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Santa arrives in Chenoa
A festive night in Chenoa Sunday jump-started the holiday season with a visit from Santa and the lighting of the downtown gazebo. The...
Kent Casson
Dec 1, 20241 min read
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Club thankful for generous community
This year’s Chenoa Women’s Club Thanksgiving Food Baskets served 50 families. Through help and donations, items included: laundry soap,...
Kent Casson
Nov 28, 20241 min read
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Local 4-H recognition awards given
The 2023 -2024 Space Age Pioneers Recognition Banquet Awards were recently presented. CloverBud Recognition Age 5 to 8: Evelyn...
Kent Casson
Nov 25, 20241 min read
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Space Age Pioneers hold Nov. meeting
The Space Age Pioneers 4-H held their November meeting on Sunday, November 17 at the Chenoa United Methodist Church. During the meeting...
Kent Casson
Nov 25, 20241 min read
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City hopeful for economic growth
More economic activity could be coming to Chenoa in the future. During Tuesday’s regular Chenoa City Council meeting, Mayor David Shane...
Kent Casson
Nov 12, 20242 min read
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Black Hawk lands at PC schools
It’s not often you get to see a Black Hawk helicopter up close, let alone see it land. This was the case for Prairie Central students on...
Kent Casson
Nov 11, 20241 min read
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School question fails in General Election
Based on unofficial election results from late Tuesday, the Prairie Central School District proposition was voted down. The no votes were...
Kent Casson
Nov 6, 20241 min read
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Volunteers plant trees along Route 66
Thanks to the efforts of volunteers, several new trees have been planted along the Route 66 trail near Chenoa. “They have some trees...
Kent Casson
Nov 5, 20242 min read
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School question top of mind for voters
If you have driven through local towns or viewed social media in recent months, you have likely noticed the school proposition on...
Kent Casson
Nov 4, 20241 min read
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Obituary: Moore
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mary Ann Moore, 82, Chenoa, who died Sunday, November 3, 2024 at The Richard L....
Kent Casson
Nov 4, 20242 min read
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Semi catches fire after crash
State Police responded to Interstate 55 at milepost 187 near Chenoa Wednesday morning for a report of a traffic crash involving two...
Kent Casson
Oct 30, 20241 min read
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Obituary: Miller
Donald “Donnie” Miller Jr., 67, of Cullom, formerly of Chenoa passed away at 8:45 pm on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at his residence in...
Kent Casson
Oct 28, 20241 min read
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License plate readers coming to Chenoa
During Tuesday’s regular Chenoa City Council meeting, Police Chief Cornwall gave a presentation and requested approval of a two-year...
Dale C. Maley
Oct 23, 20242 min read
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Obituary: Vercler
Francis D. “Bud” Vercler, 100 of Chenoa, passed away at 8:35am, Monday, October 7, 2024 at Martin Health Center, Bloomington. Cremation...
Kent Casson
Oct 11, 20242 min read
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PCPW students tour fire station
Students from Prairie Central Primary West learned about the dangers of fire and the importance of changing batteries in smoke detectors...
Kent Casson
Oct 7, 20241 min read
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4-H gathers for fall cookout
Space Age 4-H Fall Weiner Roast was held at the Clayton Rosenberger Farm with host families the Rosenbergers, Solomonsons and Skeltons....
Kent Casson
Sep 25, 20241 min read
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Downtown mural to be restored
Downtown Chenoa will be spruced up with a mural following action by the Chenoa City Council Tuesday evening. Council members voted to set...
Kent Casson
Sep 24, 20242 min read
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Obituary: Kauffman
Sally Marie Kauffman, 80, of Chenoa, passed away at 11:54pm, September 22, 2024, at The Lodge at Evenglow, Pontiac. A funeral service...
Kent Casson
Sep 23, 20241 min read
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Obituary: Leach
Dwayne Alan Leach, 58, of Chenoa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 16, 2024, in Chenoa. Visitation will be held on Sunday,...
Kent Casson
Sep 17, 20242 min read
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Obituary: Hensley
Stacie Lynn Hensley 54, of Chenoa passed away at 6:45pm, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center,...
Kent Casson
Sep 13, 20241 min read
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