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Chillicothe Joins Peoria County’s “Bison-Tennial” Celebration

Jun 26, 2025 01:56PM

As Peoria County marks its 200th anniversary in 2025, Chillicothe is proud to join in a countywide celebration that honors both history and heritage—with a creative twist. Dubbed the “Bison-Tennial,” the yearlong celebration is a playful yet powerful tribute to the bison, the mighty animals that once roamed the Central Illinois prairie and now serve as a symbol of strength, endurance, and bold spirit—traits Peoria County and its communities continue to embody.

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How History Has Changed Newspaper Reporting

Jun 26, 2025 01:54PM ● By Gary Fyke

Living half my waking hours in the files of the Historical Society has shaped my view of how newspaper editors and reporters have changed the writing styles that have appeared in stories in print. Today, there seems to be another shift in how, and sometimes in what, will be allowed to “go to press.” I’m not going to delve into the current squabbling that we are enduring over “free speech.” What I want to compare is the writing style of an article that appeared in a 1903 issue of the Chillicothe Bulletin to what we see today.

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Should You Pay Off Debts or Invest?

Jun 26, 2025 01:53PM ● By Edward Jones for Matthew Kenady

Sometimes, paying down debt competes with your desire to invest. What’s the best course of action? Here are a few things to consider. If your cash flow is strong after paying monthly expenses, you might want to invest the extra money. But if you’re just getting by, possibly due to high-interest loans, you may be better off reducing or refinancing your debt load.

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Chillicothe Public Library Awarded Community Arts Grant

Jun 26, 2025 01:46PM

Chillicothe Public Library has been awarded a Community Arts Grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois to support their “Live at the Library” concert series. The library’s free monthly afternoon concerts provide the opportunity for the community to gather and enjoy quality live music locally. By highlighting a variety of musical styles and musicians from the area as well as from further afield, they foster a rich environment for cultural engagement and connection. The $8,550 grant will help support concerts from July 2025 through February 2026.

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Robots Are Taking Over the Library

Jun 26, 2025 01:44PM

Do you know any middle or high school students who are interested in developing skills in coding and robotics? FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a global nonprofit organization that prepares young people for the future through a variety of team-based robotics programs. Middle and high school students in the Chillicothe area have the opportunity to participate in local FIRST Lego League (FLL) Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams through community organizations.

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CHUCK FLAGG: 50+ Years of Clay, Creativity, and Classroom InspirationCHUCK FLAGG: 50+ Years of Clay, Creativity, and Classroom Inspiration

Jun 26, 2025 01:42PM

For more than five decades, Chuck Flagg has shaped not only clay but also the lives of his students. Best known as the long-time art teacher at Illinois Valley Central High School, Chuck’s path to becoming an artist and educator was anything but conventional—and all the more inspiring because of it.

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Cooking With Vickie Britton

Jun 26, 2025 01:38PM

Lets Make an Easy Shrimp Boil! Ingredients: 4 ears of corn cut in half 2 bags of small baby red potatoes 2 rings of Cajan sausage (or your favorite sausage)

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St. Jude Runs – Hannah Dutton

Jun 26, 2025 01:36PM ● By Sherry Killion Adams

This year’s coordinator for the St. Jude Runs is Hannah Dutton. Born Hannah Cox, she is a hometown girl who went to Chillicothe schools and graduated from IVC in 2004. After graduation, she went to Bradley and got her teaching degree. She taught at Dunlap for 13 years and is now the curriculum coordinator for Dunlap. Hannah is married to David Dutton and they have two children—Ellie, 12, and Haddie, 9.

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What’s Happening in Chillicothe...

Jun 26, 2025 01:31PM ● By the City of Chillicothe

July 2025 As part of the Peoria County Bison-tennial project, the City of Chillicothe is participating in the bison trek. The BISON SCULPTURE is located in front of City Hall and is designed and produced by Owens Design Group. Visit this link bisontrek.peoriacounty.gov for more information about the 40 other bison sculptures in Peoria County.

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From the Desk of Mayor Mike Hughes

Jun 26, 2025 01:29PM

It’s unfortunate, but today there is a lot of division in our country. Each side wants their views to be heard, and sometimes people aren’t particularly polite as they voice their opinions. Regardless of what side of a particular issue you side with, I think, or hope, we can all agree that a cemetery isn’t a place for protesting.

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