Did You Know? October 2022

The Chillicothe Town Theatre now has a handicapped accessible restroom. The women’s restroom was revamped to accommodate a wheelchair with a new wider entrance, partitions were removed, a new handicapped height toilet was installed, and grab bars were installed on the walls. Read More »

In the Garden - October 2022

If you still have flowers growing and blooming, water often. Keep them deadheaded, but don’t deadhead the final blossoms, which should be closer to frost. Read More »

Chillicothe’s Best Kept Secret

Sometimes hidden treasures are buried right in plain sight. This is what I found to be true when I realized I did not know the history behind our city’s best kept secret. The “Shore Acres” we have all come to know and love was not always called Shore Acres as some may think. Read More »

Cooking With Vickie Britton - October 2022

This recipe is my Grandmother Chittum’s recipe. Read More »

Nellie’s Corner - October 2022

In the 50s and mid 60s, baseball was the National sport in Chillicothe. Boys in town never even heard of soccer. Summer was an unending game of baseball. During the day we played at any ball diamond that we could find. Read More »

An Invitation to Impact Your Community

Chillicothe is known to be a community of giving. We want to invite you to an opportunity of giving back to the community that gives us so much. Read More »

You Can Help Chillicothe Youth Groups and Help Yourself, Too!

Sometimes by increasing our charitable gifts, we can benefit from having a nice tax deduction instead of paying extra taxes. One of those areas of charitable giving is to the youth of Chillicothe—our future generation—and our local Optimist Club is focused on giving back to our local youth organizations every year. Read More »

Why I Joined Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District - October 2022

My name is Logan Van Ostrand, and I have lived in Chillicothe my entire life. I went to South School, then to Chillicothe Elementary Center, and finally IVC. Read More »

THE CHILLICOTHE OPTIMIST CLUB - October 2022

The Chillicothe Optimist Club held their annual Installation of Officers banquet Tuesday evening at Grecian Gardens restaurant. Illinois Optimist Governor, Carol Schlutt, was present to assist with the installation of officers process. Read More »

Chillicothe Rotary News—October 2022

The Chillicothe Rotary not only benefits the Chillicothe area but also areas across the world. In the latest meeting, Rotary District 6460 governor, Bill Durall, presented to the local club. One of his passion projects is the Zambia farming project. Read More »

Lions Club News - October 2022

Recently, the Chillicothe Lions Club installed their new officers for 2022–2023 at their last social event. Read More »

IVC Ghost Post - October 2022

IVC Homecoming 2022 is here! Please make plans to join us at IVC High School for class skits and bonfire on Thursday, October 6th starting at 6pm. On Friday, October 7th, please join us downtown Chillicothe on 2nd Street for the Homecoming parade at 3pm. Read More »

The Town

Area movie-goers may not know what a great treasure they have in the Chillicothe Town Theatre. If the Theatre was a person, it could have started collecting Social Security benefits eleven years ago because it is seventy-three years old. Read More »

Chillicothe Public Library Among 160 libraries Nationwide to Conduct Digital Literacy Trainings

Chillicothe Public Library is among over 160 public libraries nationwide awarded funding by the Public Library Association (PLA) to conduct digital literacy workshops using Digitallearn.org resources. Read More »

Real Estate Over Coffee—Discovering What's Important to You When Purchasing Your Next Home

It is important that you scout the neighborhood in person. Talk to people who live there. Drive through the entire area at different times of the day, during the week, and on weekends Read More »

Letter from the Editor - October 2022

I’m pleased to see that some of you are taking advantage of our free online community calendar to post your events. It’s very user friendly and you can even upload pictures or logos to go with your event listing. Be sure to check out the website at chillicothevoice.com to keep up to date on events that are posted throughout the month. Read More »

In the Spotlight — Don White

Don is a hometown boy, born and raised in Chillicothe. He is the oldest son of the well-known Dr. Fred White who practiced medicine in this town for over 40 years. Read More »

What's Happening in Chillicothe — October 2022

The City would like to give a huge THANK YOU to all who participated in the Bridge to Bridge River Drive held September 17th & 18th. Chillicothe, Henry, Lacon, Spring Bay, and Peoria Heights had many fun activities and events scheduled on this 66-mile loop around the Illinois River. Read More »

Chillicothe Hometown Hero—Jerry Michael Myers

Over 10 years ago, a very valuable person who helped the city in many capacities, for several years, retired. Danny Tate would be very hard to replace. But fortunately for Chillicothe on June the 21st, 1954 in Peoria a 3rd son was born to the delight of Gail and Louise Myers. Read More »