Class of 1965

Class of 1965 celebrates their 75th birthdays with a cookout at Shore Acres Park. Read More »

IVC Homecoming Parade - 2022

Even though we have lived here for over 25 years, Dave and I attended our FIRST IVC Homecoming Parade on October 7th and boy were we surprised at the number of people that come to this event. Read More »

REAL ESTATE OVER COFFEE - November 2022

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. Read More »

Chillicothe Players Theatre—A Short History

Chillicothe Players Theatre, formerly Chillicothe Summer Theatre, began in the 1990s as the idea of a student of Bob Howell, an IVC teacher who had directed many high school plays. Bob directed community theatre summer shows at the high school. Read More »

In the Garden - November 2022

It is getting cold now and we need to help our wild friends during the cold weather… I hope you planned to support them. Read More »

Meet the Candidates

There are two candidates running for the Peoria County Board for District 13. To introduce both candidates, we asked them each the same five questions, however due to space constraints we reduced their questions to four. Read More »

Cooking With Vickie Britton - November 2022

Mom’s Soft Sugar Cookies Read More »

In Memorium - Winifred Irene (Bertrand) Bacchus

Winifred Irene (Bertrand) Bacchus, 90, of Bloomington, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away on September 27, 2022 at The Villas of Holly Brook on Fox Creek in Bloomington. Read More »

American Red Cross Blood Drive

The 2022 Annual American Red Cross Blood Drive in honor of Lori Montgomery’s grandson, Kacer, who was diagnosed with kidney cancer at the age of two will be held on November 8th. Read More »

A New Home for Engine 1

When I first heard of the great need for ambulances in Ukraine, I wondered about the need for fire apparatus. I informally asked our department trustees if they would be interested in me looking into donating our Engine 1 to Ukraine, and it was approved to check into what it would take. Read More »

Molly’s Pizzeria

If you’re tired of the corporate type of restaurants and want a pleasant change, go to 223 Cedar Street in Chillicothe, Illinois. There you’ll find Molly’s Pizzeria and you’ll discover more than just great pizza; you’ll also find some of the best salads, sandwiches, and a great family atmosphere. Read More »

Why I Joined Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District - November 2022

During the last week of June 2014, my wife Tracy and our two youngest children, Natalie and Jonah, and I were swamped packing up all that we owned to move from Eureka, IL, where I served as Pastor at Eureka United Methodist Church. Read More »

Chillicothe Circle of Service - November 2022

Teamwork. Generosity. Service. Those three words define Chillicothe Circle of Service. To illustrate this, let’s look at a few of the things Circle of Service has done the past few months. Read More »

Lions Club News - November 2022

Bill Stoops is seen here distributing candy for the Chillicothe Lions Club Candy Days on the corner of Sante Fe and Truitt. Read More »

Chillicothe Rotary News—November 2022

The Rotary Club of Chillicothe was founded in 1960 and has for many years contributed to the beatification of the community and around the world. Read More »

THE CHILLICOTHE OPTIMIST CLUB - November 2022

Christmas Bonanza! Each year the Chillicothe Optimists hold a “Christmas Bonanza” to raise funds for our youth projects. Read More »

IVC Ghost Post - November 2022

Here is what is happening around IVC High School in November 2022… On Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 from 6pm – 7pm, IVC High School will host an open house and curriculum night for anyone in the community who would like to come into our school and talk with teachers about curriculum. Read More »

The Chillicothe Roundhouse

Many remember the Santa Fe Railroad’s turntable and stone four-stall roundhouse building as derelict structures sitting in the northwest corner of the Chillicothe yards in the 1960s and early 1970s. Read More »

Molly Crusen Bishop—Hometown Proud

There was a time not all that long ago when it was common for someone to spend their entire life in and near their hometown. While the world since those days has certainly opened up for affordable travel and exploration, finding pride in and learning more about one’s hometown has an appeal that some are just starting to rediscover Read More »

Letter from the Editor - November 2022

October was filled with so many fun things to do in our little home town and it looks like the fun has only started when you look at the line-up for November! Read More »

What's Happening in Chillicothe — November 2022

November begins to bring excitement in the air as organizations, businesses, and citizens begin to prepare for the holiday season. The Chillicothe Christmas Parade is held the Saturday before Thanksgiving, making it the perfect early start to the holidays! Read More »

IN THE SPOTLIGHT—Darlene Kumpf, Community Needs Agency

Darlene is a well-known hometown girl that grew up in Chillicothe. She went to school here and graduated from Chillicothe High in 1968. She has one daughter, Stacey, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Later she went on to ICC where she took banking classes and attained numerous banking certifications. Read More »

Chillicothe Hometown Hero—John Edward Sprinkle

Career, Humility, Success Read More »

Chillicothe Hometown Voice - November 2022 Issue

Read the November 2022 issue of the Chillicothe Hometown Voice Read More »