Chenoa, IL
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ChenoaIL averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$120,700 Typical home value $175,418 +7.8% yr/yr · +51.1% 5-yr
Upcoming
Mon Nov 2, 2026
Zoning Board
Chenoa Zoning Board to meet November 2, 2026
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific zoning cases or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.
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CHENOA ZONING BOARD
AGENDA
November 2, 2026
MEETING AT CITY HALL AT 6:30 PM
1. Call meeting to order
2. Review minutes
3. Comments from floor
4.Adjourn
Recent meetings
Tue Oct 27, 2026
City Council
City Council to vote on Route 66 project and commercial grant
The City Council will discuss and vote on several infrastructure and equipment purchases. The meeting includes a vote on a TIF grant for a specific property and an ordinance to change the order of business for council meetings.
- Route 66 Tourism Enhancement Project
- TIF Commercial Revitalization Grant for Union Roofing at 410 N Division St.
- Ordinance amending City Code regarding the order of business at meetings
- Purchase of a City truck
- Purchase of a skid loader
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Regular Meeting, 6:30 PM, City Hall
AGENDA
1) Roll Call
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 13, 2026; that the bills be allowed
4) Melissa Cooper Presenting City’s Statues
5) Discuss and Vote on Route 66 Tourism Enhancement Project
6) Discuss and Vote on TIF Commercial Revitalization Grant for Union Roofing for 410 N Division St.
7) Discuss and Vote on an Ordinance Amending the City Code Regarding the Order of Business at
City Council Meetings
8) Discuss and Vote on Purchase of City Truck
9) Discuss and Vote on Purchase of Skid Loader
10) Discuss and Vote on Standards for City’s Social Media Pages
11) Comments from the Floor
12) Attorney's Comments
13) Treasurer’s Comments
14) Commissioner’s Comments
15) Executive Session to Discuss the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline,
Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the City of Chenoa - Section 2(c)(1)
16) Executive Session to Discuss Litigation – Section 2(c)(11) – Pending Probable or Imminent
Litigation
17) Adjournment
Tue Oct 13, 2026
City Council
Chenoa City Council to vote on liquor hours and mobile food vendor rules
The City Council will discuss and vote on ordinances regarding liquor sale hours and the regulation of mobile food vendors. The body will also consider the purchase of a police vehicle and discuss vacant property ordinances.
- Ordinance amending Section 3-1-8(B) (Hours of Sale) of the Liquor Control Ordinance
- Ordinance adding Chapter 11 to Title 3 regarding Mobile Food Vendors
- Purchase of a police vehicle
- Discussion of vacant property ordinances
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Regular Meeting, 6:30 PM, City Hall
AGENDA
1) Roll Call
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 22, 2026; that the bills be allowed
4) Discuss and Vote on an Ordinance Amending Section 3-1-8(B) (Hours of Sale) of City of Chenoa
Liquor Control Ordinance
5) Discuss and Vote on an Ordinance Adding Chapter 11 to Title 3 of the Chenoa City Code
Regulating Mobile Food Vendors
6) Discuss and Vote on Purchase of Police Vehicle
7) Discuss Vacant Property Ordinances (in general)
8) Comments from the Floor
9) Attorney's Comments
10) Treasurer’s Comments
11) Commissioner’s Comments
12) Executive Session to Discuss the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline,
Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the City of Chenoa - Section 2(c)(1)
13) Executive Session to Discuss Litigation – Section 2(c)(11) – Pending Probable or Imminent
Litigation
14) Adjournment
Mon Oct 5, 2026
Zoning Board
Chenoa Zoning Board to meet October 5, 2026
The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific zoning cases or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.
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CHENOA ZONING BOARD
AGENDA
Oct. 5, 2026
MEETING AT CITY HALL AT 6:30 PM
1. Call meeting to order
2. Review minutes
3. Comments from floor
4, Adjourn
Tue Sep 22, 2026
City Council
Tue Sep 15, 2026
Economic Development Commisson
Economic Development Commission to review HOTF and TIF funding requests
The commission will review balances for TIF 1, TIF 2, BDD, and HOTF. Members will discuss several funding requests from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund (HOTF) and TIF funding for City Hall office safety.
