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Chillicothe resident retires after 30 years as Master Gardener

— May 1, 2022

“Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching.” – Kirill Korshikov. University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Bob Coppernoll is a shining example of…

Outdoor movies are back at Chillicothe Public Library
— July 12, 2021

Starting in July and until the weather gets cold again, Chillicothe Public Library will offer a free family-friendly movie in its parking lot each month. Attendees are invited to bike,…
Meals on Wheels scrambles to serve senior clients
— March 31, 2020

Social distancing has shortened the amount of time that Meals on Wheels drivers are spending with their senior clients in Peoria and Tazewell counties, but the service is continuing…
The Mill partners turn salvaged wood into tables, other furniture
— February 9, 2020

When “The Mill” sign went up on an old building on Chillicothe’s Fourth Street that had housed a funeral home for many years, people didn’t know what to expect. “We…
Tazewell County news briefs
— February 5, 2020

CHILLICOTHE City, clubs ready to host annual Bald Eagle Days Showcasing the city of Chillicothe’s Bald Eagle Days, the Rotary Club of Chillicothe along with the Lions Club will…

HLC Canoe/Kayak River Jaunt will go on
— September 4, 2020

Grab your canoe or kayak, for the 19th Annual Henry Lacon Chillicothe (HLC) Canoe/Kayak River Jaunt 2020 on Sunday, Sept. 13. This outdoor event is sponsored by the Chillicothe and…
Wild Game Feast offers bounty from local hunters, spiritual focus
— March 8, 2020

Squirrel gumbo and pheasant pot pie aren’t typical church supper fare, but they’ll be on the buffet at the Chillicothe Bible Church’s annual Wild Game Feast. This…
High-power telescope added to Chillicothe’s annual Eagle Watch
— February 6, 2020

A new high-powered, double-scope telescope at Chillicothe’s Shore Acres Park will give visitors to this year’s annual Eagle Watch Celebration a close-up view of the majestic…