Community Meetings

Chenoa City Council
When: 6/8/09 & 6/22/09 6:30 pm
Where: City Hall

Chenoa Zoning Board
When: 7/6/09 6:30 pm
Where: City Hall

Livingston Anglers
When: 7/5/09 6:30 pm
Where: City Hall

Chenoa Library Board
When: 6/16/09 7:00 pm
Where: Chenoa Library

Space Age Pioneers 4H
When: 6/10/09 7:00 pm
Where: Methodist Church

Chenoa Historical Society
When: 6/11/09 2:00 pm
Where: Historical Building
             239 Green Street

City News

* Keep Storm Drains Clear: Property owners or tenants shall keep all storm drains on private property or on City property adjacent to or near their property free and clear of debris, including leaves and grass clippings.

* The burning of yard debris may only be done in the City of Chenoa on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays only. When burning (yard waste only) make sure that you are not burning on City property, the wind is below 10 mph and that the fire is closely monitored at all times.

Benefit for Rosie

A benefit will beheld June 17th from 5-8 pm at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Chenoa for Rosie VanHouten, Peace Meals Co-ordinator, who is undergoing kidney dialysis treatments. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, applesauce, dessert and a drink.Carry outs available
Prices are:
*Adults $6
*Children ages 3-12 $4
*Under 3 - FREE
Lots of prizes to be raffled off. All proceeds go toward Rosie's medical expenses. Donations accepted.
For information phone 815-945-7074 or 815-945-7718.

Chenoa Public Library District Summer Reading Program Calender 2009 Read on the Wild Side

Thursday, June 4, 2009 10:30 - 11:15
Zoo Lady - Face Painting (Mickey Lower)
All Children Invited to Attend

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 10:30 - 11:15
Kitty Jackson - Admiral and his Paintings
Children ages 3 - Kindergarten

Thursday, June 11, 2009 2:30 - 3:15
The Snake Man
All Children Invited to Attend - NOTE TIME

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:30 - 11:00
Roger Coventry - Music
Children ages 3 - Kindergarten

Thursday, June 18, 2009
Ecology Action Center (Deanna Belz)
10:15 - 10:45 Children ages 3 - Kindergarten
11:00 - 11:45 Children in Grades 1-6

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 10:30 - 11:15
Wildlife Prairie State Park
All Children Invited to Attend

Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:30 - 11:15
Guest Reader
Fun Project Children in Grades 1-6

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 11:30 - 12:30
Pizza Party for ALL!!

Fourth of July Schedule

Firecracker Road Rally
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Registration and check in from 10:00 till Noon
Driver's meeting at Noon
First vehicle to leave at 12:30 p.m.
Entry fee $30.00
To register early please visit www.chenoail.org, print out a registration form and mail the entry form along with your check for $30 to:
Chenoa 4th of July
PO Box 94
Chenoa, IL 61726

Ice Cream Social
Sunday, June 28, 2009 5:30 pm
City Park West Pavilion
Entertainment by the PCHS Jazz Band & Sweet Adelines
FREE face painting and balloons for the kids
Homemade desserts and ice cream available for purchase from the Chenoa Women's Club

Street Dance
Friday, July 3, 2009
Cattle Bandits to play 8pm till midnight
Pork Chops & Beer Wagon start 5 pm

Flea Market in City Park
Friday, July 3 - Saturday, July 4 (8am till 5pm)
Vendors, Games Food & More

Parade & Fireworks
Saturday, July 4 2009
Bicycle Decorating & Float Decorating Contest
Parade: 2pm - Check in Noon - Judging at 1pm
Fireworks - Dusk at Football Field

Nominations Needed Master Firecracker and Miss Sparkler
If your child is between the ages of 4-6 and lives in Chenoa, submit an enrty form and 2 4x6 pictures for the display jars that will be at Heartland Bank and State Bank of Graymont starting June 8.

Chenoan of the Year
- Nominate any person who you think is an outstanding citizen and active participant in our community, nominations due June 19th

Mr. & Mrs. 4th of July
- Nominate a couple who are from Chenoa and are an active part of our community, nominations due June 19th All entry forms available to print out at www.chenoail.org.

Mail all entries to:
Chenoa 4th of July Committee
PO Box 94
Chenoa, IL 61726

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