Optimistically Speaking

It’s summer! Vacations, swimming, picnics, and amusement parks are just some of the things families do during the warm Illinois weather. Our town has some of the most beautiful parks! Read More »

What’s Happening at Pearce?

Pearce Community & Fitness Center continues to meet the needs of today’s busy members by adding services and options! We have expanded our “Kid’s Club” hours! Read More »

Financial Focus - Saving for Retirement: Are You Guessing or Planning?

How much do you need to save for retirement? Rather than picking a number out of thin air, $1 million for example, find a number that will actually support the lifestyle you envision. Read More »

Plant a Seed, Read! Summer Reading at Chillicothe Public Library

Summer is here, which means Chillicothe Public Library District (CPLD) is gearing up for our 2026 Summer Reading Program: “Plant a Seed, Read!” Read More »

The Insurance Corner - Life Insurance and Living Benefits

The primary purpose of life insurance is to deliver a large cash benefit to beneficiaries when the insured dies. Protection is the most important purpose of life insurance, by far. Read More »

IVC Ghost Post

Friday, May 1st IVC students participated in the Cystic Fibrosis Box Luncheon Auction and assembly. The grand total raised for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation this year is $38,000.42. Read More »

American Heritage Girls

American Heritage Girls is a unique program for girls ages 5-18. It has helped my friends and I do things that we never would have even tried without the ideas the AHG badges have presented us with. Read More »

Nelly’s Corner

School is out ! We were all dancing in the street ! Dancing consisted of hopping up and down in a tight circle. It was a tradition for the Birren Avenue gang and we had perfected it. Read More »

Chillicothe Lions Club

By now, I’m sure everyone has seen the Mr. Chillicothe voting containers around town in several different locations. Read More »

Muriel Oswald's Estate Sale

For nearly half a century, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has held a special place in Muriel Oswald’s heart. Read More »