Dear Citizens, Friends and Neighbors,

On behalf of the Trustees of the Board of Trustees I would like to welcome you to the Village of Philo, IL website. Aptly referred to as “The Center of the Universe,” Philo is a rural community approximately 8 miles south of Urbana-Champaign, home of the University of Illinois. We are justly proud of our community, its residents, and the churches, schools and businesses that all contribute to the outstanding quality of life that residents enjoy. We sincerely hope that our website provides you with the information that you desire.

Respectfully, Craig M. Eckert, Village President Village of Philo 127 W. Washington Philo, IL 61864

I would like to extend a special “thank you” to all village residents who took the time and trouble to fill out their census forms and return them. I would note that our Village’s response rate of 83% was greater than the Champaign County rate (75%), state of Illinois rate (75%), and the national rate (72%).  This speaks exceedingly well of our residents and I hope that it increases our chances to obtain benefits that accrue to municipalities based on population.  I wish to inform residents, furthermore, that census takers will be going door-to-door to households that did not mail back their forms.

Respectfully,

Craig M. Eckert,
Village President

PHILO FALL FESTIVAL

September 24-26, 2010