Every February 2, thousands gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to hear Groundhog Phil’s weather forecast. While his predictions are only 39% accurate, the tradition remains a fun celebration of folklore.

In Chillicothe, Illinois, February offers its own spectacle: American Bald Eagles along the Illinois River. Top viewing spots include the 20-foot Observation Tower at Elm Street and the eagle-viewing telescope at Shore Acres Park, where you can marvel at these majestic birds.

On Saturday, February 8th, the Chillicothe Rotary and Lions Clubs, along with the Chillicothe Public Library, will host the Eagle Watch Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at Shore Acres Clubhouse from 7:30 to 10:30am. Later that day, the Chamber of Commerce will hold the Chillicothe Chocolate Tour in the Historic Downtown District, offering sweet treats and local charm.

With these family-friendly events and Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, February 14th, February in Chillicothe is packed with fun and excitement. See the below calendar for more February events.

At the January 13th City Council meeting the Council approved:

• Resignation from Marketing & Tourism Commission — Don White, former Chamber President
• A payment of $74,368.08 to Tax Exempt Leasing Corp. for the third payment of the Vactor truck
• A Payment  of $8,166 to Fehr Graham for Engineering services for the Cloverdale Project
• An Engineering Agreement with Fehr Graham for engineering services for the required Bridge Inspection Channel Cross Sections in the amount of $2,409
• An expenditure of $2,022.25 payable to Riverside Chevrolet for repair of Public Works Truck #25
• An expenditure of $300 to Purchase Payroll Email Module payable to Locis Software Solutions for the payroll email module
• A final payment in the amount of $5,735.20 to Keach Architectural Design for City Hall Renovation
• An Agreement Midwest Environmental Consulting Service in the amount of $2,500 for Asbestos and Lead abatement for City Hall

Updated:

• Performance Review Process for Supervisors

Held Closed Session:

• Purchase or Lease Real Estate 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5)
• Pending Litigation 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11)

The council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7pm at City Hall. The Public is welcome to attend. The next scheduled City Council meeting will be held on January 27th.

February 2025

01 Aqua Sound Bath – Pearce Community Center, 5:00-6:30pm

02 Groundhog Day

02 Cupcake Lab – Shore Acres Clubhouse, 2pm

06 Senior Bingo – Pearce Community Center, 11am-12pm

08 Eagle Watch Breakfast – Shore Acres Clubhouse, 7:30-10:30am

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

08 Carry-out Chili Supper – St. Edwards Knights of Columbus, 4-6pm

09 Decoy Show – Three Sisters Park, 8am-2pm

12 Paint & Sip – Heather’s Wine Nook, 6pm

14 Valentine’s Day

15 Parents Night Out – Pearce Community Center, 5pm-8pm

22 LIVE MUSIC – Bones Jugs – Chillicothe Library, 2pm

22 Ham and Bean Dinner – Chillicothe First United Methodist Church, 4pm-7pm

27 Senior Cinema “Secondhand Lions” – Shore Acres Clubhouse, 1pm

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

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