Philo
A village in Champaign County, Illinois — population 1,378 as of 2020.
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Review | Oppenheim’s ‘Primetime’ is more unsettling than satisfying
Rating: 6.5/10 What does it take to catch a predator? Lance Oppenheim’s new film, “Primetime,” captures the behind-the-scenes operations of a television crew attempting to catch child predators while broadcasting it for NBC’s prime-time slot on television. Although it’s a…
Creatives & ArtsAs the leaves begin to change color and the air turns crisp, it’s time to pull out your sweaters and settle in. If visiting pumpkin patches, finding your way through corn mazes or going on hayrides isn’t your thing, you might find yourself wanting to lie back and enjoy a good…
Creatives & ArtsFunky guitar swells and heavy distortion filled Gallery Art Bar on Sunday as Barreleye and Horse Lords performed for the final night of PYGMALION. Both bands brought an experimental feel to the stage, incorporating unique tuning styles and prolonged sequences, often transitioning…
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DI Voices | My experience founding an RSO on campus
Last semester, I founded an RSO on campus, Combating Screen Time Club. Two hours before writing this, I had a photoshoot with the executive board. As crows flocked above in the grey sky, we took pictures with a Kodak “digi” camera in front of my apartment building for an…
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The Cosmo grows up, moves from house to bar
On May 8, The Cosmo hosted its final show in the house’s basement, marking a bittersweet end for those who frequented the location — including attendees, bands that performed there and even the owners of the house itself. The DIY house show venue has championed itself since…
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Liam Kazar closes out PYGMALION with folk-rock finale
Liam Kazar closed out a weekend of music for the final day of PYGMALION Sunday night, bringing a blend of folk-rock and alt-country to the Rose Bowl Tavern. Since its founding in 2005, PYGMALION has expanded as a festival to include more than just music. This year’s lineup…
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Philo by the numbers
- Area
- 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km²)
- Median age
- 33.6
- Households
- 488
- Persons per household
- 3.1
- Median household income
- $105,625
- Median house value
- $205,400
- Office
- VILLAGE PRESIDENT
- Address
- PO BOX 72, PHILO, IL 61864