- HOTF request from Sheryl Seibert, CPLibrary
- HOTF request from Nancy Todd
- HOTF for Route 66 Maintenance
- HOTF for Union Roofing
- HOTF for Christmas at the Crossroads
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AGENDA
City of Chenoa
Economic Development Commission
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:30P
City of Chenoa, City Hall, Council Chambers
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Attendance
Secretary's Minutes
Introduction- Kyle De Long, Pontiac/Dwight/Morris
Old Business:
Review TIF 1, TIF 2, BDD and HOTF balances
Update- Travelling Chalkboard Project
New Business
Sheryl Seibert, CPLibrary- HOTF request
Nancy Todd- HOTF request
HOTF Rte 66 Maintenance
Union Roofing – HOTF
Christmas at the Crossroads - HOTF
TIF Funding for City Hall Office Safety
Commissioners Reports
Public Comments
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 20, 6:30 PM City Hall
Mon Sep 14, 2026
Zoning Board
Chenoa Zoning Board to meet September 14, 2026
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific zoning cases or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.
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✓ Decided: The Chenoa Zoning Board of Appeals held no substantive discussions
The Zoning Board of Appeals met on September 14, 2026, at City Hall. The minutes state that no issues were discussed during the meeting.
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CHENOA ZONING BOARD
AGENDA
Sept 14, 2026
MEETING AT CITY HALL AT 6:30 PM
1. Call meeting to order
2.Review minutes
3. Comments from floor
4. Adjourn
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ZONING BOARD MINUTES
Sept. 14 , 2026
The regular meeting of the Chenoa zoning board of appeals was
held at city hail at 6:30 PM. Members present were: Bobbi Ludwig and
Dan Boian.
There were no issues. discussed tonight.
Respectfully Submitted Dan Boian
Tue Sep 8, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Chenoa City Council approved past meeting minutes and tabled a property sale update.
The Chenoa City Council approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from previous regular and executive meetings and treasurer orders. The council also tabled an update regarding a property sale to gather more information and consult with the city attorney. Additionally, the council entered and returned from an executive session to discuss employee matters and pending litigation.
- Approved minutes from August 25 regular meeting and July 14, August 11, and August 25 executive sessions (unanimous)
- Approved treasurer orders for payment (unanimous)
- Tabled update regarding property sale
- Approved entering executive session to discuss employee matters and litigation (unanimous)
- Approved returning to open session (unanimous)
- Approved adjournment (unanimous)
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MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF THE CHENOA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
The Chenoa City Council met in Regular Session at City Hall on September 8, 2026 called to order by Mayor
Shane at 6:30 p.m..
The City Clerk was directed to call roll. The following council members were present: Mayor Shane,
Commissioners Lopeman, Hernandez, Shipley and Bell. The following members of staff were present: City Clerk
Rhoades. The following members of staff were absent: Treasurer Rowold, Chief Cornwall, and Attorney Mann.
Mayor Shane led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Bell, second by Shipley to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 25, 2026, the
Minutes of the Executive Sessions of July 14, 2026, August 11, 2026 and August 25, 2026; orders on the
Treasurer be drawn in payment of same. #5977 Motion carried by unanimously affirmative vote.
Carmen Hernandez introduced the Chanel Butterfly Community Art Project, noting it is modeled after a similar
project in Pontiac. The project aims to drive downtown tourism by installing 15 fiberglass butterfly sculptures at
various city locations, including City Hall, the post office, the library, and Route 66 sites. There is a projected
total budget of $25,000 for the project. This budget includes $900 per sculpture, $750 for the fiberglass unit and
$150 for a fixed mounting, plus additional expenses for $50 auto body coats, $250 for artist compensation, and
$2,800 for recognition plaque …
Tue Aug 25, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council authorizes exploration of settlement for WMC TIF lawsuit
The City Council authorized the City Attorney to explore the dismissal and settlement of the WMC TIF State Court action. The council also approved the signing of loan application documents for the BWSLP project. Discussions were held regarding dumpster program restructuring and road wear on Division Street.
- Approved authorization for City Attorney to explore dismissal and settlement of WMC TIF State Court Action (unanimous)
- Approved Mayor Shane to sign PWSLP Loan Application Documents (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from August 11, 2026, and July 28, 2026, executive sessions (unanimous)
- Approved entry into executive session for personnel and litigation (unanimous)
- Approved return to open session (unanimous)
- Approved landscaping permit for TNT Cycle to plant shrubs over city right-of-way
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MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF THE CHENOA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING HELD AUGUST 25, 2026
The Chenoa City Council met in Regular Session at City Hall on August 25, 2026 called to order by Mayor Shane
at 6:30 p.m..
The City Clerk was directed to call roll. The following council members were present: Mayor Shane,
Commissioners Lopeman, Hernandez, Shipley and Bell. The following members of staff were present: Chief
Cornwall, Attorney Mann and City Clerk Rhoades. The following members of staff were absent: Treasurer
Rowold.
