This past month, the City Council finalized the Comprehensive Plan, developed in partnership with the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission. Over the past year, the process has included a dedicated committee, community meetings, interviews, surveys, and expert input. The completed plan captures our community’s shared vision for growth, infrastructure, and quality of life—serving as Chillicothe’s blueprint for the future.

The Bike Trail continues to expand. The Illinois Department of Transportation has selected Chillicothe’s Sycamore Street Shared Use Path project for the 2024 Local Project Funding program. Out of more than 1,900 applications, Chillicothe’s project was chosen based on data-driven criteria including community need, project readiness, and mobility impact. The state has committed up to $935,000 for the project, with funds to be obligated within two years.

The City of Chillicothe offers yard waste burning from October 1st through December 15th. Check the City’s website under the “Residents” menu, then “Burning Schedule” for full details. The Moffitt yard waste drop-off is an alternative to burning. In November, the hours are as follows: Monday 8am-10am & 3pm-5pm, Wednesday 10am-noon & 3 pm-5pm. Saturday 8am-1pm. November 26, 2025, is the last day to drop off yard waste.

At the October 13th City Council Meeting, the Council:

Approved:

• An expenditure of $3,176 payable to Beau’s Tire for the purchase of tires for the two Public Works Trucks
• Priority One Road & Bridge Project Skid Steer Attachments in the amount of $25,000 as an approved project, and approve expenditure of $21,034.91 payable to Central Illinois Equipment Sales for the purchase of a Power Rake and a Rotary Hydraulic angel broom
• Fehr Graham Engineer Master Agreement for 2025-2026
• Resolution for the Safe Routes to School grant submission
• Reject all Request for Proposals for the Properties behind City Hall
• Special Event – Pearce Annual Halloween Spooktacular on October 24 from 4-8pm
• Special Event – Nikolausmarkt on November 11 from 4-8pm and November 22nd from 11am-8pm with carriage rides from 4-8pm
• Special Event – Merchants Trick or Treat on October 24th from 3-5pm
• Special Event – IVCHS German Program Nokolaus 5k Lauf and Fun Walk on November 22nd from 10am-11am

Accept

• Request for Proposal for 1249 N Fourth Street Property from Chris Atkinson of Atkinson Construction

Refer to City Attorney – 

• Tazwood Community Service, Inc. vendor agreement for Utility Assistance for review and recommendation
• The Request of Easement Agreement from Tobin/Mahoney for review and negotiations

Closed Session

• Purchase or Lease of Real Estate - 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (5) – Sturgeon Trailer Park

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 October 27th

November Events

01 3rd Birthday Celebration – Faraway Mercantile, 10am

01 LIVE MUSIC – The Sweet Lillies - Chillicothe Public Library, 2pm

01 St. Edward Craft Show, 10am-3pm

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

06 The Indigenous Story of Chillicothe – Chillicothe Public Library, 6pm

06-07 IVC Fall Play: “Wait Wait....I can Explain!” – IVCHS Auditorium, 7pm

07 Annual Kid’s Carnival, Silent Auction, and Vendors – Calvary Baptist Academy, 5:30-8pm  

07 Vino & Vinyasa – Pearce Community Center, 6pm-7:30pm

07 Historic Program – Chillicothe Historical Society, 6:30pm

08 Holiday Makers Market – Three Sisters, 9am-3pm

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

08 Wicked Sing-a-long – Chillicothe Public Library, 1pm

08 LIVE MUSIC – Deuces Wild acoustic duo - Gilmores, 8pm

11 Veterans Day Event – St. Edwards Catholic School, 8:30am

11 Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Triangle, 11am

11 Adult Game Night – Chillicothe Public Library, 5:30pm

11 Bingo Bash 2025/Peoria Area – Three Sisters Park, 6pm

13-16 Chillicothe Players Every Christmas Story Ever Told and Then Some – Shore Acres Clubhouse, 7pm

19 Silver Cinema Series – The Bucket List – Chillicothe Park District Operations Facility, 1pm

20 Family Reading & Kneading Night – Chillicothe Public Library, 6pm

21 Cops and Kids Christmas Letter due to the Chillicothe Police Department

21 Nikolausmarkt (German Festival) – City Park

• 4pm-8pm Vendors
• 4pm-8pm Music
• 5:30pm Tree Lighting Ceremony

22 Nikolausmarkt – City Park

• 10am 5K Run at City Park
• 11am-7pm Vendors at City Park
• 11am-7pm Stage Performances with LIVE MUSIC
• 12pm-4pm Optimist Club Bake Sale and Hot Cocoa-former Candy Store
• 3pm Chillicothe Chamber Christmas Parade on 2nd Street
• 4pm Pictures w/Santa at City Park Stage
• •4pm-8pm Carriage Rides

22 Christmas Open House – Picket Fence Foundation, 9-4pm

22 Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market – Evergreen Senior Living, 10 am 

28 Black Friday Fitness Bash – Pearce Community Center, 8:30am-12pm

29 Small Business Saturday – SHOP LOCAL

29 Breakfast With Santa – Three Sisters Park, 8am

29 LIVE MUSIC: Kongero – Chillicothe Public Library, 2pm

There are so many things happening in our town. Get out and have fun!

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The City of Chillicothe
Where the Rails Cross the River