Mayor makes Sgt. Rich Mark acting chief
Chillicothe Police Chief Steve Maurer, 53, spent Wednesday night in the Peoria County Jail after being arrested on charges of domestic battery and criminal trespass to a residence.
Burtnett captured river, Chillicothe history for Bulletin
From the time Bob Burtnett’s columns graced the pages of the Chillicothe Bulletin in December 1952 until December 1975, Burtnett kept Chillicothe residents afloat with memories in his weekly column.
His column, “Along the Riverfront,” featured the Illinois River, and the boats that set sail on it, intertwined with the history of Chillicothe, as well as some time overseas.
When the Illinois Valley Central football team takes the field Friday night, it will be looking to rebound from a tough loss.
Last week, the Ghosts fell to the Eagles in Dunlap, 35-7.
"We're just trying to correct our mistakes from last week and get better," coach Tim Heinz said.
Now Playing: IVC graduate directs 'Get Low'
Chillicothe area classmates of 1983 Illinois Valley Central High School graduate Aaron Schneider headed to Rave Theaters in Peoria for a red-carpet opening of the movie he directed, “Get Low,” starring Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek and Bill Murray. He won an Oscar for his short film, “Two Soldiers,” in 2004.
SEND YOUR PHOTOS OF THE PREMIERE AND YOUR COMMENTS AFTER WATCHING THE MOVIE to Marianne Gillespie at ctb@timestoday.com by Friday, and we’ll run some in our newspaper and online at chillicothetimesbulletin.com.
It’s almost fall and football season is approaching quickly. TimesNewspapers is looking for the cutest little Ghost fan (ages infant to 6 years old).
Submit a jpeg photo of your child dressed in Ghost gear via email to Chillicothe Times-Bulletin editor Marianne Gillespie at mgillespie@timestoday.com.
Visitors to our website at www.chillicothetimesbulletin.com may vote for the cutest little Ghost fan.
Deadline to submit the photo is Sept. 15. Photos will be posted and voting will take place Sept. 20 through Oct. 5.
Free artist's reception 3 to 7 p.m. Friday
Eureka College junior Justin Dwyer of Chillicothe will present a photography exhibit titled, “Art From My Eye” Friday through Oct. 8 in the Burgess Hall Art Gallery at the college.
The journalism career always seems to be evolving for me, whether it’s my coverage, my interests or my job placement.