Mayor Shane led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Bell, second by Shipley to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 11, 2026 and the
Minutes of the Executive Sessions of July 28, 2026; orders on the Treasurer be drawn in payment of same. #5971
Motion carried by unanimously affirmative vote.
Kevin Hannel, from Farnsworth, requested Mayor Shane to sign the final signature sheets and pages for the
BWSLP loan application covering phases one and two. Once signed, the application will be submitted to the EPA,
the project must be put out for bid according to EPA rules and funding requirements, with a 45-day advertising
period. Funding is secured within the current fiscal year's budget, featuring a 30% grant, with expectations to set
the bid date in September. Motion by Shipley, second by Bell to Approve Mayor Shane to Sign PWSLP Loan
Application Documents. #5972 Motion carried by unanimously affirmative vote.
The counci …
Tue Aug 18, 2026
Economic Development Commisson
Chenoa Economic Development Commission to review taxing balances and ordinances
The Economic Development Commission will discuss updates regarding food truck and chalkboard wall ordinances. The body will also review taxing body balances and TIF/BDD agreements.
- Review of taxing body balances
- Update on food truck ordinance
- Update on permanent location for chalkboard wall
- Updates on TIF/BDD agreements
- Discussion on previous ordinance presentation
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AGENDA
City of Chenoa
Economic Development Commission
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 6:30P
City of Chenoa, City Hall, Council Chambers
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Attendance
Secretary's Minutes
Old Business
-Review Balances of Taxing Bodies
-Update on Food Truck ordinance
-Update on permanent location for chalkboard wall
New Business
-Updates on TIF/BDD agreements
-Discussion on last meeting's ordinance presentation
Public Comment
NEXT EDC MEETING- SEPTEMBER 15, 2026, 6:30 PM
Tue Aug 11, 2026
City Council
Mon Aug 3, 2026
Zoning Board
Chenoa Zoning Board to meet August 3, 2026
The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific zoning cases or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.
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✓ Decided: No substantive decisions made at Chenoa Zoning Board meeting
The Zoning Board of Appeals met on August 3, 2026. The minutes record that no issues were discussed during the meeting.
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CHENOA ZONING BOARD AGENDA
Aug. 3, 2026
MEETING AT CITY HALL AT 6:30 PM
1. Call meeting to order
2.Review minutes
3. Comments from floor
4. Adjourn
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ZONING BOARD MINUTES
Aug. 3 , 2026
The regular meeting of the Chenoa zoning board of appeals was
held at city hall at 6:30 PM. Members present were: Don Schultheis,
Bobbi Ludwig and Dan Boian.
There were no issues discussed tonight.
Respectfully Submitted Dan Boian
Tue Jul 28, 2026
City Council
Council to discuss sale of city property and correct minutes
The Chenoa City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing routine items like approving prior minutes and bills. The council will discuss and vote on correcting ordinance numbers in the May 26, 2026 minutes, and will discuss the sale of city property. The meeting also includes executive sessions for personnel and litigation matters.
- Discuss and vote on amending May 26, 2026 meeting minutes to correct ordinance numbers
- Discuss sale of city property
- Approval of minutes from July 14, 2026 regular and executive sessions
- Executive session on employee appointment, compensation, or dismissal
- Executive session on pending or imminent litigation
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Regular Meeting, 6:30 PM, City Hall
AGENDA
1) Roll Call
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 14, 2026 and the Minutes of the Executive
Session of July 14, 2026; that the bills be allowed
4) Discuss and Vote on Amending City Council Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2026 to Correct
Ordinance Numbers
5) Discuss Sale of City Property
6) Comments from the Floor
7) Attorney's Comments
8) Treasurer’s Comments
9) Commissioner’s Comments
10) Executive Session to Discuss the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline,
Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the City of Chenoa - Section 2(c)(1)
11) Executive Session to Discuss Litigation – Section 2(c)(11) – Pending Probable or Imminent
Litigation
12) Adjournment
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Economic Development Commisson
Chenoa EDC reviews TIF balances, police Q&A, food truck rules
The Chenoa Economic Development Commission is meeting to review fund balances for TIF 1, TIF 2, BDD, and HOTF, discuss standard operating procedures for taxing bodies, and get an update on the Food Truck Ordinance. The agenda also includes a Q&A session with the Chief of Police and commissioner reports.
