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The Chillicothe Voice

In-Print August 2025

Chillicothe Circle of Service

Jul 29, 2025 01:14PM

Do you realize IVC District 321’s school year start is just around the corner—August 11th to be exact? With that in mind, Chillicothe Circle of Service continues to support all schools within IVC’s boundaries (including Calvary Baptist and St. Edward) by providing gift cards based on enrollment to each school so teachers can purchase required—but not donated—items for students in need.

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Three Stops on the Road to Financial Stability

Jul 29, 2025 01:11PM ● By Edward Jones for Matthew Kenady

Achieving financial stability doesn’t happen overnight — it takes a journey. And, as with every journey, you should reach some milestones along the way.

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Going Back to School with Pearce Community Center

Jul 29, 2025 01:10PM ● By Megan Rupiper

Back-to-school season brings about numerous changes for kids and adults alike. One of the biggest changes with the back-to-school season is everyone’s daily routine. Many families enjoy a flexible schedule in the summertime.

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The Chic Manufacturing Company Building

Jul 29, 2025 01:09PM ● By Gary Fyke

Back in June, I was watching the local news and saw a story where a photo of an old building in the Warehouse District of Peoria was featured. The name of the building was briskly displayed in large letters “Chic Manufacturing Co.”

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Cooking With Vickie Britton – A Simple Salad for Summer

Jul 29, 2025 01:07PM ● By Vickie Britton

A special thank you to my friend Linda K for her fantastic recipe!

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Fire Safety Collection Finds New Home at Chillicothe Public Library

Jul 29, 2025 01:04PM

The Chillicothe Public Library District has partnered with the Illinois Fire Service Institute Library (IFSI Library) and the Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District (CCFPD) to house and circulate a part of their collection.

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Behind the Curtain: Alton Humphreys’ Study Abroad Fund

Jul 29, 2025 11:55AM

If you are a theatre fan, you know that London is a wonderful place to experience live theatre and learn from the tradition there. One Chillicothe native has the opportunity to spend a semester learning abroad in London this upcoming semester.

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In the Spotlight – Rich Gerberding: A Man With a Mission and a Ministry

Jul 29, 2025 11:54AM ● By Sherry Killion Adams

Most of the time, the road you start down isn’t the road you end up on. This is one man’s story of how he found the road that molded his life:

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Sanitary Wipes

Jul 29, 2025 11:52AM ● By Chillicothe Public Works

Chillicothe Public Works has had issues the past several years with “flushable” wipes being placed into toilets. The packaging may state that these items are flushable, but they do not biodegrade at a very fast rate. This is causing sewer lines to back up into residential homes.

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What’s Happening in Chillicothe...

Jul 29, 2025 11:50AM ● By the City of Chillicothe

The City of Chillicothe offers a RESIDENTIAL SIDEWALK PROGRAM to help homeowners with the cost of installing or replacing residential sidewalks, curbs, and the sidewalk portion of driveways. The City will reimburse 80% of the cost, up to $2,000 per property (maximum of two properties per applicant).

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