September
Improve Your Sidewalk – Get City Help! Need a new sidewalk or replacing an old one? The City of Chillicothe’s Residential Sidewalk Participation Program can cover up to 80% of costs (max $2,000) for eligible homes. Open to residential areas, including curbs and driveway sidewalk sections. Apply by September 15 with bids from two City-approved contractors—funds are limited, so don’t wait! Call City Hall: (309) 274-5056 for details and applications. Let’s keep Chillicothe safe and walkable!

Get Rewarded for Protecting Your Home! The Chillicothe Police Department’s Community Camera Reimbursement Program offers residents up to $200 reimbursement when purchasing two or more brand-new outdoor surveillance cameras with night vision and at least 48 hours of video storage. To qualify, you must live in Chillicothe and have your application approved before buying the cameras. Applications are available at the Police Department. Already have cameras? You can also register your existing system with CPD to help keep our community safe. Visit www.chillicothepd.org for details.

Make a Difference – Get Involved! Strong communities are built by people who care, and service organizations are a great way to connect, give back, and make a lasting impact. Step up, get involved, and help keep our community thriving! Information for service clubs can be found on the city’s website at https://www.cityofchillicotheil.org/residents/community_links/service_organizations.php

At the August 11th City Council Meeting the Council:

Approved:

• The appointment of Sandi Levell First Ward Alderperson, to fill the unexpired term of Donald White.
• Appointment of Scott Hemstreet to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the unexpired term of Sandi Levell through 2028
• Authorize the Mayor to respond to the Peoria County Variance regarding a variance for a porch requested for property located at 4610 Lakeview Dr., that is within the 1 ½ mile jurisdiction of Chillicothe, with the response that the city has no objection to the variance request.  
• Resolution committing funds for the Cloverdale PPUATS Project
• Sidewalk Program Application for 514 Taylor Drive in the amount of $1,497.60
• An expenditure of $3,340 payable to Complete Maintenance System for the Flushing of Fire Hydrants
• Ordinance Regarding Columbarium and Ossuary Engraving
• Special Event Request for the Chilli Dawgs Band Party to be held outdoors on August 22, 2025, from 4pm–11pm at Gilmore’s Sports Bar. 
• Special Event Request for the Zombie Walk to be held on October 25, 2025, from 11am to 7pm. Street Closing is from 5pm-7pm for the Nightmare on Second Street Parade.
• Special Event Request for Little Shop of Hoarders on August 30, 2025, from 11am-3pm for a food truck.
• Special Event Request for a Block Party at the Woodbine cul de sac on September 20, 2025 from 2pm-9pm

Nominated

• Brett Cantwell to fill the unexpired term of Tim White, as the Alderperson for Ward Four. Approval to be sought at the August 25 Council Meeting

Closed Session – Litigation – 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (11) - Pending, Probable or Imminent Litigation

- Purchase or Lease of Real Estate - 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (5)

Refer City Attorney – Purchase – Sturgeon Lane Parcels

City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 7pm at City Hall. The public is invited. The next Council meeting will be held September 8th and 22nd.

September

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

05 Ghost in the Park – Alumni Mixer – City Park, 4:30pm-10:30pm

06 Grand Opening – Fae Rae Photography – 1020 N 2nd Street, 1pm

06 Ethan Koch Memorial Cruise-In – 2nd Street from Chestnut to Walnut, 2pm

06 LIVE MUSIC – Brody Vancil and the Burners – The Mill, 7pm

06 Arachna-glow-bia Disc Golf Tournament – Three Sisters Park, 7pm

07 Free Family Fun Festival – Chillicothe Bible Church, Noon – 3pm

13 GFL Hazardous Waste Collection – Three Sisters Park, 8am-Noon

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

13 Crafts On The River Fall Craft Show – Cutright Park, 9am

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

13 LIVE MUSIC - Still Shine – Chillicothe Public Library, 2pm

14 66th Annual Chicken Jamboree – Peoria Casting Club, 11:30am

14 LIVE MUSIC – Fall Concert Series Kickoff Open Mic at Blue Ridge Community Farm, 2pm

14 LIVE MUSIC – Spoony & the Bootleggers – American Legion, 3pm

20 Midwest Superfest, Three Sisters Park, 10am

20 Grey Ghost Classic Marching Band Festival – IVC, 11am

20 LIVE MUSIC – Mixtape Mayhem – The Mill, 7pm

21 LIVE MUSIC – Fall Concert Series  at Blue Ridge Community Farm, 2pm

21 LIVE MUSIC – The Holdouts - Sunday Fun Day – American Legion, 2pm

26 IVCHS Homecoming Parade – Cedar to Elm Street, Lineup at 1:30pm, parade at 3pm, game at 7pm

27 Cycledelic Endurance Challenge for St. Jude – Three Sister’s Park, 7am
LIVE MUSIC Still Shine, 4pm
LIVE MUSIC Jonny Quest, 8:30pm

28 LIVE MUSIC – Fall Concert Series  at Blue Ridge Community Farm, 2pm

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

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