Chillicothe, Illinois

About Chillicothe

Set in the central part of Illinois, Chillicothe is a close-knit town, home to 6,052 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Chillicothe holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.27 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,148 residents per square mile.

📰 Chillicothe News Today

• Chillicothe Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• Jeffrey A. Gauwitz Obituary (2026) - Chillicothe, IL - Weber-Hurd Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Jul 29
• 1405 N Bayberry Ct Unit 1405, Chillicothe, IL 61523 Realtor.com · Aug 11
• Michael Legenos Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial · Aug 4
• Schedule - Illinois Valley Central Grey Ghosts (Chillicothe, IL) Baseball 26-27 MaxPreps · Jul 22

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Chillicothe Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Chillicothe — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,052.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Chillicothe

• Molly's Pizzeria — pizza
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• American Legion
• El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant
• Grecian Gardens
• La Gondola
• Lucky Dog Pub and Eatery
• Monical's Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Chillicothe Area History Museum · Museum
• Rock Island Depot Museum · Museum
• Shore Acres Pool · Water park

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Chillicothe

• Banks/Young Wildlife Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Chilicothe Bottoms · Nature reserve reviews ★
• City Park reviews ★
• Cutright Community Park reviews ★
• Dr. Frank & Aagot Green Wildlife Sanctuary · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Frazer Woods · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Messerling Wildlife Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Moffitt Nature Park reviews ★
• R. Paul Gollnitze City Park reviews ★
• Root Cemetery Savanna Nature Preserve reviews ★
• Santa Fe Park reviews ★
• Shawl Wildlife Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Chillicothe

• Chillicothe Elementary Center
• Chillicothe Jr High
• IVC Learning Center
• IVC Transition Center
• Il Valley Central High School
• Mossville Elementary School
• South Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Chillicothe

🏘️ Nearby Communities