So now you have discovered what’s important to you and you’ve purchased your home. Congratulations—you’re on your journey of homeownership whether you’ve owned a home before or this is your first home. As you settle into your new home, you are getting to know the surrounding areas around you.

Elementary/Middle Schools

• South Primary School
• Chillicothe Jr. High and Elementary Center (CEC)
• Mossville Junior High and Elementary School

High School

• Illinois Valley Central High School

Private Schools

• Calvary Baptist Academy
• St. Edward School

Churches:

• Assembly of God
• Calvary Baptist Church
• Chillicothe Bible Church
• Chillicothe Christian Church
• Chillicothe First United Methodist Church
• St. Edwards Catholic Church
• St. Mark Lutheran Church

In Our Community:

• The Chillicothe Chamber Of Commerce is a Not-for-Profit, volunteer organization consisting of businesses, civic organizations, and professionals working together to make the Chillicothe area a better place to live, work, and raise our families.
• Pearce Community Center is a multi-use recreational complex with an indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, two gymnasiums, indoor track, basketball and volleyball courts, and fitness rooms.
• Chillicothe Public Library
• Chillicothe Town Theatre is owned by the Chillicothe Optimist Club and donates their profits to local youth programs and activities.
• Community Needs Agency provides temporary assistance to area persons in need. Primary assistance with rent, utilities, and food.
• Three Sisters Park is an educational and recreational private, not-for-profit institution, which provides life-long learning opportunities in history, agriculture, and ecology for all people.
• Chillicothe Park District: Shore Acres Pool and Park, Santa Fe Park, Coal Hollow Park, Moffit Park, Walnut Dog Park and more.
• Clubs: Chillicothe Optimist club, Rotary Club, Lions Club, Casting Club, Chillicothe Historical Society, V.F.W., American Legion just to name a few.

Now it’s your responsibility to get active in your community. Enjoy all that Chillicothe offers—service, retail, and more. Explore more about Chillicothe by going to cityofchillicotheil.org.
Just remember—get involved, we are community.