Fundraisers aimed at Relay For Life

Two high school sweethearts now pour their hearts into Relay For Life of Chillicothe, helping raise more than $36,000 since 2002, the year of Chillicothe’s first Relay event.

Bob and Bev Bennett have found their niche in creating craft projects to sell for their Relay team, Bev’s Pit Crew.

Chillicothe Connection chronicles what former Chillicothe residents are doing where they live now. It could be a job, a hobby, volunteerism or an experience. To submit ideas for subjects, e-mail ctb@timestoday.com, or call 274-2185.

Life was far from dazzling as a shy student at Chillicothe Township High School.

Karen Jones Gowen, a 1966 graduate, now spends her time writing novels in South Jordan, Utah, near Salt Lake City.

Click here for photos not seen in this week's Chillicothe Times-Bulletin.

IVC District 321 Superintendent Nick Polyak invites residents to "Coffee with the Superintendent" from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Happy Thought Coffee, 953 N. Second St.

Polyak and assistant superintendent Patrick Hatfield will be on hand to answer questions and chat about IVC schools. If residents have additional questions about IVC schools or the impact of the state’s funding issues, stop in to discuss questions and concerns.
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We are in unprecedented times in Illinois school finances. The state of Illinois is facing a budget deficit of more than $12 billion next year, and this will have a direct impact on every school district in the state. We have heard a number of questions around town regarding the impact that the state’s financial crisis will have on IVC schools. These are quick answers to some of the more common questions school administrators have been asked.

Fourth of July and Rib Classic no longer set on same weekend

Two weeks ago, Rib Classic organizer Jeff Anderson told the council the Fourth of July event and the Rib Classic were combining for a full three-day weekend of events, but since that time, the events have been split.

Lisa Platz offers quality embroidery

Along with her embroidery machines Calvin and Hobbs, Lisa Platz has taken up residence at 300 W. Pine St., downstairs from another new business, Whispering Palms Tanning.

The town’s newest business, Chillicothe Embroidery, is a perfect fit for someone who learned to sew in sixth grade and loved it.

Businesses, individuals asked to donate for cause

Judy McColl envisions red, white and blue — throughout the town during the summer months.

The six-year resident noticed something was missing in town Fourth of July last year.

Click here for more photos not seen in the Chillicothe Times-Bulletin about the Haiti Benefit at CrossWord Café Friday night.

Click here for more photos not seen in the Chillicothe Times-Bulletin on the Wedding Party at the Chillicothe Public Library Saturday.

Includes lunch, registration, sports, activities

Students in Illinois Valley Central School District 321 can expect to see an increase in fees when they start the 2010-11 school year.

In an attempt to counter the district’s projected deficit, the board unanimously approved an increase in cost for lunches, registration and athletics/activities.

Transported from Galena Road Gravel by LifeFlight

A Chillicothe man escaped critical injury after an all-terrain vehicle accident Saturday afternoon.

Matthew E. Bohm, 52, of 1616 Wilson St., was LifeFlighted to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria following the accident.

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Establishments held responsible for no smoking

Chillicothe aldermen proved they were not blowing smoke about enforcing the Smoke-Free Illinois Act at Monday night’s Chillicothe City Council meeting.

Bradley University’s Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Balsa Wood Bridge Building Competition is Saturday at Northwoods Mall in Peoria.

Exhibitors to show off goods for many big parties

“Let them eat cake” may be the new motto of two circulation assistants at the Chillicothe Public Library.

Despite the onslaught of another seemingly endless Illinois winter, local residents now have a place to hone their baseball skills for the upcoming season, thanks to The Batter’s Box.