Will Brumleve | May 2, 2025
GIBSON CITY — The allegations of misconduct that led to last month’s firing of Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley teacher and coach Robbie Dinkins — and an ongoing police investigation — include claims that he maintained inappropriate relationships with students, spending time with them alone, both at school...
May 2, 2025
PAXTON — The Paxton Park District announced Friday that the main pump for the community swimming pool at Coady Park is out of service and beyond repair, which will result in a delay in opening the pool this summer, if it ends up opening at...
May 1, 2025
PAXTON — Puppy Skunk, the beloved dog of Ford County Chronicle Publisher Will Brumleve, died peacefully in the loving arms of her owner around 8:45 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana. A beautiful white cocker spaniel,...
Will Brumleve | May 1, 2025
PAXTON — With the controversial topic of backyard chickens on the agenda, a joint meeting of the Paxton City Council’s community committee and license, permit and zoning committee is scheduled for 6 p.m. immediately prior to the full council’s 7 p.m. monthly meeting on Tuesday,...
Will Brumleve | May 1, 2025
BUCKLEY — A solar farm and energy storage facility are planned for north of Buckley in Iroquois County. This week, community members gathered at Christ Lutheran High School in Buckley for an informational open house on the proposed solar and energy storage project known as...
