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Friday a big day for new library
After moving an entire library during 2020 with only a soft opening, the new Chenoa Library will have a grand opening celebration this...
Kent Casson
Aug 5, 20211 min read
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Obituary: White
Loren O. White, 91 of Chenoa, died at 11:45 am, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his residence in rural Chenoa. Funeral services for Mr. White...
Kent Casson
Aug 4, 20211 min read
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Hop On for Hope is Aug. 7
The 10th annual Hop On for Hope bike ride and walk is planned for this Saturday, Aug. 7 from 6 a.m. to noon near Moraine View State Park...
Kent Casson
Aug 3, 20211 min read
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Obituary: Short
Robert E. Lee Short II, 54, of Chenoa and formerly of Fairbury, IL, died at 11:18 pm Friday, July 30, 2021 at Carle BroMenn Regional...
Kent Casson
Aug 1, 20211 min read
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Axe throwing at Brown Jug approved
Axe throwing is coming to the Brown Jug in Chenoa on Sunday, August 8. The Chenoa City Council granted a special use permit for the event...
Kent Casson
Jul 27, 20213 min read
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Neighboring pharmacy to open soon
The new Fairbury Pharmacy hopes to open in August along Route 24 and the owner, who also operates Chenoa Pharmacy, looks forward to...
Kent Casson
Jul 26, 20211 min read
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Obituary: Wilson
Robert L. Wilson, 86, of Chenoa, passed away at 7:00 pm, Friday, July 23, 2021 at Good Samaritan Home, Pontiac. Private burial will be in...
Kent Casson
Jul 26, 20211 min read
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Crowd fills school board meeting
A large crowd filled the Prairie Central High School library during Thursday night’s regular July meeting of the Prairie Central Board of...
Kent Casson
Jul 16, 20213 min read
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Chenoa 'best town yet' for Troutman
Dean Troutman has seen many towns during his miles of walking over the years, but he feels Chenoa was the best town he has been through...
Kent Casson
Jul 15, 20212 min read
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Library grand opening Aug. 6
Mark your calendar now for the Chenoa Public Library’s grand opening on Friday, Aug. 6. The event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. with...
Kent Casson
Jul 13, 20211 min read
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Obituary: Klima
Gloria J. Klima, 72, of Chenoa, formerly of Brookfield passed away at 9:00 am, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at her residence in Chenoa....
Kent Casson
Jul 11, 20211 min read
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A parade to remember
From corn pickers and classic tractors to floats and a marching band, this year's Chenoa 4th of July parade did not disappoint. A large...
Kent Casson
Jul 5, 20211 min read
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July 4th award winners named
Congratulations goes out to all of the winners of the various Chenoa 4th of July contests who were presented awards prior to the street...
Kent Casson
Jul 5, 20211 min read
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Thanks to our 4th sponsors
We appreciate the support of our sponsors for making our news coverage possible online this week of the Chenoa 4th of July celebration....
Kent Casson
Jun 28, 20211 min read
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Road Rally wraps at Finish Line
Fourth of July week is officially underway in Chenoa now that the annual Firecracker Road Rally is complete. Sunday’s unique scavenger...
Kent Casson
Jun 28, 20212 min read
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Obituary: Hostetter
Betty J. Hostetter, 68, of Chenoa, formerly of Fairbury passed away at 5:25 pm, Thursday, June 24, 2021 at her residence in Chenoa. ...
Kent Casson
Jun 26, 20211 min read
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Road Rally kicks off big week
The big Chenoa 4th of July celebration officially gets underway this Sunday (June 27) with the annual Road Rally. Registration is from 10...
Kent Casson
Jun 25, 20211 min read
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Price memorial bench dedicated
A man remembered for his service to the community over the years has been honored with a memorial bench at the Chenoa city park. Lester...
Kent Casson
Jun 23, 20211 min read
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Tree talk returns to council meeting
Trees were once again the talk of the Chenoa City Council Tuesday night. Local resident and volunteer Sarah Michaels appeared before the...
Kent Casson
Jun 22, 20213 min read
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Council talks finances and more
A treasurer’s review of Fiscal Year 2020-21 was presented to members of the Chenoa City Council Tuesday evening. Bryan Rowold reported...
Kent Casson
Jun 9, 20214 min read
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