George Taylor: Teacher – Coach – Gentleman, Part 2

In 1945, at the age of thirty-five, George Taylor arrived in Chillicothe with his two young sons, seeking a fresh start after the tragic loss of his wife, Rena. Sharp-looking, energetic, and full of determination, George was ready to make a new life for himself and his family. Read More »

Chillicothe, IL 1984–1987

The following is part Twenty-Two of a multi-part article about the timeline of Chillicothe, IL. This article will illustrate the key dates along with the key individuals who helped to shape our city’s great history. Read More »

What’s Happening in Chillicothe... September 2024

The City’s Voucher Program continues to run through September 30th, 2024. This program allows citizens to haul one truckload of items not normally picked up by GFL (such as furniture, wood remnants, and mattresses) and take them to their local facility for disposal. Read More »

Why Volunteer? Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District

Volunteering at the Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District is about more than just putting out fires or responding to emergencies. It’s about serving and protecting our community, building valuable skills, and making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Read More »

Nelly’s Corner

The Johnson brothers and I leaned against the barbed wire carefully studying a cornfield. Our T-shirts happened to be stuck on the barbs…what else could we do but study that cornfield? Read More »

Chillicothe Circle of Service

At the August meeting of Chillicothe Circle of Service, Ginny Molleck, who with her husband Dave owns and operates LimeLight Communications, was the guest speaker. Read More »