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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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A Virtue – A Calling – A Home Ronald R. Martz

Jun 26, 2025 01:27PM ● By Gary Sharp

It has long been surmised that since the introduction of the human species to the only blue planet in our solar system, the seeds first planted would not remain sedentary and would eventually join and flourish with teachers, of their own kind, who would spread the word of their creator. A variety of interpretations would challenge the many preachers, ministers, pastors, and other clergymen as to the validity of scripture, but to the truest of believers, it is clear in John 3:16.

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June 2025 Issue

Jun 02, 2025 10:22AM

Read the June, 2025 edition of the Chillicothe Hometown Voice Newspaper.

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Obituary – June M. Jaquet

Jun 02, 2025 10:02AM

June, 96, of Pekin, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton. She was born in Pilot Grove Township in Hancock County, IL on April 25, 1929, to Arlo and Mildred (Pitt) Hasten.

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Obituary – James S. Duckworth

Jun 02, 2025 10:02AM

James, age 68, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

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Obituary – Rebecca Stone Bobell

Jun 02, 2025 10:01AM

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Rebecca Stone Bobell, who was taken by leukemia at the age of 77. Becky was a loved member of her family and community, known for her spirit and spunk. She touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

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Obituary – Elizabeth Mary Rockwell (Schellhaus)

Jun 02, 2025 10:00AM

Elizabeth, aged 99, formerly of Chillicothe, IL, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family members on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

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The Origin and Legacy of the Grey Ghosts Mascot

May 29, 2025 10:50AM ● By Brian L. Fislar

The Grey Ghosts mascot of Illinois Valley Central High School—originally Chillicothe Township High School is one of the most unique and enduring school identities in Illinois. Its origin, however, is not straightforward.

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Nelly’s Corner – 1962… June. Age 10

May 29, 2025 10:48AM ● By Greg “Nelly” Nelson

The Johnson brothers and I hauled grandpa’s old outhouse on my Radio Flyer wagon all the way down Moffit Street to the end of our hedgerow. We had the two-hole outhouse perfectly positioned at 20 feet above sea level in less than three hours.

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The Insurance Corner – As Auto Insurance Rates Climb, More Drivers Go Underinsured or Uninsured

May 29, 2025 10:40AM ● By Gus Krantz, CFP®, CTFA, AFIS, Agency Principal with Turner Hicks Agency

As auto insurance premiums continue to rise, some motorists find it challenging to afford the higher rates, leading them to make difficult decisions like not purchasing insurance or purchasing a policy that only has the state-mandated minimum liability limits.

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