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In-Print May 2025

IVC’s 2025 Sterling Merit Award Winners

Apr 28, 2025 01:56PM

The Rotary Club of Chillicothe, along with other Peoria-area Rotary Clubs, honors the top 8% of graduating seniors each year through the Sterling Merit Awards student recognition program.

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Chillicothe Rotary Celebrates 60 Years of Service

Apr 28, 2025 01:55PM

The Rotary Club of Chillicothe is proud to celebrate 65 years of service, having been chartered on May 23, 1960. As part of Rotary International, our club offers opportunities for members—and those interested in making a difference—to get involved in service that matters.

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Optimistically Speaking

Apr 28, 2025 01:54PM

It’s Spring! The trees are all budded out and the crocus, daffodils, and tulips are all in bloom—it’s a glorious time of year! To Optimists, spring means getting busy with fundraisers and working on projects.

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2025 Chillicothe Lions Club Mr. Chillicothe Contest June 20, 2025

Apr 28, 2025 01:50PM

It is that time of year again—the 38th Annual Mr. Chillicothe Contest will be held on the Stage at the City Park Downtown on June 20th at 6pm. Over the last 38 years, we have raised a total of $105,705.

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Real Estate Over Coffee – Rethinking the American Dream

Apr 28, 2025 01:48PM ● By Jeannie Quick, Sunflower Real Estate Group

The American Dream—what does it truly mean? For generations, it has been associated with the idea of owning a home. As many of us grew up hearing that a house is a cornerstone of success, it embodies more than just four walls and a roof—it symbolizes financial security, stability, and the promise of generational wealth.

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IVC Ghost Post

Apr 28, 2025 01:43PM

The Illini Prairie Conference held its Fine Arts Festival on Monday, April 14th, at St. Thomas More High School in Champaign. Nine IVC choir students joined with other students in the conference to put on an amazing performance directed by Andrew Bruhn, the Director of Choral Activities at Illinois State University.

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Financial Moves for a Growing Family

Apr 28, 2025 01:36PM ● By Edward Jones for Matthew Kenady

If you’re adding a child to your family, it’s an exciting time, but you’ll want to be prepared — especially in terms of your finances.

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Chillicothe Public Library’s New Director

Apr 28, 2025 01:32PM

Hello, Chillicothe! I would like to take a minute to introduce myself. My name is Alyce Jackson and I am the new Director of Chillicothe Public Library District. While I may be new to Chillicothe Public Library, I have worked in libraries for over 25 years, in positions that include Children’s Librarian, Branch Manager, and Manager of Programs.

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In the Garden

Apr 28, 2025 01:31PM ● By JB Culbertson

Choose your site… Make sure that you read the tags on your plants (full sun, shade, partial sun/shade, morning sun only) or seed packets. Most edible crops need full sun to grow—at least 6-8 hours per day.

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Chillicothe’s Hometown Hero: Mike Themas – Motivation, Leadership, and Success

Apr 28, 2025 01:20PM ● By Gary Sharp

What higher or more noble station could there be in life for one to embrace, than the responsibilities of teaching and coaching young growing minds in the hopes that, in fruition, they might someday make meaningful and beneficial contributions to all mankind and strengthen society’s moral fiber and much-needed values?

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