- Review of TIF 1, TIF 2, BDD, and HOTF fund balances
- Review of SOP for taxing bodies
- Update on Food Truck Ordinance
- Q&A with Chief of Police Travis Cornwall
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City of Chenoa
Economic Development Commission
Tuesday, July 2f 6:30 PM
City Hall Chambers
Call To Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Attendance
Secretary's Minutes
Qand A: City of Chenoa Chief of Police, Travis Cornwall
OLD BUSINESS
- Review balances of TIF 1, TIF 2, BDD and HOTF
- Review of SOP for taxing bodies
- Update on Food Truck Ordinance
NEW BUSINESS
- Commissioner reports
Public Comment
NEXT EDC BOARD MEETING — August 18, 2026 6:30PM
Tue Jul 14, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on FY2026-27 budget and sewer aerator purchase
The Chenoa City Council will vote on ordinances appropriating funds and adopting the 2026-2027 budget, and on purchasing new aerator floats for the sewer pond. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and bills, and executive sessions for personnel and litigation matters.
- Ordinance appropriating funds for FY May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027
- Ordinance for the 2026-2027 budget
- Purchase of new aerator floats for the sewer pond
- Executive session on employee appointment/compensation (Section 2(c)(1))
- Executive session on pending litigation (Section 2(c)(11))
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Regular Meeting, 6:30 PM, City Hall
AGENDA
1) Roll Call
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 23, 2026; that the bills be allowed
4) Discuss and Vote on an Ordinance Appropriating Funds for the Purpose of Defraying the
Necessary Expenses and Liabilities of the City of Chenoa for the Fiscal Year May 1, 2026, through
April 30, 2027
5) Discuss and Vote on an Ordinance for the 2026 - 2027 Budget
6) Discuss and Vote on Purchasing New Aerator Floats for the Sewer Pond
7) Comments from the Floor
8) Attorney's Comments
9) Treasurer’s Comments
10) Commissioner’s Comments
11) Executive Session to Discuss the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline,
Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the City of Chenoa - Section 2(c)(1)
12) Executive Session to Discuss Litigation – Section 2(c)(11) – Pending Probable or Imminent
Litigation
13) Adjournment
Mon Jul 6, 2026
Zoning Board
Chenoa Zoning Board meets for routine procedural session
The Chenoa Zoning Board is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda: calling the meeting to order, reviewing minutes, and taking comments from the floor. No substantive items such as rezonings or public hearings are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural only.
- Review of meeting minutes
- Public comments from the floor
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CHENOA ZONING BOARD
AGENDA
July 6, 2026
MEETING AT CITY HALL AT 6:30 PM
1. Call meeting to order
2. Review minutes
3. Comments from floor
4. Adjourn
Tue Jun 23, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on RV business special use permits, TIF deal, budget
The Chenoa City Council will discuss and vote on several items, including ordinances granting special use permits for RV restoration, storage, leasing, and sales in an agricultural district, and a TIF redevelopment agreement with Iron Cave Golf, LLC and Bobbi and Brian Ludwig. The council will also consider a food truck ordinance recommendation, a contract with Axon Enterprises, and the 2026-2027 city budget. The meeting includes executive sessions for personnel and litigation matters.
- Ordinance granting special use permits for RV/motorhome/camper trailer restoration, storage, leasing, and sales in an Agricultural District (AG)
- Ordinance approving TIF redevelopment agreement with Iron Cave Golf, LLC and Bobbi and Brian Ludwig
- Discussion of EDC recommendation on adding a food truck ordinance
- Vote on entering into contract with Axon Enterprises
- Vote on 2026-2027 city budget
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Regular Meeting, 6:30 PM, City Hall
AGENDA
1) Roll Call
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 9, 2026; that the bills be allowed
4) Discuss and Vote on an Ordinance Granting Special Use Permits to Allow for Recreational Vehicle
(RV)/Motorhome/Camper Trailer Restoration and Maintenance, Recreational Vehicle
(RV)/Motorhome/Camper Storage, and Recreational Vehicle (RV)/Motorhome/Camper/Trailer Leasing
and Sales in An Agricultural District (AG)
5) Discuss and Vote on an Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a TIF
Redevelopment Agreement by and Between the City of Chenoa and Iron Cave Golf, LLC and Bobbi
and Brian Ludwig
6) Discuss EDC Recommendation regarding Adding a Food Truck Ordinance to the City Code
7) Discuss and Vote on Entering into Contract with Axon Enterprises
8) Discuss and Vote on 2026-2027 City Budget
9) Comments from the Floor
10) Attorney's Comments
11) Treasurer’s Comments
12) Commissioner’s Comments
13) Executive Session to Discuss the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline,
Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the City of Chenoa - Section 2(c)(1)
14) Executive Session to Discuss Litigation – Section 2(c)(11) – Pending Probable or Imminent
Litigation
15) Adjournment
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Traffic fatalities1 (2022)
Adults with low literacy11.8% (low numeracy 21% · 2017)
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