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Obituary – James G. “Jim” Hayward

Jan 28, 2025 01:30PM

Jim, age 62, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Methodist Hospital in Peoria. Jim was born on December 31, 1961 in Peoria, IL to Roland L. and Susan K. (Sweeney) Hayward.

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Obituary – Franklin D. (Frank) James

Jan 28, 2025 01:29PM

Frank, age 88, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

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Pearce Community Center: 35 Years of Transforming Lives and Building Community in Chillicothe

Jan 28, 2025 01:27PM ● By Brian L. Fislar

Right in the heart of Chillicothe, Illinois, there’s a building with a truly remarkable story to tell. For 35 years, Pearce Community Center (PCC) has been a place where recreation, connection, and growth come together.

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HEAR YE! HEAR YE!

Jan 28, 2025 01:24PM

The First United Methodist Church in Chillicothe is bringing back the Poor Man's Supper from February of 2020. For those unfamiliar, the Poor Man’s Supper menu is a tradition with a history that goes back to the Great Depression.

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Nelly’s Corner

Jan 28, 2025 01:23PM ● By Greg “Nelly” Nelson

My grandmother told me it was DANG cold. I’m thinking it was about 55 below zero and just too cold for baseball to be played while wearing black buckle boots and a zip-up snow suit. The gang tried that last winter and found that catching and throwing the ball while wearing three pairs of mittens was not as fun.

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Cooking With Vickie Britton – Chicken Wings

Jan 28, 2025 01:21PM ● By Vickie Britton

Let’s make some yummy wings!

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Chillicothe, IL 2002–2006

Jan 28, 2025 01:18PM ● By Brian L. Fislar

The following is part Twenty-Seven 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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Real Estate Over Coffee – The American Dream: A Reflection on Homeownership

Jan 28, 2025 01:15PM ● By Jeannie Quick, Sunflower Real Estate Group

What does the American Dream mean to you? For many, it’s long been defined by the goal of owning a home. From a young age, I was taught that homeownership represented a significant milestone—a key part of achieving success and stability.

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Financial Considerations When Changing Jobs

Jan 28, 2025 01:13PM ● By Edward Jones for Matthew Kenady

Are you changing jobs soon? If so, you’ll obviously be interested in your new salary — but you’ll also want to look at other financial considerations.

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Sweet Finds Update

Jan 28, 2025 01:12PM

On December 12th, tragedy struck Sweet Finds as a devastating fire destroyed their business. In the face of this loss, the community rallied together, offering support and encouragement during this challenging time.

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