What’s Happening in Chillicothe...
Mar 24, 2026 02:38PM ● By the City of Chillicothe
The question “When can I burn my landscape waste?” is often asked in Spring. Burning of leaves and other yard waste is allowed April 1–May 31 and October 1–December 15, Monday–Saturday from 10am to sunset. Burning is not allowed on Sundays, major holidays, or parade days, and wet leaves may never be burned. Fires must be attended at all times by someone age 15 or older and kept at least 20 feet from buildings. “Landscape waste” includes leaves, grass clippings, brush, branches, and other plant material.
At the March 9th City Council Meeting the Council:
Approved:
Accepted:
Discussion:
Referred to City Attorney:
Withdrawn:
City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 7pm at City Hall. The next Council meeting will be held March 23rd. The Public is invited to attend.
April 2026
01 Historical Society Program – Main Museum, 6:30pm
02 Senior Bingo – Pearce Community Center, 11am to 12pm
04 Easter Egg Roundup – City Park, 10am
05 EASTER SUNDAY
05 Easter Sunday Worship Services – Chillicothe Christian Church, 9am and 10:45am; Pancake Breakfast, 8am
11 LIVE MUSIC – Live at the Library: The Way Down Wanderers – Chillicothe Public Library, 2pm
15 Youth Chess Club – Chillicothe Public Library, 3pm
18 Optimist Club Speaker Lisa Friedrich of Silver Evolutions – Grecian Gardens, 8am
18 Spring Makers Market – Three Sisters Park, 9am-3pm
18 Denim & Diamonds Annual Auction – St. Edwards, 5pm
19 LIVE MUSIC – Not Petty – Chillicothe American Legion Post, 3pm
21 Dementia Caregiver Support Group – Chillicothe Public Library, 5pm
25 Spring Loose for Drew’s Plots – Three Sisters Park, 10am
25 Lego Robotics Open House – Chillicothe Public Library,10am to 12pm
25 4th Annual Autism Awareness & Inclusion Community Event – Fire Station #1 217 W Chestnut St., 1pm
28 Charityoke for Freedom Paws Service Dogs – Heather’s Wine Nook, 7-11pm
30 An Evening with Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte – Chillicothe Public Library, 6 pm
There are many things going on in our town. Get out and join in the fun!
Your hometown,
The City of Chillicothe
Where the Rails Cross the River
An alternative to burning is using the Landscape Waste Drop-Off Site at Moffitt Park which opened March 18 and is available for Chillicothe residents only. The site is for landscape waste only, including twigs, sticks, and small branches (4 inches in diameter or less), grass clippings, flower and garden trimmings, hedge clippings, and leaves.
The City will hold its Annual Cemetery Cleanup April 13–17, 2026 (weather permitting) to help maintain and beautify the cemetery. During this time, all ground-level decorations and hanging baskets on shepherd’s hooks will be removed and disposed of to allow for mowing and trimming. Lot owners wishing to keep any vases, wreaths, or arrangements should remove them before April 13, 2026.
At the March 9th City Council Meeting the Council:
Approved:
- Rock Salt Agreement Certification Authority
- Purchase Backhoe Tires from Princeville Tire in the amount of $3,551.58
- Additional Expense for Walnut East Well Project in the amount of $11,279.08 payable to Brotke Well
- Advertising for Full Time Public Works Employee
- Independent Consultant Agreement-Patricia Mough
- Engineering Agreement between City of Chillicothe and TWM for the IDOT 935k Shared Use Path Grant
- Application for IDOT Traffic Grant for Chief Cooper to submit (STEP) at no cost to the City
- Special Event Application – Easter Egg Round Up to be held on April 4th at 10am at City Park
Accepted:
- Resignation of Public Works Employee Zackary Simpson
Discussion:
- Regarding Bee Keeping
- Regarding Use, Standing and Parking of Commercial Vehicles
Referred to City Attorney:
- City Attorney – section 46-91 of the city code regarding Fire Code in the City of Chillicothe
Withdrawn:
- Approve – Viaduct - IDOT Letter
- Approve – Priority One Project Bradley Drainage Additional Expense
City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 7pm at City Hall. The next Council meeting will be held March 23rd. The Public is invited to attend.
April 2026
01 Historical Society Program – Main Museum, 6:30pm
02 Senior Bingo – Pearce Community Center, 11am to 12pm
04 Easter Egg Roundup – City Park, 10am
05 EASTER SUNDAY
05 Easter Sunday Worship Services – Chillicothe Christian Church, 9am and 10:45am; Pancake Breakfast, 8am
11 LIVE MUSIC – Live at the Library: The Way Down Wanderers – Chillicothe Public Library, 2pm
15 Youth Chess Club – Chillicothe Public Library, 3pm
18 Optimist Club Speaker Lisa Friedrich of Silver Evolutions – Grecian Gardens, 8am
18 Spring Makers Market – Three Sisters Park, 9am-3pm
18 Denim & Diamonds Annual Auction – St. Edwards, 5pm
19 LIVE MUSIC – Not Petty – Chillicothe American Legion Post, 3pm
21 Dementia Caregiver Support Group – Chillicothe Public Library, 5pm
25 Spring Loose for Drew’s Plots – Three Sisters Park, 10am
25 Lego Robotics Open House – Chillicothe Public Library,10am to 12pm
25 4th Annual Autism Awareness & Inclusion Community Event – Fire Station #1 217 W Chestnut St., 1pm
28 Charityoke for Freedom Paws Service Dogs – Heather’s Wine Nook, 7-11pm
30 An Evening with Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte – Chillicothe Public Library, 6 pm
There are many things going on in our town. Get out and join in the fun!
Your hometown,
The City of Chillicothe
Where the Rails Cross the River