Ride the Rails Passenger Train Excursion Along Illinois River

The Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District is hosting Ride the Rails Passenger Train Excursions on Saturday, June 3, 2023. 1,300 round trip tickets are being sold. Read More »

Matt Kenady An Award-Winning Adviser

What people see sometimes isn’t the whole story—as the old saying goes “you can’t judge a book by the cover.” Read More »

Seeking Vintage or Custom-Built Motorcycles

We’re exploring the idea of starting a new motorcycle museum in Chillicothe. Read More »

Information Needed

For the health and safety of our citizens, the Chillicothe Municipal Waterworks is gathering information mandated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regarding the material of water service lines entering each home within the corporate boundaries of the City of Chillicothe. Read More »

The Perfect Day Growing up in My Hometown!

Growing up in Chillicothe back in the day was like no other time in my life. As I flashback to the mid 1970s, I stop and think about what a typical day would be like, I can only produce the following based on my memories. Read More »

The Insurance Corner – Hiring a Contractor? Make Sure They’re Insured

When you hire contractors, electricians, or other home repair specialists, you may shop around on price and go with the least expensive one. Read More »

Chillicothe, IL 1925 - 1928

The following is the sixth 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 »

Something Is Always Stirring Here

Truck traffic, two railroads—with one traveling the rails across the river—and Illinois River boaters make Chillicothe one of the busiest small town shipping areas in the Midwest. Read More »

Front Load Washing Machine Maintenance and Advice

Does your front-load washing machine smell? Are your clothes really getting clean? Is there mold around the door seal? Is your front-load washer slow to drain? Read More »

Action Central! What We Did as Kids

Four-wheel roller skates that clamped on street shoes. Hula hoop craze. Frisbee practice (boring). Basic tree climbing 101. Falling from trees 101. Learning to breathe again after fall. Read More »

Cooking With Vickie Britton – Seafood Salad

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Chillicothe Fire Department Serving the Chillicothe area since 1923

Cities all across America are sometimes remembered and referred to by simple phrases that commemorate or chronicle catastrophic events, both natural and man-made. Read More »

Random Acts of Kindness

In a world where politics and violence dominate the headlines, sometimes it can be worth remembering the capacity of love and generosity that human beings have can renew your faith in humanity. Read More »

Can There Actually Be “Fun” in Fundraising?

In 2009 our family faced a new challenge when I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Faced with a disease that threatened to be physically debilitating, I began researching alternative ways to improve my diagnosis. Read More »

Chillicothe Optimist Club Home Run Festival 2023

Each year the Brad Wallin Memorial Tournament is held at baseball diamonds in and around the Chillicothe/Peoria area in memory of Chillicothe resident Brad Wallin who died of cancer at age 11 in 2004. Read More »

Reading for the Fun of It

Summer Reading is returning to Chillicothe Public Library, this year with the theme “Buzz into a Book!” The reading program encourages reading for fun among all ages—birth through adult—and offers incentives to make reading a habit with just a few minutes a day. Read More »

OPTIMISTICALLY SPEAKING

The Optimist’s Club Annual Garage Sale will be May 13 at the Casting Club...don’t miss this sale this year. We have thousands of items, from furniture to clothes and everything in between. Read More »

IVC Ghost Post – May 2023

Here is what is happening on the IVC scene this May… Read More »

Chillicothe Circle of Service May News

Chillicothe Circle of Service’s mission is “to promote and support the needs of our community through teamwork, generosity and service,” and that was quite evident this past month. Read More »

In the Garden – May 2023

SPRING CLEANUP: OUTSIDE…Check railings, fences, and walkways; check exterior windows; clear roofs and gutters; add/update exterior lighting; refresh/paint or stain; service AC; get screens ready; clean off porch/patio/deck; power wash outside of the house if needed; LANDSCAPE… Read More »

Early Automobile Repair in Chillicothe

In a previous article I told of twenty-one-year-old George Foote, who inherited more than a million dollars from his grandfather in 1908. Read More »

Gilmore’s Sports Bar Ribbon Cutting

Gilmore’s Sports Bar celebrated a ribbon cutting by the Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce on Friday, April 14th. Brandt Bollmann, one of the owners, is shown cutting the ribbon. Read More »

REAL ESTATE OVER COFFEE – Unbelievable Times

This market is unbelievable. I listed a house at 10am on Monday and by 7pm I had 12 appointments. And by 8pm had five offers submitted to my seller. Read More »

IN THE SPOTLIGHT — THE TRUITT LEGACY – Part 1

In the Spotlight features people that have helped build, shape, or improve the town of Chillicothe. Some of the key people in the development of our town were the Truitts. Read More »

What’s Happening in Chillicothe... May 2023

May is a busy month of the year with many preparing for District 321 graduations. The Chillicothe Fire Protection District will hold its 100th year celebration with a Parade and Open House. Read More »

Letter From the Editor – May 2023

When you read this month’s issue, it may look and feel a little different. That’s because The Chillicothe Hometown Voice has grown again. I’m so happy to report that because of all the awesome financial support from advertisers, we are able to add four more pages. Read More »

Chillicothe’s Hometown Hero “In the Making” — Brianna DeBacker

This May, graduation is coming for many students at IVC High School in Chillicothe. There have been many ceremonies before, but during Brianna DeBacker’s four years of high school, COVID struck and she lost one and a half years of having a normal high school life and lost a beloved grandfather to the disease. Read More »