For the fourth year in a row, the Chillicothe Optimist Club returned some of its profits from Town Theatre to youth.About 30 groups split this year’s $12,000, with a ticket stub being worth $1.95 each to the groups. Walking away with the biggest...
When the Richwoods football team faced off against Metamora in 2012 it was the hottest ticket in town. The schools without a doubt have the strongest football programs in central Illinois and regularly advance far in the playoffs.
The Chillicothe City Council is putting a few estimates on items that have been on the city’s “to-do list.”At its Feb. 24 meeting, the council approved paying Midwest Engineering up to $2,500 for cost estimates on four projects:...
The Illinois Valley Central District 321 School Board listened to a couple presentations at its Feb. 25 meeting.Tom Gross, library information specialist at IVC High School, reported on his goals for this school year and other interesting tidbits of...
THREE EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
1. David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash will be making a stop in Peoria on their latest tour on March 12. The Crosby, Stills & Nash tour kicked off on March 4 in Richmond, Va.
2. The trip formed in 1969, playing...
The Grey Ghosts are now heading into post-season action with its first game at the Metamora Regional against Richwoods Wednesday.
“We just told our kids, ‘When everybody comes in you’ve got a brand new record, everything’s wiped...
The IVC varsity boys basketball team closed its regular season with a 49-36 road loss to East Peoria Feb. 26.
It was the Grey Ghosts third consecutive loss and it brought its regular season record to 17-8.
Surprise! There might actually be some suspense at this year’s Oscars ceremony.
Sure, some of the major categories – Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor – look like sure bets. But the Best Picture contest has developed into a three-movie...
The changing of the guard at South School also comes with a switch for baseball fans.
The Illinois Valley Central District 321 School Board unanimously approved hiring Shaun Grant Tuesday night as South School principal when Mike Bethel retires at the...
The IVC varsity girls basketball team finished its season at the Geneseo Regional with a loss to Dunlap, 45-34.
The Lady Grey Ghosts commanded the first half but fell behind after intermission to the Eagles offensive pressure and shots at the free-throw ...
In updating the city’s comprehensive plan, the public’s help is needed.The 12-member advisory committee is asking for residents to take a short, confidential survey about all things Chillicothe.“The primary goal of the comprehensive...
When residents hear of the proposed Peoria County school facilities sales tax referendum, some will close their ears to the 1 percent increase.Proponent Brook Cranford, said, however, there are reasons to vote “yes” on March 18....
Even when the weather seems to be nicer for residents, Mother Nature continues wreaking havoc throughout the area.While temperatures in the 40s last week were welcomed by residents, the frozen ground and drywells were not quite as receptive.With some...
The IVC varsity wrestling state qualifiers traveled to Champaign Thursday-Saturday for the Illinois High School Association 2A State tournament and had one earn a medal.
Sophomore Nick Norris and juniors Riley Beard and Jordan Ladd made it to State...
While the Night Train Tour may focus on country singer Jason Aldean’s latest album, “Night Train,” opening act Florida Georgia Line showed that they are more than ready to tour on their own Feb. 22 in Bloomington.
The tour made a ...
Known for a sweet smile and positive attitude, former Chillicothe high school teacher Polly Benten died last week after celebrating her 100th birthday at the end of last year.Pauline “Polly” Benten taught business at Chillicothe...
A new restaurant in Chillicothe is dishing out Mexican food.Nana's Taco Shack, located in the little yellow building at 320 W. Cedar St., where Stan's Soup and STANwich was located, is owned by Amador Mesta. "We used to go eat at Tequila's sometimes and...
With a new year comes a readiness to start fresh again, but it seems to be harder when we’re stuck in the doldrums of winter and all you see are gigantic snow drifts.The sometimes aggravating weather has made it easier to clean out my files and...
Illinois Valley Central District officials are on the hunt for a new South School principal.With Principal Mike Bethel retiring at the end of the school year, 34 candidates applied for the position, Superintendent Chad Allison told the school board Feb....
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