul 9, 20232 min read


4th Honors presented at street dance
Many deserving honors were presented Monday evening during the 2023 Chenoa Fourth of July celebration prior to the street dance. Bill and...
Kent Casson
Jul 4, 20231 min read


New sign greets visitors to Chenoa
A new sign greets visitors to Chenoa at the corner of Old Route 66 and Route 24. The Bloomington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau...
Kent Casson
Jul 3, 20231 min read


More released on Tuesday wreck
State Police have revealed the names of the two truck drivers involved in the crash at Routes 24 and 66 in Chenoa Tuesday. Authorities...
Kent Casson
Jun 28, 20231 min read


Water issues surface at meeting
While Chenoa’s water and sewer commissioner considers the last couple of weeks difficult, he appreciates the efforts of multiple people...
Kent Casson
Jun 27, 20233 min read


Burn ban until further notice
Chenoa Fire Chief Troy Aldrich issued a burn ban in the city and rural districts his department covers until further notice due to the...
Kent Casson
Jun 27, 20231 min read


Rural fire under investigation
The cause of a fire at a vacant residence northwest of Chenoa remains under investigation. The structure was fully engulfed when...
Kent Casson
Jun 27, 20231 min read


No injuries after 24/66 crash
A lunchtime crash Tuesday involving two truck-tractor semitrailers in Chenoa did not result in injuries, according to Illinois State...
Kent Casson
Jun 27, 20231 min read


Property re-zoned after all
By a vote of 4-1, the Chenoa City Council voted to change the zoning for property at 503 Hoselton Drive for Zachary Anderson. The change...
Kent Casson
Jun 14, 20233 min read


Obituary: Bowen
Devan J. Bowen, 34, Peoria, died at 7:23 am Thursday, June 1, 2023 at his residence, Peoria. Devan was born February 23, 1989 in Normal,...
Kent Casson
Jun 3, 20231 min read


Lives remembered during Memorial Day service
For many Americans, the last Monday in May marks the unofficial start to summer, but it also holds great significance to those in the...
Kent Casson
May 29, 20231 min read


Mayor wants to address communication problems
Could a new form of governance be coming to Chenoa? A possible change from the commissioner structure of the city was brought up at...
Kent Casson
May 24, 20235 min read


Decent crowds, weather for Spring Fling
The weekend Chenoa Shop-n-Go “Spring Fling” at the city park drew a large crowd and those attending enjoyed beautiful weather. “We got...
Kent Casson
May 21, 20231 min read


Obituary: Rhoda
Mary Elizabeth Rhoda, 84, Chenoa, died at 10:40 am, Thursday, May 11, 2023 at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal. Funeral services will...
Kent Casson
May 14, 20231 min read


Wilder bids farewell, Shane seated
Residents of Chenoa said goodbye to one mayor and hello to another during Tuesday night’s regular meeting of the Chenoa City Council....
Kent Casson
May 9, 20233 min read


City's newest venue space opens
Chenoa’s newest venue space offers a little something for everyone. “We want everybody to enjoy this space,” owner Tim Barlow said of The...
Kent Casson
May 7, 20232 min read


Chenoa Women's Club meets
New officers for 2023-24 were elected during the recent meeting of the Chenoa Women’s Club. Jeannea Shier is president, Judy Bressner...
Kent Casson
May 4, 20231 min read


Women's Club collects vases
Chenoa Women’s Club continues to collect flower vases which are clear glass only and clean. They can be dropped off at Jeannea Shier’s...
Kent Casson
May 3, 20231 min read


Mayor, council oppose Senate bill
Mayor Chris Wilder and commissioners expressed opposition to Senate Bill 684 during Tuesday’s Chenoa City Council Meeting. This would...
Kent Casson
Apr 25, 20231 min read


Council hears Route 66 festival preview
Excitement is building for the 16th annual Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival which Chenoa will be a part of. This year’s...
Kent Casson
Apr 25, 20233 min read
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