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š± Which Chillicothe spots aced their March health inspections?
Hey there, Chillicothe! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Which Chillicothe spots aced their March health inspections?
- How a Chillicothe river company just expanded its footprint upstream
- Chillicothe-born Robert Allington to be honored at April 21 memorial
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Warm with some sun, with a high of 81 and low of 43 degrees.
- Saturday: Clearing, windy and cooler, temps: high: 54, low: 37.
- Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 57 and low of 36 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 'Proud of our team': These establishments had no violations in March (geneseorepublic.com) ā Two Chillicothe sitesāCamp Wokanda on Boy Scout Road and Caterpillarās Chemical Products Hose Plant on Engine Driveāearned perfect health inspection scores in March. Theyāre among 24 restaurants, camps, plants, and mobile vendors across Peoria County recognized for having zero violations, giving local residents extra assurance about food safety at these locations. 
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ā¢ Hamm's Buys Trumbull Fleet, Assets (waterwaysjournal.net) ā A Chillicothe-based river business, Hamm's Harbor Service and Fleeting, has purchased Trumbull River Servicesā 33-acre harbor and fleeting operation in nearby Lacon, expanding its Illinois River footprint between Chillicothe and Henry. The deal adds multiple fleet boats, more repair space, and additional sales inventory, potentially strengthening local marine-industry jobs and services tied to Chillicotheās river economy. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Robert and Mary Allington (thecounty-chronicle.com) ā Chillicothe natives may remember Robert Allington, who was born here in 1930 and later became an electrical engineer after serving in the Air Force. He and his wife Mary, a longtime educator and community volunteer, both passed away in recent years. Their joint graveside memorial service is set for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Arcola Cemetery with military rites. Ā Ā Ā
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I specialize in buffing cars.
Not just deep cleaning but keeping a 20 year old car in a time capsule! (Nextdoor Rome West Area)
- Kroger posted a job opening for Bakery/Deli Clerk in Chillicothe. Apply here.
- Extended Stay America posted a job opening for Housekeeper Part Time-101020 in Peoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chillicothe here.
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Peoria Heights
- Peoria Heights Board approves fiscal year budget (centralillinoisproud.com)
- West Prairie/Southeastern get first win of the 2026 season over Peoria Heights (mississippivalleypublishing.com)
- Digest the latest Peoria-area food news with PJStar Dining (pjstar.com)
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