GIBSON CITY — Bill Kirby and Rob Schmitt like to joke that they were the ones who broke up REO Speedwagon. After all, the rock band’s announced breakup last September came soon after the two Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services staffers had seemingly all but secured the band’s appearance at the hospital’s next Summer Bash concert in downtown Gibson […]
Gibson City businesses
Mareci’s Bakery finds new home in Gibson City
GIBSON CITY — Long in search of a new home, Mareci’s Bakery is opening in downtown Gibson City. The bakery, which had operated in Paxton at sites on South Market Street and West Ottawa Road, posted its new business card on its Facebook page Saturday, showing a new address of 310 N. Sangamon Ave. in Gibson City. The bakery, owned […]
Ford County Chronicle wins 28 awards in annual Excellence in News contest
EAST PEORIA — A year after finishing as runner-up for the coveted Will Loomis Memorial Trophy — which recognizes the best large nondaily newspaper in Illinois — the Ford County Chronicle appears to be in position to contend for top Illinois Press Association honors once again. On Friday, the IPA notified Chronicle Co-Publishers Will Brumleve and Andrew Rosten that their […]
The Falcon’s Nest bar opens in downtown Gibson City
GIBSON CITY — Gibson City’s newest bar, The Falcon’s Nest, is open for business. The owners of the downtown sports bar at at 116 N. Sangamon Ave. envision it as a clean, relaxing place to watch sports and other entertainment, enjoy top-shelf liquors and craft beers, listen to live music, and try a hand of video poker. The bar offers […]
Gibson City nursing home fined $50,000 following resident’s death
GIBSON CITY — A Gibson City nursing home was fined $77,200 by the Illinois Department of Public Healith for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act during the fourth quarter of 2024, including one that led to a resident’s death. The IDPH’s fourth-quarter report for nursing home violations was released last week, showing 305 violation reports completed statewide, including three […]
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