City News

* A reminder from the Chenoa Police Department: It is illegal to use cell phones in school and construction zones. It is also unlawful and simply not a good idea to text while driving at any time.
* You may not park in the downtown area after 2 inches of snowfall until the snow has been cleared away. We are unable to plow with vehicles in the way. If you are found in violation your vehicle will be ticketed and towed at your expense.
* If you are not an early riser (I know I 'm not) you may want to consider placing your garbage out the Tuesday night before pick up. Make sure your garbage is in a can with a tight fitting or locking lid. Refuse may also not be placed at the curb more than 24 hours in advance of pickup.
* Keep all storm sewers clear of yard debris and trash. With the ground frozen there is nowhere for water from melting snow to go.
* It is unlawful to connect your sump pump up to the City Sanitary Sewer. When it is discovered you can be fined up to $750.00.
* A reminder that building permits are required for all fences and new construction and should be applied for prior to starting any new project. Applications are available at City Hall

Community Meetings

Chenoa City Council
*When: 2/8/10 & 2/22/10 6:30 pm
*Where: City Hall

Chenoa Zoning Board
*When: 3/1/10 6:30 pm
*Where: City Hall

Chenoa Library Board
*When: 2/16/10 7:00 pm
*Where: Chenoa Library

Chenoa Women's Club
* When: 3/1/10 7:00 pm
* Where: Trinity Lutheran Church

Space Age Pioneers - 4H
* When: 2/21/10 2:00 pm
* Where: St. Paul Lutheran Church

Chenoa 4th of July Committee
* When: 2/25/10 7:00 pm
* Where: VFW

Livingston Anglers
* When: 2/7/10 6:30 pm
* Where: City Hall

Space Age Pioneers Canned Food Drive

The Chenoa 4H Space Age Pioneers will be collecting non perishable items to replenish the Chenoa Food Pantry located at Trinity Lutheran Church. They will be going door to door starting at 3:30 pm on Sunday, February 21, 2010.
Some suggested items for the Food Pantry are: laundry soap, dish soap, shampoo, toothpaste, pasta, spaghetti o's, soup, toilet paper, juice and bread. Any donated items are welcome. If you will not be home feel free to place your items by your front door and the 4Her's will pick them up.

Red Cross Blood Drive

The Chenoa Women's Club will be hosting a blood drive March 25 from 3-7pm at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Parish Hall. To donate blood you must be at least 17 years old, weigh over 110 pounds and be in good health. You will be eligible to donate red blood cells if you haven't donated since January 28, 2010.

Boy Scout Troop 22 Pork Chop Dinner Sale

The wait is over! Chenoa Boy Scout Troop 22 will start selling Pork Chop Dinners March 7, 2010. Dinners will still be the same low pre-paid price of $10 each. They will be available for pick-up or delivery Sunday, April 25, 2010. If the Boys miss you you may phone your order in to Scoutmaster Chris Wilder 815-945-7806 or Assistant Scoutmaster Mike Johnson 815-945-7649. All proceeds stay in Chenoa to benefit the Chenoa Boy Scouts.

2010 Census

When you fill out the census form, you're making a statement about what resources your community needs going forward. Accurate data reflecting changes in your community are crucial in apportioning seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and deciding how more than $400 billion per year is allocated for projects like new hospitals and schools.That's more than $4 trillion over a 10-year period for things like new roads and schools, and services like job training centers. We depend on your cooperation and trust, and promise to protect the confidentiality of your information. Title 13 of the U.S. Code protects the confidentiality of all your information and violating this law is a crime with severe penalties. In addition, other federal laws, including the Confidential Statistical Efficiency Act and the Privacy Act reinforce these protections. Private information is never published.
It is against the law to disclose or publish any of the following information:
* Names
* Addresses including GPS coordinates
* Social Security numbers
* Telephone numbers
Find this and more information at: www.2010census.gov

2010 Census Jobs Available

The US Census Bureau is currently looking for employees to help with the 2010 Census. We have many jobs available in McLean County. The jobs are temporary and have flexible hours with a starting wage of $12.50 per hour. We will have a test at the Heartland Bank Community Room here in Chenoa on February 18, 2010 at 6:30 pm. Applicants need to bring two (2) forms of identification to the test. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a US citizen. For more information on test times and locations please call 1-217-239-4408 or 1-866-861-2010 or go to www.2010censusjobs.gov. Practice tests are available on the website.

Chenoa 4th of July Pancake & Sausage Breakfast

When: Sunday, February 28, 2010 7 am till 2 pm Where: Chenoa Fire Station
              920 E. Cemetery
Cost: Adults $6 each
          * Kids 10 and under $3 each
All proceeds benefit the Chenoa 4th of July Celebration

Chenoa Public Library News

The Chenoa Public Library will have its After School Story Hour on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, from 4:15 - 4:45 pm. We will read Valentine stories and do a fun activity.
The next Book Discussion Group at the Chenoa Public Library will be on Monday, February 15, 2010, at 10:00 am at the library. We will read and discuss the book The Camel Club by David Baldacci. Anyone who is interested in joining our discussion is welcome to check out a copy of the book.
The Chenoa Public Library will have a Preschool Story Time on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, from 10:30 - 11:00 am. We will read stories and do a fun activity. If you have any questions about these activities, please call the library at 815-945-4253.

If you would like to have your groups schedule put in the Community Meetings section please call me at City Hall 815-945-7619 or email me at clerk@chenoail.org
Ann Johnson,
Assistant City Clerk

Newsletter Submissions

     The City of Chenoa is pleased to accept submissions for the monthly newsletter. We will take items from any organization regarding community events. Articles should be submitted by the 1st of the month to clerk@chenoail.org and should be relevant from the 5th of the current month to the 1st of the next month. City items will take priority for space but an effort will be made to accommodate all. Any questions please feel free to call Ann at City Hall at 815-945-7619.

Thank You !
Ann Johnson
Assistant City Clerk