Ribbon cutting for Ford County’s first solar farm approaching

Ribbon cutting for Ford County’s first solar farm approaching

GIBSON CITY — Earthrise Energy is hosting a private, invitation-only ribbon-cutting event next month to celebrate the start of construction...

Ford County Chronicle increasing subscription, newsstand rates

Ford County Chronicle increasing subscription, newsstand rates

First, thank you for your continued support of our community newspaper. Our readers and advertisers literally make this publication a...

Ford County Chronicle approved for Local Journalism Sustainability Tax Credit

Ford County Chronicle approved for Local Journalism Sustainability Tax Credit

By WILL BRUMLEVE will@fordcountychronicle.com Some long-awaited news came Monday, June 30, when an email with the subject line of “Local...

Gibson City working to grow downtown farmers market

Gibson City working to grow downtown farmers market

GIBSON CITY — Peaches from Georgia, tomatoes from Kentucky and blueberries, eggs, baked goods and honey from right here in...

Obituary: Martha Barnett

Obituary: Martha Barnett

Martha Mae Barnett, 85 of Gifford, died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at her home. A Memorial Service...

Obituary: Samuel Schoonover

Obituary: Samuel Schoonover

Samuel D Schoonover of Thomasboro8/2/1956-8/15/2025 The sweetest and most gentle man went home at 4:02pm on August 15, 2025, at...

Obituary: Tommie Emberson

Obituary: Tommie Emberson

Tommie Emberson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away onAugust 15, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Danville, Illinois....

Obituary: Eileen Hoke

Obituary: Eileen Hoke

Eileen Louise Hoke, 86, of Buckley went to the Lord on the evening of Sunday, August 17, 2025 at her...