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...

Tom Fairchild: A lifetime of customer service

Tom Fairchild: A lifetime of customer service

By DIANE PERKINS For the Ford County Chronicle In 2016, I wrote a story about Clyde McRae, who retired from...

Ford County Chronicle named best large nondaily newspaper in Illinois

Ford County Chronicle named best large nondaily newspaper in Illinois

EAST PEORIA — The Ford County Chronicle won 29 awards — nine more than its closest competitor — to claim...

Obituary: John Frank

Obituary: John Frank

John C. “Charlie” Frank, 61, of Gibson City passed away at 11:40 am Monday July 7, 2025 at the Gibson...

Obituary: Larry Roach

Obituary: Larry Roach

NORMAL — Larry S. Roach, 76, of Normal, stepfather of a Paxton resident, died Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Carle...

Obituary: Mary Holverson

Obituary: Mary Holverson

Mary Ellen Holverson, 78 of Rantoul, passed away at 4:39 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana....

Olga Allen

Olga Allen

COVINGTON, Ky. — Olga Allen, 81, of Covington, Ky., formerly of Thawville, died Thursday, June 26, 2025, at her residence....