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Rural home destroyed by fire
A home in rural Chenoa was destroyed by fire early Thursday morning, although officials are not sure of the cause. Firefighters were...
Kent Casson
Sep 29, 20221 min read


Obituary: Weber
Todd Weber, 54, of Chenoa, passed away at 4:41pm, September 24, 2022, at Accolade Healthcare, Pontiac. Cremation has been accorded....
Kent Casson
Sep 27, 20221 min read


School participates in Dot Day
Thursday, September 15 was International Dot Day and PC Primary West in Chenoa marked the occasion. Preschool teacher Mrs. Ringle...
Kent Casson
Sep 22, 20221 min read


Council hears business presentations
Members of the Chenoa City Council heard a couple of presentations from local businesses Tuesday evening regarding the possibility of TIF...
Kent Casson
Sep 13, 20223 min read


Obituary: Rhoades
Arthur H. Rhoades, 87, Chenoa, died at 3:15 am Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. Mr. Rhoades...
Kent Casson
Sep 6, 20221 min read


Residents get cars washed for a cause
Chenoa residents took advantage of a warm, sunny Sunday afternoon to get their cars washed for a great cause. Volunteers with the Chenoa...
Kent Casson
Aug 29, 20221 min read


Fishing fun at Silliman Lake
Kids between the ages of 5 and 16 gathered at Silliman Lake near Chenoa Sunday for a fun afternoon of fishing, food and prizes during the...
Kent Casson
Aug 28, 20221 min read


Police concerns shared
Questions were raised over the handling of a situation by a Chenoa police officer during Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Chenoa City...
Kent Casson
Aug 24, 20225 min read


Kodavatikanti reflects on U.S. citizenship
A local resident, pastor and missionary who was born and raised in India is now officially a U.S. citizen. In late July, Rod...
Kent Casson
Aug 23, 20222 min read


Obituary: Jackson
Richard D. “Dick” Jackson, 81, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at his residence in Chenoa, IL. Richard was born on March 4, 1941,...
Kent Casson
Aug 20, 20221 min read


Obituary: Faber
Sandra Mae Faber, 81, Chenoa, died at 5:00 am, Sunday, August 14, 2022 at her residence in Chenoa. Cremation rites have been accorded...
Kent Casson
Aug 18, 20221 min read


Obituary: Bracey
Roy Bracey, dedicated husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Chenoa, Illinois surrounded by his...
Kent Casson
Aug 11, 20222 min read


Town comes together for picnic, swimming
A good old community picnic brought a nice crowd to the Chenoa City Park Thursday evening. The city hosted the business and volunteer...
Kent Casson
Aug 5, 20221 min read


Suggestions welcomed for stretch of highway
A facelift could be coming to a stretch of an old abandoned highway along the railroad tracks in Chenoa. Parks Commissioner Chad Daiker...
Kent Casson
Jul 26, 20224 min read


A memorable day for Chenoa
Despite some severe weather that rolled through town in the afternoon, Saturday was a fun day in Chenoa for the “Patriotic Party in the...
Kent Casson
Jul 24, 20222 min read


Moreland is newest Commissioner
Chenoa’s newest Water and Sewer Commissioner was officially sworn-in during the regular Chenoa City Council meeting Tuesday evening. Joe...
Kent Casson
Jul 13, 20224 min read


Obituary: Nance
Richard K. Nance, 88, of Chenoa, passed away at 7:00 am, Friday, July 1, 2022 at Good Samaritan Home, Pontiac. Cremation rites have been...
Kent Casson
Jul 6, 20221 min read


Harrisons, Rhoda among award winners
The various Chenoa 4th of July contest winners have been announced. Awards were handed out Sunday evening during the annual street dance...
Kent Casson
Jul 4, 20221 min read


Church food tradition continues Monday
What started out as an ice cream social years ago turned into a full food stand hosted by the Chenoa United Methodist Church each Fourth...
Kent Casson
Jul 2, 20222 min read


What the Fourth means to locals
When many think of Chenoa, they are reminded of the community’s elaborate Fourth of July celebration each year. We recently heard from a...
Kent Casson
Jul 2, 20221 min read
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