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Early morning rollover blocks I-55
Traffic on Interstate 55 was diverted off in Lexington and onto Route 66 early Thursday morning after a semi rollover near Chenoa that...
Kent Casson
Jul 18, 20241 min read


Obituary: Bertsche
Jody Lynne (Powell) Bertsche, 76, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on December 7, 2023. A graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 am...
Kent Casson
Jul 16, 20242 min read


Solar grant discussed by council
An ESP Solar Grant was discussed by members of the Chenoa City Council during the group’s regular meeting Tuesday night at City Hall. ESP...
Kent Casson
Jul 9, 20242 min read


Obituary: Steidinger
Lori Ann Steidinger, 60, of Chenoa; formerly of Fairbury, passed away at 12:18 a.m., Saturday, July 6, 2024, peacefully in her home, with...
Kent Casson
Jul 7, 20242 min read


Obituary: Erdman
Waneta (Neta) Lucille Erdman, 98, passed away July 3, 2024, after a brief illness at Fairview Haven Retirement Community. Her funeral...
Kent Casson
Jul 5, 20242 min read


Road Rally features 17 teams
This year’s Chenoa 4th of July Road Rally included 17 teams total with 14 finishing. The organizing committee has announced results from...
Kent Casson
Jul 2, 20241 min read


Obituary: Corrie
Shirley Lee Corrie, 86, of Chenoa, passed away at 8:50am, Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Arc at El Paso. Cremation has been accorded. A...
Kent Casson
Jul 1, 20241 min read


Addition of turbines approved
On a 3 to 2 vote, members of the Chenoa City Council approved the addition of five wind turbines to the Panther Grove 2 project Tuesday...
Dale C. Maley
Jun 25, 20242 min read


Cub Scouts advance
The Chenoa Cub Scout Pack 3822 held their last pack meeting for this scouting year on Thursday, June 13 at the Chenoa Baptist Church....
Molly Wilder
Jun 23, 20242 min read


Water rate hike proposed in Chenoa
In an effort to get a handle on the current water situation in Chenoa, Mayor David Shane is proposing raising water rates by $30 per...
Kent Casson
Jun 11, 20243 min read


Obituary: Landrus
A.A. Milne wrote “How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard,” the sentiments of family and friends of Edward...
Kent Casson
Jun 11, 20242 min read


Obituary: Poshard
Jack L. Poshard, 88, of Normal, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024 at The Arc of Normal. Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation...
Kent Casson
Jun 2, 20241 min read


Show raises funds, brings fun to downtown
The sun finally came out during a successful Charity Car Show in downtown Chenoa Sunday. All of the proceeds raised were donated to three...
Kent Casson
Jun 2, 20241 min read


8th graders celebrated at OB's
Prairie Central may no longer have an eighth-grade graduation, but those completing junior high school were celebrated in Chenoa Friday...
Kent Casson
Jun 1, 20241 min read


Water once again discussed in Chenoa
Mayor David Shane reported to the Chenoa City Council Tuesday that the city produces 72 million gallons of drinking water per year, but...
Dale C. Maley
May 29, 20242 min read


Slight damage reported from tractor
A portion of guardrail was damaged after a farm tractor became stuck on the Route 24 bridge just east of Chenoa late Tuesday afternoon....
Kent Casson
May 29, 20241 min read


Chenoa recognizes Memorial Day
A veteran of the Iraq and Bosnia wars says it is a sobering reality that service members are still missing in action. Gunnery Sergeant...
Kent Casson
May 27, 20241 min read


Service to be held at Chenoa Cemetery
The 2024 Chenoa Memorial Day Service is scheduled to begin around 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Chenoa Cemetery along Route 24. In case of bad...
Kent Casson
May 23, 20241 min read


Obituary: Power
Thomas Leo Power, 90 passed away peacefully at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal on Thursday, May 9 under the care of OSF Home Care...
Kent Casson
May 17, 20241 min read


Veterans fishing event at Silliman
Participants enjoyed the spring sunshine Saturday at Chenoa’s Silliman Lake during a fishing tournament hosted by Outdoor Veterans. The...
Kent Casson
May 11, 20241 min read
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