Welcome September! The City’s Cemetery and Park seasonal workers have completed their responsibilities for the summer season. School’s back in session and fall is approaching. September marks a time of transition, where the world around us transforms into a captivating canvas of vibrant colors and new beginnings. It is a great time to enjoy the LIVE MUSIC events happening around town. Check out the calendar for more information.

At the August 14th City Council meeting the Council:

• Approved the waiving of a Building Permit Fee for Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District
• Approved the repair for Concrete at Hardees
• Approved the Priority One Road and Bridge project for Street Overlay/Curb Improvement
• Approved the Full Depth Patching Project
• Approved the Alley Surfacing Project for Public Works
• Approved the Tri-County Regional Planning Joint Funding Agreement-PUATTS
• Referred to the City Attorney to Draft Ordinance 4th Amendment to Riversound Annexation Agreement
• Approved the Overlay of Sycamore from Bradley to Santa Fe Avenue
• Approved the Requests by the American Legion for Live Entertainment for the Justin Robbins Band on Sunday, August 27th from 2–6pm, Chilli Dogz Band on September 10, from 2–5pm, and the South Bound Band, September 23 from 2–9 pm
• Approved to buy back a cemetery lot

City Council Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7pm. The Public is welcome to attend.

The City’s Voucher Program continues to run until September 9th. If you live within the corporate boundaries, stop by City Hall to obtain an official voucher. There are limited vouchers left in the program.

September Events

03 Party in the Park – Chillicothe Park Foundation, 11–4pm

09 Chillicothe 2nd Saturday – Retail Businesses on 2nd, 4th and Santa Fe, 10am

09 Ethan Koch Memorial Cruise-In – 2nd Street from Chestnut to Walnut, 4–8pm

10 Hog Roast and Live Music-Peoria Casting Club – Meal served 11am

10 LIVE MUSIC Fall Concert Series – Still Shine, The Deep Hollow, Roundstone Buskers, Blue Ridge Community Farm, 2pm

10 LIVE MUSIC Chilli Dogz, American Legion, 2–5pm

14 Autumn Market – Chillicothe Public Library 4–7pm

14 Optimist Chili Supper & Bake Sale, South School, 4–7pm

15 LIVE MUSIC Wowie Zowie, Moontower Bar & Grill, 7pm

15 Nerf Night, Crossword Café, 6–9:30pm

16 Live Entertainment Craig Gerdes – The Mill, 6pm

16–17 Peoria Area HAM Radio Festival – Three Sisters Park, w9uvi.org for more info

17 LIVE MUSIC Fall Concert Series – Carsie Blanton, The Burney Sisters, Blue Ridge Community Farm, 2pm

18 Family Fun Day – Free Community Event, Chillicothe Christian Church, 12–2pm

18 Open House – Rock Island Depot Museum, 1–4pm

22 IVC Homecoming Parade – Cedar to Elm Street, Lineup at 1:30pm, parade at 3pm, game at 7pm

23 All IVC Alumni Homecoming, Three Sisters Park

23 LIVE MUSIC Dallas Stump, Moontower Bar & Grill, 6pm

24 LIVE MUSIC South Bound Band, American Legion, 2–6pm

24 LIVE MUSIC Fall Concert Series – Kuinka, Emily the Band, Blue Ridge Community Farm, 2pm

28 Chamber After Hours – Wheels O’ Time Museum, 4–8pm

Come out and see what’s happening in Chillicothe!

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