The Man Behind Chillicothe Appliance

It didn’t take long for me to notice Tim White. He’s involved in nearly every event in Chillicothe and puts his heart and soul into each one of them. Read More »

Around Our Town — The Carnegie Hotel

The Carnegie Hotel (the old Library on 2nd St.) is coming close to completion. Trim and painting are in process along with groundwork and landscaping. Open house details are being discussed with hopes of being open in September. Read More »

Around Our Town — Sweet Finds

Sweet Finds is a fun, one-of-a-kind retail shopping experience where you can find unique items sourced from many outlets at low prices. The store was formerly on 2nd Street and now moved to 4th Street with plans to open in October. Read More »

Around Our Town — The Hungry Ghost

For the 2022-2023 school year, the IVC School District brought back transition students who previously participated in the SEAPCO (Special Education Association of Peoria County) Rise program in Bartonville. Read More »

New Shop Opens in Historic Downtown Chillicothe

Teresa Rusk opened The Tin Top business at 923 N 2nd Street on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Although you can’t see it, her business name “Tin Top” comes from the tin roof on the building. Read More »

Adopt a New Pet

My name is Tripp! I’m a 3-year-old mix breed at PCAPS. The staff and volunteers are awesome but I’d like a family to call my own. Read More »

OBITUARY – Joseph P. Clay

Rev. Joseph P. Clay, age 88 of Waconia, MN. Joe served as pastor at Plymouth Congregational Church, Chillicothe, IL from 1965-1973. Read More »

OBITUARY – Loretta Colleen Dunham

Loretta Colleen Dunham, 94, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family, July 23, 2023, in Chillicothe, Illinois. Read More »

OBITUARY – Anita L. Ward

Anita L. Ward, age 66, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at her home. Anita was born on February 5, 1957 in Peoria, IL to Bernard Raymond and Ruth Louise (Heitzman) Vonk. Read More »

The Insurance Corner — Protecting Your Home Against Garage Fires

After the kitchen, the garage is the second-most common place in the home where fires start. There are some 6,600 garage fires that cause an estimated $457 million in property losses every year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Read More »

Nelly’s Corner — Backyard Campout

September—school was two weeks old already and I met a new buddy that just moved from Montana. I soon learned that Montana was another world. Read More »

Cooking With Vickie Britton — Salsa

With all the tomatoes and peppers coming in, let’s make some salsa! Read More »

A Note From the 4th of July Committee

Again, without the help of our sponsors and donations from our community, we would not be able to have the fireworks each year. Read More »

Chillicothe Lions Club News

The Chillicothe Lions Club has been helping public and private schools for many years now. Seen here are school administrators receiving money for their supplies. Read More »

Circle of Service News

Students are back in school, yet some families need assistance to purchase required supplies. Many organizations in the area provide backpacks filled with paper, pencils, pens, and other required items; however, there are many things that are not donated. Read More »

Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) — Chillicothe Veteran Groups Need Young Veterans

This last Memorial Day, while participating in ceremonies at the various Chillicothe area cemeteries, I was impressed by the number of gravestones with brass veteran’s markers. Read More »

The Rotary Club of Chillicothe

On Sunday, July 30th, The Rotary Club of Chillicothe teamed up with the local TCC/Verizon Store to hand out backpacks at the annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. Read More »

Optimistically Speaking

As summer is winding down, we are looking at our upcoming fall events. Our next event will take place on September 14th. Our ever-popular Chili Supper is Back! Read More »

Chillicothe Chamber News

Arcadia Care purchased Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Care on July 1st. The new name for the facility is ARC at Chillicothe. Dovid Seitler is the CEO and owns 13 facilities in the State of Illinois. Read More »

Chillicothe, IL 1946-1948 — Part 10

The following is the tenth 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 »

The Next Chapter of the Chillicothe Park District

The Chillicothe Park District has existed since 1947 to enhance the quality of life of our constituents through recreation, programs, and facilities. Read More »

The Blue Ridge Church, Now & Hereafter

A large number of people living in Hallock, Chillicothe, and Medina Townships are well aware of the existence of Blue Ridge Church located about a mile north of the Village of North Hampton. Read More »

2023 Pedals & Pints

On July 22, over 50 bike riders hit the road for the inaugural Pedals & Pints fundraiser for the Chillicothe St. Jude Runs. Read More »

Chillicothe St Jude Runs 2023

On Saturday, August 5th, the Chillicothe St. Jude Runs team took to the road for the 19th time ending yet another very successful year of raising money for the children and families of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Read More »

A Parent’s Nightmare

Imagine if you can, having a 9-year-old child that unexpectedly turns ill at school. After some tests are done it is determined that this presumably healthy child is diagnosed with a disease called “Severe Aplastic Anemia (SAA)” From this day forward, your life STOPS as you know it!. Now you must switch into survival mode to save your child’s life. Read More »

Get Involved With the Community — Volunteer Opportunities

If you are in need of volunteers, please send your information to [email protected] by the 15th of the month and we will include it in this column as space permits. Read More »

Calling All New and Young Families!

Parenthood is one of the most rewarding, yet challenging, experiences in life! To help navigate some of the challenges, the Chillicothe Public Library District will be hosting a New & Young Families Resource Fair on Saturday, September 16th from 10am–12pm at the library! This unique opportunity will provide parents with informational resources, along with time to get to know other parents in the area. Read More »

Why I Joined Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District — Keeton Barker

My name is Keeton Barker, and I have lived in Chillicothe my entire life. I went to South School, then to Chillicothe Elementary Center, and finally to Illinois Valley Central. Read More »

REAL ESTATE OVER COFFEE — Improving the Exterior

Whether you are getting ready to sell or just want to improve the outside of your home, here are some tips for the exterior appearance of your home. Read More »

In the Garden — September 2023

Rain, heavenly rain…So glad to see you back! Looks like the gardens are ripening. The grass is finally growing…They will all still benefit from a supplemental inch or more of water each week—more in hot, dry summer conditions. Read More »

Where Could You Stay? Hotel History of Chillicothe, Illinois

Most people know the answer to the above question with regard to travel lodging these days. If you plan ahead, you get on the computer and check to see what hotels are available. Read More »

IVC Ghost Post — September 2023

Here is what is happening on the IVC scene this September... Read More »

IN THE SPOTLIGHT — Robert Hentrich: The Man, The Ministry, The Mission

The Man: Robert (Bob) Hentrich was born in 1954 in Norfolk Virginia while his father was away in the Navy. Read More »

What’s Happening in Chillicothe... September 2023

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. Read More »

Letter From the Editor - September 2023

As you read through this issue, you will see there is a common thread among many of the articles—the generous voluntary giving of time and/or money from our community and how it comes full circle when those organizations give back to those in need. Read More »

Chillicothe’s Hometown Hero — Donna Uebler, Teacher of Children

Farmers and teachers, are they alike? Most undoubtedly, they are. They both are planters of seeds—seeds that grow crops to nourish our bodies and seeds that stimulate our minds through the education of learners of today and tomorrow, and as it has been said many times, “ Life goes on.” Read More »