CHANA — It might have new owners and a new name, but the Chana Rt. 64 Auction Barn is operating in a familiar location at 620 Stone Hill Road in Chana, just off of IL Route 64 a few minutes west of Kings.
Packed with items ranging from lawn and garden and poultry to lumber, automotive supplies, antiques and collectibles, the auction has something for everyone. Chana Rt. 64 Auction Barn also offers on-site sales, consignment pick-ups, as well as business liquidations.
“We have our regular auctions every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.,” said Mike McNeal, manager for the auction facility. “You never know what you’ll find here… it’s like a treasure hunt.”
The team, which also consists of three auctioneers, has been involved in the auction and wholesale merchandise business for over 50 years.
“Our job out here is to make the best money for the seller… the best buck,” McNeal added. “We charge 20 percent, the lowest commission in the tri-state area.”
McNeal, along with owner Lori Shelton, explained the auction house has recently added a wholesale event that is open to the public, scheduled for several Sundays including Sept. 9, Sept. 23, Oct. 14, and Oct. 28. The wholesales open at noon and feature overstock items from local stores, closeouts, and discontinued items.
“The wholesales are a good place for people to stock up. It’s new items — cleaning products, toilet paper, frozen foods,” Shelton said. “It’s also a great place to find toys, gift items, tools… it’s all brand new and it’s good, inexpensive merchandise.”
The Chana Rt. 64 Auction Barn is also hosting an antique, collectible, primitives and coins event on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m.

The facility is also pairing with Oregon’s Autumn on Parade weekend event on Saturday, Oct. 6. The “Junk in the Trunk” sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For those interested in selling, a 10-foot by 10-foot space is available for $10.
The Chana Rt. 64 Auction Barn welcomes consignments and encourages everyone to call for more information or to reserve a spot. There is a 20 percent charge on commissions.
For McNeal, seeing the variety of items and the uniqueness is something he appreciates.
“It just amazes me… the stuff that comes in. Tuesday mornings we have no idea what’s going to come down that road,” McNeal said. “We have some very unique and different items each week here. It’s a good time to come out in the country, see some things you might not have seen in awhile and enjoy the camaraderie.”
“It’s a great place to come and spend the day, visit with friends, while looking at antiques, collectibles, estates and new items,” Shelton said. “We have bistro tables set up and offer breakfast and lunch options.”
For more information on consignment options or to reserve a spot, call 815-830-3898.
“Your place or ours – we pick up consignments, package and take care of the items,” McNeal said. “We make it convenient for our customers and we have great service.”