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What's Happening in Chillicothe, Illinois

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What’s Happening in Chillicothe
March 11, 2024

Spring is definitely with us as we adjust to the new rhythm of Daylight Savings Time.  If you have started your early Spring yard cleanup, remember to check the city’s website for the Yard Waste Drop off and burning rules. Yard Waste Drop off Schedule opens March 20th, weather permitting at Moffitt Park and burning opens April 1st. If you haven’t already turned in your information for the Illinois EPA, regarding the type of waterline used at your home, please do so as early as possible. 

At the March 11th City Council meeting the Council discussed:

  • Discussion – Liquor/Gaming Licenses

And approved:

  • And authorized the City Attorney to Prepare Ordinance to amend the Code to add C 2 Special Use for storage facility with no exterior storage and limited delivery hours.
  • Ordinance amending the City Code regarding Bodywork Establishment
  • Ordinance Rezoning and changing zoning map for property located at 809 N. First St. from I-1 to R-1
  • Ordinance Rezoning and changing zoning map for the Vacant Lot Adjacent to 809 N. First St from I-1 to R-1
  • Expenditure of $4,400 payable to Engbrecht for Curb Replacement at 130 S Bay Dr.
  • Waive Bid Process for the Benedict Street Bridge Repair and authorize City Engineer to seek proposals
  • Resolution Opposing the Elimination of the 1% Grocery Tax
  • City Engineer to Bid Bradley Drainage Grant Projects
  • Special Event Request for Crafts on the River Craft Show at Cutright Park on September 14, 2024 from 9am-3pm for the fall craft show
  • Special Event Request for Tri to Beat MS for the use of 2nd Street from Shore Acres to Walnut Street on June 8, 2024 from 8am-11am for MS kids’ triathlon
  • Special Event Request for the use of City park on March 30, 2024 for the Easter Egg Round Up
  • Request for Live Entertainment from the American Legion on March 24, 2024 from 2-6pm for the band The Old Souls
  • An expenditure of $1,024, payable to Ray O’Herron for the Purchase of Duty Ammunition for the Police Department
  • The Salary Adjustment of the Records/Collector for Clerk Byrnes
Closed Session – Personnel 5ILCS 120/2 (C) (1) – Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees
  • Approved Annual Merit Increase for Supervisors
A favorite Spring activity in Chillicothe is the First United Methodist Church Rummage Sale, coming up next week, March 20-22.  On Wednesday they offer the Rummage sale and a Bake sale.  On Thursday the clothing, books, etc are sold at half-price.  Friday they offer all you can put in a bag for $1. The money raised by this event is divided between the School Snackpac program and the church education fund.  Go check it out!  The IVCHS spring musical is always outstanding as well.  

Many other fun March Events include…

14-16 IVCHS Spring Musical - Big Fish - IVC High School, 7pm
15 Windy City Dueling Pianos - Three Sisters Park, 7-10pm
16-17 Gilmore's St. Patrick's Day Party - Gilmores Sports Bar, 10am
17  IVCHS Spring Musical - Big Fish - IVC High School, 3pm
17 LIVE MUSIC - Deuces Wild Acoustic duo - MoonTower, 3pm
18 St. Patrick's Day @ Castaways - Castaways, 11am
20-22 Spring Rummage Sale-First United Methodist Church
22 LIVE MUSIC - Phanie Rae with Shawn "Smitty" Smith - Gilmore's Sports Bar, 7pm
24 Pancake Breakfast & Egg Hunt for Freedom Paws Service Dogs - Shore Acres park, 8am
24 LIVE MUSIC - The Old Souls - American Legion, 2pm
28 LIVE MUSIC - Music Trivia Night - Gilmore's Sports Bar, 7pm

There is a lot happening in Chillicothe! Come on out and join us!

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