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Chillicothe Gravel Pits, One Point Oh — Part Two

Apr 27, 2026 01:06PM ● By Gary Fyke

The California Santa Fe & Chicago Railway (CS&C Rwy.) began laying track in 1885 as their Land Company purchased land east of the Mississippi River heading for Chicago. Land buying through Chillicothe Township was completed by early 1887. The main track was laid down to Chicago and was opened for use by late 1888.

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Nelly’s Corner

Apr 27, 2026 01:04PM ● By Greg “Nelly” Nelson

It was just another normal Saturday morning. 8am sharp, Buttface came riding his bike screaming like an idiot towards my house. He had found four 2x4s in a ditch next to the railroad tracks. It never takes much for the idiot to launch into an emotional frenzy. We had agreed to make a handmade tulip for Mother’s Day. A real big surprise for mom!

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Four Estate Planning Myths That Could Cost Your Family

Apr 27, 2026 01:01PM ● By Edward Jones for Matthew Kenady

Many people think that estate planning is just for wealthy people, but that’s a myth. An estate plan is for anyone of any means who has assets to distribute. They could include a house, investment accounts or family heirlooms.

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Celebrating Pollinators on World Bee Day – and All Year Round!

Apr 27, 2026 12:58PM

May 20 is World Bee Day, and Chillicothe Public Library is buzzing with activity! The library’s honeybees are lively after the winter cold, and you can see them coming and going from their hive on the patio.

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Chillicothe Lions Club

Apr 27, 2026 12:56PM

Well, it shouldn’t be too far off that you should start seeing the “Mr. Chillicothe” donation containers around places in town for the annual contest that peaks at the Carnival downtown the night of June 19th.

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Easter Egg Round Up Brings Community Together in Chillicothe

Apr 27, 2026 12:54PM

For more than three decades, a beloved spring tradition has brought families together in Chillicothe—and this year was no exception. On Saturday, April 4, 2026, the annual Easter Egg Round Up filled City Park with laughter, excitement, and thousands of colorful eggs.

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April 2026 Issue

Mar 30, 2026 10:53AM

Read the April 2026 edition of The Chillicothe Hometown Voice Newspaper.

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Civic and Service Organizations Need Your Support

Mar 24, 2026 02:42PM ● By Scott Fishel

For most of the last century, civic and service organizations have been the lifeblood of communities like Chillicothe. At their core, service clubs are a way for residents to give back, but they also provide networking opportunities for business owners and social connections for people from all walks of life.

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What’s Happening in Chillicothe...

Mar 24, 2026 02:38PM ● By the City of Chillicothe

The question “When can I burn my landscape waste?” is often asked in Spring. Burning of leaves and other yard waste is allowed April 1–May 31 and October 1–December 15, Monday–Saturday from 10am to sunset.

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Chillicothe Public Library Celebrates National Poetry Month

Mar 24, 2026 02:30PM

April is National Poetry Month, and Chillicothe Public Library offers a number of ways to celebrate, from sharing your own poetry, to an evening with the Illinois Poet Laureate.

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