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Obituary – Richard “Dick” Lee Lingenfelter

Feb 25, 2026 11:04AM

Dick, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away at home peacefully on February 15, 2026, after a full week of time with family. He was born on July 13, 1938 in Canton, IL, to Harvey and Victoria (Krulac) Lingenfelter.

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Obituary – Joseph Daniel Willis

Feb 25, 2026 11:03AM

Joe, Sr., age 65, of Chillicothe, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Joe was born on November 8, 1960 in Peoria, IL to Donald Joe and Phyllis Ann (Ricconi) Willis.

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Let’s Make a Holy Cow Cake

Feb 25, 2026 11:02AM

Ingredients 1 box of Dolly’s Chocolate cake mix 18 oz. (I like to use hers because it’s a larger cake mix) 1 bottle of Hershey’s Caramel Syrup 22 oz. 1 bottle of Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup 22 oz.

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Happy 250th Birthday Everyone!

Feb 25, 2026 10:56AM ● By Gary Fyke

Is there much of a chance that you haven’t heard the USA is now in its 250th year? You may not think it is a big deal, but it really is, when you recognize that the country is now entering a very rare atmosphere. I realize I have been around a tad over one-third of those 250 years!

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Library Bracket Bonanza!

Feb 25, 2026 10:54AM

March Madness is just around the corner, and Chillicothe Public Library District (CPLD) is celebrating with a Bracket Bonanza—this year featuring more than just books! In last year’s inaugural Bracket Bonanza, four books were voted to be champions by Chillicothe readers of all ages.

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Put Your Tax Refund to Work

Feb 25, 2026 10:47AM ● By Edward Jones for Matthew Kenady

It’s that time of year when tax refunds go out. If you get a refund this year, how can you make the best use of it? For starters, you could use your refund to help fund your IRA. You still have until April 15 to contribute to your IRA for the 2025 tax year, but if you’ve already put in the full amount, you can begin on 2026 contributions.

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Chillicothe Lions Club

Feb 25, 2026 10:45AM

The Lions Club would like to thank everyone who came to the Eagle Watch Day Breakfast put on by two of the many good groups here in town that help the community and surrounding area —The Rotary Club & The Lions Club of Chillicothe. It was a good time with a nice all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast with various shows/demonstrations put on by different sponsors. I hope everyone enjoyed it.

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Nelly’s Corner

Feb 25, 2026 10:44AM ● By Greg “Nelly” Nelson

Birren Avenue looks kinda dead, so the gang has decided to start playing great baseball with or without the usual crowds attending. The usual crowds were a bunch of losers who were real terrible at baseball. Sometimes there were as many as three. It was unusually warm, and we were drinking in the sun when Carl arrived riding his pet pig.

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New Business Opening on Plaza Drive!

Feb 25, 2026 10:43AM

The building located at 400 S. Plaza Drive in Chillicothe, Illinois, has been purchased by the Nena's Family of Nena Ace Hardware. Plans are currently underway to redevelop the property, with a tentative opening date of June 1st, 2026.

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Freedom Paws Celebrates Three New Service Dog Graduates

Feb 25, 2026 10:38AM ● By Brenda Twisdale, Navy Veteran/Graduate of the program

On January 17th, Freedom Paws Service Dogs Foundation proudly celebrated the graduation of three dedicated teams at a heartfelt ceremony held at VFW Post 2602 in Peoria Heights. Surrounded by family, friends, volunteers, and supporters, the event marked the culmination of months of intensive training, commitment, and partnership between handlers and their service dogs.

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