Welcome to Summer! Two major city projects will be under construction this year. The roadwork for the Bradley drainage will take place, and the Bike Path along Bradley and Cloverdale. Construction is planned to be completed prior to school restarting in the fall.

Driving a GOLF CART can be a fun and leisurely way to explore Chillicothe. To obtain an application and checklist of all that you need to register your off-highway vehicles, go to www.chillicothepd.org/ohv. 

The SIDEWALK PROGRAM opened in May. For more information and forms, go to the city’s website at www.cityofchillicothe.org. At Residents’ Menu, select “Residential Sidewalk Program.”

Last month, the City began its NEW FISCAL YEAR and seated the newly elected officials. 

At the May 12th City Council Meeting the Council:

Presentation:

• Jerod McMorris presented the Community Star Program

Approved:

• The City Attorney to draft an ordinance approving the community Solar Agreement
• A Payment of $5,705.81 to Willis Electric for repair of the Wilmot pump house 
• Waiving Competitive Bid Process for the Cutright Well work
• An expenditure of $57,718.81 to Brocke Well & Pump for rehabilitation work at Cutright Well
• An expenditure for Grading of Road in Moffitt Park for $800.00 to Schaefer & Son
• City Attorney to draft an ordinance approving the Verizon Lease Amendment agreement
• The Fehr Graham Proposal of $3,538 for Benedict Street Bridge Inspection
• An Ordinance authorizing SRO Intergovernmental Agreement with 321 School District
• A Special Event Request by Connie Ware for Crafts on the River Fall Craft Show at Cutright Park on September 13, 9am-4pm
• A Live Entertainment Request by the American Legion on May 18 from 2pm-6pm for the live band Blue Stew
• The City Attorney to Draft Amendment Traffic Schedule making to “No Parking” changes 1) the South Side of Maple Street from Fourth Street west to Alley and 2) the East Side of Hoyt Street from Truitt Street north 30 feet
• An expenditure of $1,672 to Picket Fence for the Planting of the Flower Planters
• Refer the Fence Ordinance Code Amendment to the Plan Commission
• An Ordinance for Purchasing Authority of City Officials
• Proclamation recognitions to B.L. Bredeman for his Years of Service as City Treasurer

Outgoing Comments:

• Mayor Hughes and Alderperson Sharp read statements of appreciation for Treasurer, Bill Bredeman and Alderperson Jenkins and thanked them for their service.

The attorney swears in the City Clerk, Jill Byrnes. The City Clerk swears in the new council.

The new council seats and approves:

• Mayor Hughes nominated Michael Crabtree to serve as Ward 1 Alderperson
• 2025-26 Mayoral appointments of Council Committees
• 2025-26 Schedule of Council Meetings
• 2025-26 Mayoral Appointment of Supervisors & Officers
• 2025-26 Mayoral Appointment of Council Committees
• 2025-26 Mayoral Appointments of Boards and Commissions
• The opening of the 2025 Sidewalk Program at the budgeted amount of $22,000
• Priority one Road & Bridge Project Street Overlay/Curb Improvement for $234,000 as an approved project and authorize City Engineer to begin process for improvements
• First Quarter Appropriations

Announce

• Appropriation Ordinance Schedule

Closed Session - Personnel – ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) – Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees

City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 7 pm at City Hall. The public is invited. The June Council meetings will be held June 9th and June 23rd.

UPCOMING EVENTS - June

01 LIVE MUSIC – Deuces Wild Acoustic duo – American Legion, 3pm

05 Historic Society Potluck & Picnic – Shore Acres North Pavilion – RSVP 309.274.9076, 5-9pm

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

07 Tri2Beat MS Kids Triathlon – Shore Acres, 8am

07 Kick off Party – Summer Reading Program – Chillicothe Public Library, 12-2pm

07 Party in the Park: Summer Kick-Off – City park, 4pm

07 Neon Glow Ride – City Park, 8pm

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

14 Golf Cart/ATV Poker Run –4th of July Fireworks fundraiser – Sign up 10am at VFW –$10 per person

14 Kids Fishing Derby – Peoria Casting Club, 8am-11:30am

14 All School Alumni Banquet – IVC High School, 5:30pm

15 52nd Annual Chicken Jubilee – Peoria Casting Club, Meal served 11am-2pm

15 Family Fun Day – Chillicothe Christian Church, 12pm

15 Father’s Day Breakfast – American Legion, 8am-11am

18 Chillicothe Days Carnival – Chillicothe City Park: 6-10pm Carnival opens: family fun night ($30/person unlimited rides)

19 IVC Musical: Dare to Dream Jr A Disney Musical Revue – IVC High School, 6:30pm

19 Chillicothe Days Carnival – Chillicothe City Park: 6-10pm Carnival opens:  family fun night ($30/person unlimited rides)

20 LIVE MUSIC – Chilli Dogz – American Legion, 7-10pm

20 Chillicothe Days Carnival - Chillicothe City Park: 5-10pm Carnival opens 

21 LIVE MUSIC – Mixtape Mayhem – American Legion, 8-12pm

21 Chillicothe Days Carnival - Chillicothe City Park: 1-10pm Carnival opens

22 Sunrise Yoga – Shore Acres Park, 8:00-8:45am

21 LIVE MUSIC – Mixtape Mayehm Rocks Chillicothe Days – City Park, 8pm

23-27 Vacation Bible School – Chillicothe Bible Church, 1pm-4pm

25 Whiz Bang Science Show – Chillicothe Public Library, 6pm

29 LIVE MUSIC – Kasino – American Legion, 3-6pm

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

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