Our New Chief of Police

Chief Jeremy Cooper grew up in Wildwood, IL and graduated from Midland High School. Read More »

Free Family Christmas Experience

Are you looking for a way to experience Christmas as a family this year and create memories around the gospel together? Read More »

Nellie’s Corner

The downtown area was dreamy with lights and fake snow on the windows of the merchants. Read More »

Cooking With Vickie Britton

My family and friends love to snack on this fun mix of crackers, nuts, and ranch dressing. Read More »

Why I Joined Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District—December 2022

My name is Marvin Roderick; I have been married to my wonderful wife, Heidi, for 31 years. We have one 22-year-old son that started his fire career in Chillicothe and is now a Peoria Firefighter. Read More »

Optimist Club News

The Chillicothe Optimist’s Club has been busy making plans for the holiday season, and kicked it off by selling the Christmas Bonanza tickets at the Christmas Parade on November 19th. Read More »

Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC)

You’ve heard the saying, “Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country.” Read More »

The Rotary Club of Chillicothe

The Rotary Club of Chillicothe held a Halloween Party for the residents of Crabel Court at the Casting Club on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Read More »

Circle of Service News

Terri Lynn nut sales are officially underway. Many different nuts, trail mix, chocolate-covered nuts, and other items are available during regular business hours at Cutting Edge, Hair Masters, Happy Thought Coffee, Plaza Cleaning Center, and Shear Grace. Read More »

Community Needs Agency Kicks off Its Annual Campaign With Bell Ringing and Donation Requests

Community Needs Agency’s (CNA) annual campaign to provide needy families in the area with Christmas food baskets—as well as provide the agency with year-round operating funds—is off and running. Read More »

Library Reading Programs Are About More Than Books

Perhaps the most well-known event at public libraries across the nation is the Summer Reading Program. Read More »

It’s Greek to Me

The title of this piece is an English idiom meaning “I don’t understand” that I used to introduce the story of Chillicothe’s Grecian Gardens Restaurant, which features Mediterranean cuisine as part of its menu. Read More »

IN THE SPOTLIGHT—Harry & Marian Crull

Two long standing pillars in our community are Harry and Marian Crull. Read More »

What’s Happening in Chillicothe

Traditionally the City of Chillicothe devotes a good amount of time and energy to raise funds and collect food items, coats, hats, gloves, etc. for its annual bell-ringing, fundraising drive for Community Needs Agency who in turn redistributes these and other necessities to those in need within the IVC School District 321 boundaries. Read More »

Chillicothe Hometown Hero—Jeremy DeVault

All across America each day ordinary citizens are afforded a blanket of protection provided by selfless dedicated first responders who in many cases put their lives and safety at risk to serve the multitude. Read More »

OBITUARY – MACH 13 Joule (Ju Ju) Kluka

MACH 13 Dreamweaver Mariah Dynamic Energy MXB4 MJC5 MXP MJP NF, 13.75 years, of Princeville, Illinois passed away on October 18, 2022 in Chillicothe, Illinois. Read More »

OBITUARY – Juliann Stroud

Juliann Stroud, age 72, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at UnityPoint Health Proctor in Peoria surrounded by her family. Read More »

OBITUARY – Edith Rhoda Albright

Edith Rhoda Albright, 83, formerly of Chillicothe, IL died at 9:07pm Monday, November 14, 2022 at Holly Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care (East Peoria, IL). Read More »

Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce Members of the Month–Mike & Cindy Scime, Little Shop of HOARDERS

Growing up in an auctioneering family (3 generations), I never thought for a moment I would someday be dealing with Antiques myself. I was a teenager. Read More »

Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce Members of the Month–Little Land of Candy N’ More

Little Land of Candy N’ More on 2nd street opened in September of 2015. Read More »

Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce Members of the Month–Happy Thought Coffee

In Downtown Chillicothe at 953 N. Second St., Happy Thought Coffee is inside a historic 1868 bank building. Read More »

Christmas on the River

It was a cold windy day November 19th, but that didn’t stop Chillicothe from having their annual Santa Claus Parade in downtown Chillicothe. Read More »

Letter From the Editor

There’s still time to win some holiday prizes this month. There’s the Countdown to Christmas for a chance to win up to $500 sponsored by the City of Chillicothe. Read More »

REAL ESTATE OVER COFFEE—What’s the Market?

As we look ahead to the winter months, are you considering selling your home? Read More »

IVC Ghost Post

IVC Student Council will be hosting “A Day with Mrs. Claus” on Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 9am–11am. Read More »

In the Garden

I am always amazed that I am still working in the garden at this time of year… But, you can still turn the soil, plant spring bulbs, and mix in compost and mulch until the ground freezes. Read More »

Chillicothe, IL 1834 thru 1861

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