Civic and Service Organizations Need Your Support

For most of the last century, civic and service organizations have been the lifeblood of communities like Chillicothe. At their core, service clubs are a way for residents to give back, but they also provide networking opportunities for business owners and social connections for people from all walks of life. Read More »

What’s Happening in 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. Read More »

Chillicothe Public Library Celebrates National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month, and Chillicothe Public Library offers a number of ways to celebrate, from sharing your own poetry, to an evening with the Illinois Poet Laureate. Read More »

Cooking With Vickie Britton

Quick Mexican Dip Read More »

Looking Back in 1934: Chillicothe’s Early History, 1834-1900

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday this July, I thought it would be interesting to step back in time to 1934. That year, the Chillicothe Bulletin published an article recognizing the first 100 years of Chillicothe’s history. Read More »

The Insurance Corner - Insurance Pitfalls With Second Homes

If you own a second home like a beach cottage, mountain cabin, or inherited family property, you can consider yourself lucky to have a weekend or vacation getaway. However, that extra property can turn into a massive liability without the right coverage. Read More »

Optimistically Speaking

Welcome April with warmer weather, green grass, flowers, and budding trees. A renewal of nature before our very eyes. Read More »

Chillicothe Circle of Service

In mid-March, Service Committee members Pat Parr and Jeanette Timmons delivered twenty - $25 Kroger gift cards to Community Needs Agency representative Mary Jo Moore, who accepted on behalf of President Darlene Kumpf. Read More »

IVC Ghost Post

Here is what is happening on the IVC scene this April… Read More »

Rotary - 2026 Family Day at the Ball Park - Cubs vs. Cardinals

Join Rotary District 6460 for a fun-filled Family Day at the Ball Park as the Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals—all while supporting Literacy initiatives in our communities! This year marks the 25th game in this beloved Rotary fundraiser’s history, and we’re aiming to make it our biggest year yet. Anyone can buy or sell tickets – you don’t have to be a Rotarian. Read More »

Open Invitation to Open Conversations This Is Alpha!

Something new is coming to Chillicothe, and we want the whole community to be a part of it! Join us (Chillicothe Christian Church) on Thursdays, starting April 9, at Pearce Community Center (6-8pm) for Alpha. Read More »

Emergency Funds Offer Breathing Room When It Matters

Life has a way of surprising us, whether it’s a blown tire, a broken appliance or an unexpected medical bill. With no savings to fall back on, even a small emergency can become a big one. That’s why an emergency savings fund matters. Read More »

Is Your Mattress the Third Wheel in Your Relationship? The surprising signs your bed is quietly ruining your sleep.

Couples share a lot — a home, family, responsibilities, and usually a bed. But sometimes there’s an uninvited guest there as well: the mattress itself. If it’s sagging, uneven, or worn out, it can quietly cause problems every night. Read More »

REAL ESTATE OVER COFFEE - Spring 2026: 7 Home Improvements That Still Deliver Strong Returns

A house truly becomes your own when you shape it around your lifestyle. But when it comes time to sell, some improvements pay you back—and some simply make the home more enjoyable while you live there. Read More »

Raymond “Ray” Brautigam

Ray, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, trusted friend, expert mechanic, and lifelong outdoorsman, passed away leaving behind a legacy built on love, hard work, and a whole lot of grease under his fingernails. Read More »

Chillicothe Gravel Pits, One Point Oh — Part One

If you have lived in or near Chillicothe for any reasonable period of time, you have seen large areas where the earth has been gouged by machines, creating huge holes in the ground. “Of course, you say, it’s a gravel pit!” Read More »

Nelly’s Corner

I just got a fresh haircut. My ears were rather larger, and I became aware that they looked like Idaho potatoes hanging on each side of my head. I came straight home and asked my mom if she thought they looked so huge. Read More »

Chillicothe Lions Club

We just finished up our last meeting. We were fortunate enough to be able to help a few organizations at this meeting with some donations. Read More »

Spring Planting - Three Sisters Park

Again, this year the annual Spring Planting Program at Three Sister’s Park takes place. From April 28-30 (9:30 am. to 1:30 pm.) they offer area students 5th-7th grades hands on, 1918 style agricultural education. Read More »