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Silliman request discussed
A recommendation from the Silliman Trust Advisory Board to use funds toward a Friends of the Trail project was discussed by the Chenoa...
Kent Casson
Apr 8, 20252 min read


Obituary: Maubach
Sheila Ann Maubach, 74, of Gridley, IL, passed away peacefully at 1:19 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Accolade Healthcare of...
Kent Casson
Apr 3, 20253 min read


Obituary: Lucus
Brenda L. Lucus, 68, passed away at 9:37 am, on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at OSF Center for Health, Streator. Cremation rites have been...
Kent Casson
Mar 25, 20251 min read


Obituary: Feit
Alice Feit, 94, of Normal, IL, formerly of Chenoa, passed away peacefully of natural causes in the early morning hours on Wednesday,...
Kent Casson
Mar 25, 20252 min read


Obituary: Nance
Mary E. Nance, 63, passed away at 9:07pm, on Friday, March 21, 2025 at her residence in East Peoria. Graveside services will be 10:30am,...
Kent Casson
Mar 25, 20252 min read


Obituary: Larkin
Betty L. (Lavallier) Larkin, 94, Paxton and formerly of Watseka and Chenoa, died at 9:14 am Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Accolade...
Kent Casson
Mar 25, 20251 min read


Congressman LaHood visits Chenoa
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-16) visits with Chenoa Mayor David Shane at City Hall Friday. U.S. Representative Darin LaHood visited Chenoa...
Kent Casson
Mar 21, 20252 min read


PC Primary West evacuated Thursday
Prairie Central Primary West in Chenoa was evacuated Thursday morning after an unusual odor was noticed by teachers in a hallway, though...
Kent Casson
Mar 13, 20251 min read


Dairy Queen planned for Chenoa
The Dairy Queen sign is shown in neighboring Fairbury along Route 24. Now, one is planned for Chenoa. Chenoa residents will no longer...
Kent Casson
Mar 11, 20254 min read


Obituary: Gentes
Thomas Ronald Gentes, 71, of Chenoa, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Cremation...
Kent Casson
Mar 10, 20251 min read


New sports center opens on Division
A batting cage is shown at Sportz Rec & Practice Center on Division St. in Chenoa. If you are a fan of playing sports, there’s a new...
Kent Casson
Mar 4, 20252 min read


Obituary: Underwood
Bryan D. Underwood, 62 of Chenoa, passed away at 11:28 am, on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at his residence in Chenoa. Mr. Underwood was born...
Kent Casson
Mar 4, 20251 min read


Obituary: Green
Shelly Marie Green, 61 of Pontiac, passed away at 7:57 am, on Friday, February 28, 2025 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center,...
Kent Casson
Mar 4, 20251 min read


Harrison nursing scholarship offered
A nursing scholarship is available in memory of Juanita Harrison, lifelong resident of Chenoa. This scholarship, offered by the family...
Kent Casson
Feb 27, 20251 min read


Obituary: Lucus
Brenda L. Lucus, 68, passed away at 9:37 am, on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at OSF Center for Health, Streator. Cremation rites have been...
Kent Casson
Feb 27, 20251 min read


Group seeks city funds ahead of school vote
Chenoa Mayor David Shane, left, speaks with City Attorney Steve Mann Tuesday night. A group wanting the Chenoa school to stay open is...
Kent Casson
Feb 25, 20253 min read


Cubbyhole Shop opens on Green St.
A ribbon cutting is held last Thursday for the Cubbyhole Shop in historic downtown Chenoa. A new spot in historic downtown Chenoa offers...
Kent Casson
Feb 23, 20252 min read


VanVleet speaks on Ireland trip
Hostess Committee: Elizabeth Easley, Bobbi Thomas, Sharon Barrett, Cara Conner. Not pictured Vanessa Beaver, Danni Burger, Mary Beth...
Kent Casson
Feb 10, 20251 min read


Lee the Horselogger visits area, travels cross-country
A man with a single horse traveling across the country came through this area last week. Lee the Horselogger is traveling to Boston and...
Kent Casson
Feb 10, 20252 min read


Obituary: Dooley
James Albert Dooley, 77, of Chenoa, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. He was born...
Kent Casson
Jan 29, 20251 min read
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