Chillicothe Rotary

The Rotary Club of Chillicothe and the Lions Club hosted their annual Eagle Watch Breakfast on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 7:30 to 10:30am at the Shore Acres Clubhouse.
Wildlife Prairie Park presented the Feathered Friends exhibit. The Audubon Society was on-site and ensured attendees experienced live eagles in action on the Illinois River. Jami Haffner shared eagle facts, along with photographs showcasing the river’s vibrant ecosystem.
The Chillicothe Public Library held an “Eagles” & “Life on the Illinois River” photo and art contest. The contest winners were displayed during the breakfast. All entries will be on display at the Chillicothe Public Library from February 3 to February 28, 2025.
The categories and winners were:
Photography “Life on the Illinois River”
1st place: “I Can Only Imagine” – Bob Close
2nd place: “Party on the Illinois River”
– Theresa Buley
3rd place: “Serenity” - Jody Turner
People's Choice:
Photography - “I Can Only Imagine” – Bob Close
Artwork- High School
1st place: “The Eagle, CAWWW! ”
– Charlie Savanna
2nd place: “Untitled” – Maddox Placher
3rd place: “Untitled” – Mileina Martinez
People's Choice Artwork High School:
“The Eagle, CAWWW! ” – Charlie Savanna
People's Choice Artwork High School:
“Garden of Eagles'' – Diadern Yarbrough
Photography “Eagles”
1st place: “Branching Out” – Theresa Buley
2nd place: “Time to Eat” – Dusty Lowery
3rd place: “Private Dining” – Maria Geiger
Artwork- Adult
1st place: “In Honor of Eagle Tree” – River Pax
Special thanks to the event sponsors CEFCU, Riverside Chevrolet, Arc at Chillicothe, Chillicothe Park District, and the City of Chillicothe Marketing & Tourism Commission for making this event such a success.