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The Chillicothe Voice

In-Print May 2025

Arthur Lidov: The Artist Who Left His Mark on Chillicothe

Apr 28, 2025 02:19PM ● By Brian L. Fislar

Step inside the Chillicothe, Illinois Post Office, and you will be greeted by a striking scene, a mural of railroad workers, sleeves rolled up, sweat on their brows, laying down the steel tracks that helped shape the town’s future.

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The Insurance Corner – Buying Life Insurance With Pre-existing Conditions

Apr 28, 2025 02:17PM ● By Gus Krantz, CFP®, CTFA, AFIS, Agency Principal with Turner Hicks Agency

Having a medical condition doesn’t automatically disqualify you from buying life insurance. While finding coverage can be more difficult than it is for others, individuals with challenging medical histories and even severe conditions can usually find at least some coverage.

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Obituary – Donna Lee Newell

Apr 28, 2025 02:14PM

Donna, age 82, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

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Obituary – Stephen “Bo” Brown

Apr 28, 2025 02:13PM

Bo, 76 passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025 at his home in Merritt Island, Florida. Bo was born in Peoria and raised in Chillicothe, Illinois. Bo was an athlete who played football and basketball at Chillicothe Township High School.

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Cooking With Vickie Britton – Apple Bars

Apr 28, 2025 02:10PM ● By Vickie Britton

Let’s make some apple bars!

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Coco, My Hero

Apr 28, 2025 02:08PM ● By Sherry Killion Adams

On December 17th, Tina Caulfield, co-owner of the family business Sweet Finds, was working late as usual figuring the payroll and getting ready for the Cops for Kids event that was to take place on the 19th.

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Nelly’s Corner: May 1962… Age 10

Apr 28, 2025 02:07PM ● By Greg “Nelly” Nelson

We heard the screams from one mile away this Saturday morning. The Johnson brothers and I were already headed in that direction as fast as our Keds Tennis shoes would travel. We were somewhat used to screams on Birren Avenue.

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Chillicothe, IL 2019-2025

Apr 28, 2025 02:05PM ● By Brian L. Fislar

The following is part Thirty and the final part of a multi-part article about the timeline of Chillicothe, IL. This article will illustrate the key dates along with the key individuals who helped to shape our city’s great history.

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School’s Out, Sun’s Out, and Shore Acres Pool is OPENING Soon!

Apr 28, 2025 02:00PM

Summer is just around the corner — which means school’s almost out, baseball is in full swing, and the sparkling waters of Shore Acres Pool are getting ready for you!

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Chillicothe Circle of Service

Apr 28, 2025 01:58PM

Service Committee members Pat Parr and Jeanette Timmons presented CNA Director Darlene Kumpf with twenty - $25 Kroger gift cards which were included in Community Needs Agency's Easter baskets distributed the week before Easter.

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