Chillicothe Player’s Annual Recognition Dinner

Chillicothe Players Theatre held their second annual recognition dinner at Grecian Gardens on Saturday evening, January 18. About 35 people attended the event. Read More »

Obituary – Orpha Kaye Martin

Orpha, age 72, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at her home. Read More »

Shirley J. McCullum

Shirley, 89, of Chillicothe Illinois, died on February 3, 2025 at Carle Methodist Hospital in Peoria Illinois. Born on February 17, 1935 in Peoria to the late Louis and Adah (Zilm) Mattice, she married Roger McCullum on August 13, 1967 in Peoria. Roger died on August 4 in 2019. Read More »

Obituary – Ronald Lee Lady, Jr.

Ronald., age 60, of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Read More »

Obituary – Dolores “Dee” Marie Van Drew

Dee, 75, of Chillicothe, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria, IL. Read More »

Real Estate Over Coffee – Should You Sell Your House This Winter?

With all the changes in the housing market this season, you might be wondering if now is the right time to sell your home. To help you make a confident decision, here are three key questions to consider, along with market insights to guide you. Read More »

PEARCE COMMUNITY CENTER: 35 YEARS LATER… THE PASSION CONTINUES

Pearce Community Center was founded by members of the community who were passionate about making the transformation from an empty school into a thriving community center. Read More »

Nelly’s Corner

March was unusually warm. Kids were flying kites but nothing impressed Buttface and Crusty Johnson. They convinced their dad to build them an 8-foot box kite. He built it 8 foot square. Read More »

Cooking With Vickie Britton – Taco Pasta Bake

Lets Make a Quick Taco Pasta Bake Read More »

Chillicothe, IL 2006-2013

The following is part Twenty-Eight of a multi-part article about the timeline of Chillicothe, IL. This article will illustrate the key dates along with the key individuals who helped to shape our city’s great history. Read More »

The Insurance Corner – The Growing Danger of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

Lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices we use every day, but they also pose significant fire risks if mishandled. Read More »

IVC Ghost Post

February brought several fun events at IVC. Eighth graders from CEC and Mossville Junior High came to the high school in early February to observe classrooms that will be elective choices for them in their high school years. Stuffed animals were collected for Cuddles with Kindness. Read More »

When Is a Good Time for Roth Conversion?

In life, you often get second chances — and the same is true with investing. To illustrate: You might not have been able to contribute to a Roth IRA during your working years due to your income level, but you may get that opportunity as you near retirement, or even when you are retired — through a Roth conversion. Read More »

Storytelling Is History

Storytellers are everywhere! They have existed since the beginning of civilization. Without storytellers, the World would be a really dull place and humans would still be living in caves. Read More »

Optimistically Speaking

March always means spring is right around the corner. A ray of hope for warmer weather and new beginnings! To the Optimist’s club it also means gearing up for new events and projects to offer our youth and raising money for the programs, contests, and scholarships we provide throughout the year. Read More »

Message from the Chamber of Commerce

Our February member’s lunch was held at the MoonTower Bar & Grill and Gary Chatham with Chatham Marketing was our speaker. Gary gave a nice presentation on “How to Make Your Business More Visible on Google and Get More Business.” Read More »

Chillicothe Lions Club

This past month the Chillicothe Lions Club assisted with the Rotary Club’s Eagle Watch breakfast. Overall, attendance was great this year. Everybody had a great breakfast of pancakes and sausage. Read More »

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. Read More »

Community Library Jam Sessions

Dust off your guitar, fiddle, banjo, or any acoustic instrument and head to the Chillicothe Public Library for a lively jam session on the first Tuesday of each month! Music lovers of all ages are welcome to play, listen, or sing along as the Old-Time Folk & Country Jam fills the library with toe-tapping tunes. Read More »

Award Winning Reads at Chillicothe Public Library

You might hear books and authors described as “award-winning,” but how many book awards can you name? Did you know there are multiple awards given out each year to books written for adults, young adults, and children? Read More »

Meet the Candidates for Mayor

With the upcoming election for the City of Chillicothe’s Mayor, The Chillicothe Hometown Voice asked each candidate to summarize their intentions for the next four years. Here’s what they had to say: Read More »

In the Garden

The ground is thawing in spots…Little dots of green here and there. The returning robins looking things over for food or scraps to use for building nests. Buds are bubbling out on a few tree limbs. Read More »

Chillicothe Fire Department Welcomes New Public Information Officer

The Chillicothe Fire Department is excited to introduce Tyler Millar as its new Public Information Officer (PIO). With decades of experience in TV and media production and firefighting, Millar is eager to enhance the department’s communication strategies. Read More »

In The Spotlight – Abbey Henderson

Martin Luther King once said; “There is no insignificant or ordinary jobs when they are performed by significant and extraordinary people.” One of these extraordinary people is Abbey Henderson. Read More »

What’s Happening in Chillicothe... March 2025

March is a wonderful time to be living in Chillicothe! The weather begins to warm and spring is in the air. Daylight savings time is March 9th so don’t forget to update the clocks. Read More »

Chillicothe’s Hometown Hero: Greg Owens – Others Before Self

One thing about the human race is that there are so many good representatives of it. People who each day in their routines help others to perform tasks and responsibilities that drive the engine of society for all Americans to benefit from while acquiring new and lasting friendships along the way. Read More »

Obituary – Nicolette “Nickie” Augustine

Nicolette “Nickie” Augustine, Portland Oregon, formerly of Chillicothe, Illinois passed away unexpectedly in Borrego Springs, California on Saturday, December 7, 2024. She was 85. Read More »