Will the Indy 500 Go EV, Too? Probably, But Not Yet

As a kid in the 1950–60s, cars were a really big topic with my brothers and our friends and as you can imagine, engines, compression ratios, horsepower, differential gear ratios, and how fast off the line a car was, saturated a lot of our time. Read More »

New Year, New You—How to Navigate Your New Year’s Resolution at Pearce Community Center

After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, many people are ready to tackle the new year with a health-related New Year’s Resolution. A recent study found over 70% of New Year’s Resolutions are related to physical health. Read More »

A Tribute to Kim

November 15th was the one year mark since Kimberly James Buckman passed. As we get older, we all know that time seems as if it flies. But this has been a very long year. Read More »

Cooking With Vickie Britton — Cheeseburger Soup

Happy New Year! Let’s start off the new year with a great soup. Read More »

OBITUARY — Edward C. Payne

Edward, age 89, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Lacon Rehab and Nursing. Edward was born on May 3, 1934 in LaFayette, IN to the late William and Mary (Clemens) Payne. Read More »

The Insurance Corner—Essential Safety Features for Safe Winter Driving

Winter driving can be challenging, with icy roads, snow-covered surfaces, and frigid temperatures posing significant risks to drivers. While safe driving plays a critical role, many modern vehicles come equipped with advanced safety features designed to enhance winter driving. Read More »

Chillicothe, IL 1957

The following is the fourteenth 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 »

REAL ESTATE OVER COFFEE — Carbon Monoxide: Preventing a Silent Danger

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas produced by the combustion of fuels such as natural gas, oil, or propane in devices including furnaces, water heaters, and stoves. Read More »

Nelly’s Corner: 1962—The Big Game!

Dusty and hot summer at its finest. Baseball team Chillicothe “Barb’s Boys” travels to Rome, IL facing The Roman Gladiators. Baseball players from Rome were, what we were told, military trained kids dressed in baseball attire. Read More »

A Labor of Love By Our Community for Our Community

Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is a process, and working together is success. This is a true account of the magic that happens each December in Chillicothe. Read More »

Freedom Paws Receives a Multi-Year Grant 

The Cabot Corporation Foundation recently provided a multi-year grant of $20,000 per year for three years to Freedom Paws Service Dogs Foundation. Read More »

Stay Safe This Winter Season

Winter can be a beautiful season, but it also comes with challenges, including slippery roads, low visibility, and extreme weather conditions that can lead to accidents and emergencies. As a responsible driver, it is crucial to take necessary precautions and follow safety guidelines to prevent accidents during the winter season. Read More »

Community Impact—January 2024

What has been going on in with the Rotary Club of Chillicothe? 100 boxes of au gratin potatoes were dropped off at Community Needs Agency in December for the Christmas food distribution. Read More »

Chillicothe Circle of Service—January 2024

Did you forget to purchase your Terri Lynn nuts and other goodies before Christmas? We have good news! Read More »

Optimistically Speaking

December found us so busy selling CHRISTMAS BONANZA tickets, picking up all the gift cards from area merchants and drawing out the winners at the CNA basket distribution at Three Sister’s Park. Read More »

Lions Club Sneaker Recycling Program

The Sneaker Recycling program ran by the Chillicothe Lions Club, in conjunction with the Illinois Foundation, has been a big success! When all of the shoes have been collected, we will have several hundred pairs of sneakers to be recycled. Read More »

Nature’s Stewards: Volunteers Upgrade Chillicothe Bottoms Wildlife Sanctuary

The Illinois Audubon Society partnered with the City of Chillicothe and held a work day on December 7th at the Chillicothe Bottoms Wildlife Sanctuary. Read More »

In the Garden—January 2024

The presents have been opened and the holiday treats eaten. Even the leftovers are gone. Christmas trees and lights have been taken down and packed away for next year… Read More »

Random Acts of Kindness—FOR YOURSELF & OTHERS *2024*

Every year about this time, most of us think about New Year’s resolutions. Let your resolutions this year be about bettering yourself and helping others. Read More »

Exploring AI at Chillicothe Public Library

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere these days, but is AI an indispensable tool or a threat to life as we know it? In January, Chillicothe Public Library will explore a few angles of this multifaceted topic. Read More »

IN THE SPOTLIGHT—Dr. Denise Amundson

Not many people go back to school at the age of 30 to start a new career, but that is exactly what Denise decided to do. Read More »

What’s Happening in Chillicothe... January 2024

The City of Chillicothe hopes you had wonderful holidays and are off to a great start for the new year. The City ended 2023 with a successful gift giving season. The Countdown to Christmas retail event inspired our community to get out of their homes and into our local businesses. Read More »

Letter From the Editor — January 2024

It’s that time of year again for “New Year’s Resolutions.” In past years—and this year, too—my main resolution always involves making healthier choices. But this requires major commitment and long-term change. Read More »

Chillicothe’s Hometown Hero – Jim Fennell and the Men of Steel: Caliber—Duty

Webster’s defines: “Character” as the total quality of a person’s behavior. This quietly suggests, that the more qualities of good traits and good nature a person has, should present a more favorable personality and intellect. Read More »