As we embrace the final stretch of summer, we are excited to share the latest events and initiatives happening in our community. The Comprehensive Plan continues forward. Thank you to all who came to the open house at the Library on June 25th. Your input matters. Shore Acres Pool closes on the 10th as the first day of school is on the 12th. The summer has quickly flown by. Thank you for being an integral part of our vibrant community!

At the July 8th City Council meeting the Council approved:

• Purchase of Root Cutter for $4,200 payable to Coe Equipment
• Sidewalk Application for 1011 Hushaw in the amount of $1,000
• Payment in the amount of $1,000 to Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for Stormwater dues
• Engineer to Advertise for Bid – Sidewalk Work for the drainage project
• Engineer to Advertise for Bid – Patching and Overlay of Service Road Behind Riverside
• Special Event Request – Block Party – 1407 Logan July 27th 4pm to midnight
• Special Event Request – Riverfront Trash Bash Party – Moontower on July 22nd 11am to midnight
• Special Event Request – Summer Camp/Power Camp Foam Party – Pearce on July 29th from 9am-11am
• Waiving of the $50 Firework License Fee for J&M Displays, Inc.

Withdrawn

• MFT Resolution – Paving & Spray Patching

Referred

• Attorney to Draft Ordinance – Adopting 2021 Building Codes – 2020 Electrical Code

Training

• Sexual Harassment Prevention
• Security Awareness

Do you love to kayak or canoe? For 22 years the Chamber of Commerce has worked with the local municipalities to hold the Henry Lacon Chillicothe (HLC) Canoe/Kayak Jaunt. On August 11th the trip begins at Henry Harbor at about 8:00 in the morning. You can drop off your rivercraft in Henry then park your car at the City docks at the foot of Walnut Street and take a bus to Henry. From Henry, you will have a light snack and head downstream to Lacon where participants take a break and enjoy lunch. The finish for the 15.4 mile trip is at Moontower at the public docks where participants can have a meal at MoonTower using a $5 coupon provided at registration. Sign up and take the challenge! Hopefully, the wind won’t be out of the south!

August Events

01 Historic Program – Chillicothe Historical Society, 6:30pm

02 Ledgestone Frisbee Golf Tournament – Three Sisters Park

02 Cuddles for Kindness Pool Party, Shore Acres Pool, 6:30-8pm

08 IVC District 321 – Back to School Night

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

10 End of Summer Block Party on 2nd Street, 10am

10 IVC High School Band Boosters Summer Car Washes, Picket Fence

10 Classic Car Show Fundraiser for Freedom Paws – American Legion, 2-6pm

10 Shore Acres Pool Closes

10 LIVE MUSIC – Mixtape Mayhem – The Mill, Noon-Midnight

11 Henry-Lacon-Chillicothe (22nd Annual HLC) Canoe and Kayak Jaunt – Chamber

11 Dessert Before Dinner Block Party – Chillicothe Christian Church, 4-6pm

12 IVC District 321 – First Day of School – Full day

17 Bees & Brushes Paint Day – Evergreen Senior Living, 11am

17 Puppy Yoga benefitting Freedom Paws – CPD Operations Facility, 9-10am

18 Sunrise Yoga – Pearce Community Center & Shore Acres Park, 8-8:45am

18 LIVE MUSIC – Still Shine – American Legion, 2-6pm

23 IVC Maroon and Gray Night – IVC football field

24 LIVE MUSIC – Highway J – The Mill, Noon-Midnight

24 River Valley Big Band Concert – Shore Acres Clubhouse, 1:15-5pm

24 Back to School Bash Youth Dance & Dodgeball – Pearce Community Center 7pm

25 LIVE MUSIC – Killer Riffs – American Legion, 3pm

Don’t forget to check out the Town Theatre for a movie! The Town Theatre is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with matinee and evening movies.

There is a lot happening in Chillicothe! Come on out and join us!

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