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Garage destroyed in overnight fire
No one was injured after an overnight structure fire in the 600 block of Mason Street. Chenoa Fire Chief Troy Aldrich reports a garage,...
Kent Casson
May 11, 20241 min read


Obituary: Harrison
Juanita Mary Harrison, 90, of Chenoa, passed away at 9:47 pm Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the Arc in Dwight. Visitation will be from 5:00 to...
Kent Casson
May 8, 20243 min read


Weekend Route 66 festivities a hit
As a musician sang “Chenoa’s alright with me” and “Chenoa’s the place to be,” visitors to the uptown area enjoyed the Chenoa Superior...
Kent Casson
May 5, 20242 min read


Chenoa to roll out the Red Carpet
While you are enjoying the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival in towns up and down the “Mother Road” this weekend, be sure to check...
Kent Casson
May 3, 20241 min read


Obituary: Adelmann
Kathy JoAnn Adelmann. 65, of Chenoa passed away at 8:05am, Saturday, April 27, 2024 at her residence in Chenoa. Cremation rites have been...
Kent Casson
Apr 30, 20241 min read


Obituary: Johnson
Robert Raymond “Bob” Johnson, age 84, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on April 25, 2024, at 11:11 AM, at home, surrounded...
Kent Casson
Apr 29, 20243 min read


Club focuses on Earth Day
The April Space Age Pioneers 4-H meeting had an Earth Day theme. Guest Speaker Jeannea Shier demonstrated clothing repair and McKenzie...
Kent Casson
Apr 25, 20241 min read


New crop of turbines could be coming
New wind turbines could pop-up just north of Chenoa if a new wind project is approved and the city agrees to allow the structures nearby....
Kent Casson
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Obituary: Norman
Paul E. Norman Jr. 77, of Chenoa passed away at 6:18pm, Saturday, April 20, 2024 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Funeral...
Kent Casson
Apr 23, 20241 min read


Birthday open house set for Betty Morris
A 100th birthday open house for Bettina “Betty” Morris of Chenoa is set for Saturday, April 27 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Chenoa...
Kent Casson
Apr 21, 20242 min read


Obituary: Weber
Cynthia D. Weber, 70, of Chenoa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac. Cremation rites...
Kent Casson
Apr 21, 20241 min read


Scenario refinement focus of PACT meeting
Another large crowd filled the Prairie Central High School gymnasium for the third of four community engagement meetings on the school...
Kent Casson
Apr 17, 20243 min read


Addams Family Musical this weekend
The Prairie Central High School Music Department will present “The Addams Family Musical” at Prairie Central Primary West in Chenoa this...
Kent Casson
Apr 16, 20241 min read


Barrett, Seemans, Melvin big winners
The top prizes from the Chenoa Fourth of July Cash Bash fundraiser on Saturday night have been announced. Sharon Barrett won the first...
Kent Casson
Apr 8, 20241 min read


An 'amazing' day for Chenoa
Emotion and excitement filled Chenoa over the weekend as work officially started on the Route 66 Fetch & Stretch Dog Park. It’s local...
Kent Casson
Apr 8, 20242 min read


Notes from March 4-H meeting
The March Space Age Pioneers 4-H Club meeting was held at the Chenoa Methodist Church. During the brief business meeting the club...
Sheryl Solomonson
Mar 28, 20241 min read


Obituary: Dockery
Sara J. Dockery, 61, of Chenoa, passed away on March 26th, 2024, at OSF St. James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac. Cremation...
Kent Casson
Mar 27, 20241 min read


City receives dog park update
An update on the Chenoa dog park was given to members of the Chenoa City Council Tuesday evening. Construction is expected to begin April...
Kent Casson
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Obituary: Thacker
Leda “Nana” (Graves) Thacker, April 24, 1932 - March 18, 2024 (91), passed away peacefully at Serenity Villa at Fairview Haven in...
Kent Casson
Mar 19, 20242 min read


Space Age Pioneers hold workshop
Chenoa’s Space Age Pioneers held the annual workshop meeting on Sunday (March 17). Guest speakers and club members planned and spoke on a...
Kent Casson
Mar 19, 20241 min read
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