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Little discussion at council meeting
Discussion on a TIF application and a few comments were highlights from a fairly basic Chenoa City Council meeting Tuesday evening....
Kent Casson
Apr 28, 20221 min read
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Obituary: Nagel
Dean A. Nagel, 78 of Chenoa died at 1:52 pm, Saturday, April 23, 2022 at his residence in Chenoa. Visitation will be 4 to 7 pm, Thursday,...
Kent Casson
Apr 25, 20221 min read
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Obituary: Anderson
James Alan Anderson, 68, of Plano, TX, formerly of Chenoa, went home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2022, at Medical City, Plano, TX....
Kent Casson
Apr 22, 20221 min read
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Payonk to be featured at St. Joseph Church
Saturday’s Easter Vigil Mass at St. Joseph Church in Chenoa will feature John Payonk, an internationally acclaimed baritone. Payonk is...
Kent Casson
Apr 15, 20221 min read
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I-55 bridge work begins Monday
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that construction on Interstate 55 in McLean County begins April 18. The project...
Kent Casson
Apr 14, 20221 min read
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New body cams authorized by city
New body cameras are coming to the Chenoa Police Department after the Chenoa City Council approved the purchase at Tuesday night’s...
Kent Casson
Apr 13, 20223 min read
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Obituary: Lucas
Charles “Chuck Lucas, 95, of Pontiac, passed away at 1:16pm, April 10, 2022, at his residence. His funeral will be held at 10:00am,...
Kent Casson
Apr 12, 20222 min read
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2022 Community Sale is in the books
The streets of downtown Chenoa were filled with sale items during the annual Chenoa Community Sale on Saturday. “People start dropping...
Kent Casson
Apr 10, 20222 min read
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Community ready for sale day
A big fundraising event for the annual Chenoa 4th of July celebration happens this weekend. The annual Chenoa Community Sale is planned...
Kent Casson
Apr 8, 20222 min read
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Code amended for family hiring
Following a special Chenoa City Council meeting this week, the city code has been amended regarding family hiring. The ordinance...
Kent Casson
Apr 1, 20221 min read
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Scott home tours begin soon
You know the seasons are changing when a historical Chenoa home opens up for weekly tours. The Matthew T. Scott house, at 227 North First...
Kent Casson
Mar 31, 20222 min read
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Obituary: Franklin
Dennis Jon Franklin, 80, of Chenoa passed away at 7:20 p.m., Sunday, March 27, 2022, at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center in...
Kent Casson
Mar 29, 20222 min read
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Bell upset with economic interests form
Another member of the Chenoa City Council has announced plans to resign. Streets Commissioner Joseph Bell expressed disappointment with...
Kent Casson
Mar 23, 20223 min read
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Obituary: Shiflett
Roger Dale Shiflett, 78 of Chenoa; died at 9:07 pm, Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Heritage Healthcare, El Paso, IL. Cremation rites have been...
Kent Casson
Mar 21, 20222 min read
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Firefighters help at rural fire scene
Chenoa firemen were among those responding to a Saturday afternoon fire south of Fairbury in neighboring Livingston County. The attic...
Kent Casson
Mar 19, 20221 min read
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More released on fatal wreck
The McLean County Coroner has released more information surrounding a fatal wreck which occurred west of Chenoa Monday morning. Officials...
Kent Casson
Mar 15, 20221 min read
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One fatality reported after wreck
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash involving a semi. State Police District Six troopers responded to U.S. 24 at McLean...
Kent Casson
Mar 14, 20221 min read
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Reminiscing about Chenoa
The editor of the local newspaper grew up here and is still pleased to be a part of Chenoa. Laurie Sleeter disagrees with the fact that...
Kent Casson
Mar 11, 20222 min read
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Local Women's Club marks 80 years
The Chenoa Women’s Club is celebrating its 80th anniversary this month, as it all started March 24, 1941. “Some women with a bridge club...
Kent Casson
Mar 9, 20222 min read
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Obituary: Stevens
Lester Eugene Stevens, Jr, 73, of Chenoa, passed away at 3:54pm, February 28, 2022, at his residence. Cremation has been accorded. A...
Kent Casson
Mar 4, 20221 min read
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