150th Anniversary Celebration

150th Anniversary Announcements


Thank you Sponsors!

as of June 3, 2025

Platinum

  • JBK Farms, LLC
  • Fertilizer Dealer Supply
  • Philo Kids Fest
  • Philo Exchange Bank
  • Philo Volunteer Firemen
  • Premier Cooperative/United Prairie LLC

Gold

  • Michelle's Bridal/Central Illinois Electric Co. Inc.
  • Old Orchard Lanes & Links
  • Schweighart Group

Silver

  • Chris's Service Company
  • Fehr Engineering
  • Hartke Engineering & Surveying
  • Miller & Hendren Law
  • Nutrien
  • Philo Tavern
  • Philo Township

Bronze

  • First Mid Insurance Group
  • Philo Country Store

Friends

  • Daly’s Sports Bar
  • Friends of Philo Library
  • Knights of Columbus
  • Miller Farms
  • Illinois Marathon/Campus Ink

Executive Committee:

Steve Sappenfield (Chair), Molly Kelley; Craig Kirby; Dawn Graham; Katie Franks; Dirk Rice; Chris Cain

Subcommittee members:

Jana & Larry Franks; Carolyn Rice; Tom Kelley; Dick Miller; Rod Schweighart; Erin Renfrow; Samantha Herriott; Jeff Cain; Judy Kirby; Julie Pioletti; Lisa Quinn; Cindy Schweighart; Lori Donovan; Craig Terven; Chris Payne and Courtney Grussing.

Liaisons to the Village Board:

David Happ and Janet Decker

Committees:

Merchandise; Entertainment; Decorating; Marketing/Promotions; Competitions (Talent Show); Fundraising/Finance; Parade; Food/Vendors; Community Engagement; Farm/Ag; History/Time Capsule; Games/Inflatables; Fireworks.