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In-Print October 2024

Chillicothe Parks Foundation Brings “Play for All” to Chillicothe

Sep 30, 2024 12:02PM

On September 1st, the supporters of the Chillicothe Parks Foundation and the Chillicothe Park District’s Board of Trustees celebrated BIG with the completion of the “Play for All” Project at Shore Acres Park!

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The Insurance Corner – What Is Replacement Cost Homeowners Coverage?

Sep 30, 2024 12:01PM ● By Gus Krantz, CFP®, CTFA, AFIS, Agency Principal with Turner Hicks Agency

Unfortunately, disaster can strike at any time. No one is immune to the threat of losing his or her home due to any number of possible hazards. But a recent survey found that most homeowners are seriously underinsured.

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Baseball, Football, and Halloween – It Has to Be October

Sep 30, 2024 11:59AM ● By Gary Fyke

As months go, there is a lot going on in October. We are deep into the World Series and high school football season is nearly half over. College and professional football games seem to be on every channel of the television and tailgate parties are all around.

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Obituary – Kimberly Sue Watkins

Sep 30, 2024 11:57AM

Kimberly, age 60, of Chillicothe, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Methodist Hospital in Peoria.

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Nelly’s Corner

Sep 30, 2024 11:55AM ● By Greg “Nelly” Nelson

I couldn’t wait to get to the fishing water. My used pole was strapped across the handlebars of the fastest bike on Birren Avenue and Sunny Side Street. The fishing reel had a habit of falling off my pole so I brought the cure all of our house.....duk tape!

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In the Garden – October 2024

Sep 30, 2024 11:54AM ● By Rosa Price

Autumn is not only a time for tidying up our gardens, but it is also a great time to think about how we want our gardens to bloom in the spring. October is a good time to plant those spring bulbs that will cheer us up after the cold Illinois winter.

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Cooking With Vickie Britton – Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Sep 30, 2024 11:53AM ● By Vickie Britton

Lets make some Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies!

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Chillicothe, IL 1988–1990

Sep 30, 2024 11:50AM ● By Brian L. Fislar

The following is part Twenty-Three 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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Chillicothe Public Library District Is More Than Just Books

Sep 30, 2024 11:47AM

The Chillicothe Public Library Board of Trustees approved the decision to put a Referendum on the November 5, 2024 ballot. The question, posed to those within the Chillicothe Public Library District, asks if the current General Fund tax rate, set in 1992, be established at .25% instead of .15%.

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Take Advantage of Open Enrollment

Sep 30, 2024 11:45AM ● By Edward Jones for Matthew Kenady

If you work for a midsize or large company, you may soon be able to review your employee benefits package, as we are entering open enrollment season. So, consider your options carefully.

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