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Council approves preliminary $18,000 for 125th celebration entertainment, asks for timeline and budget details
Summary
Oglesby council granted the Oglesby 125th Celebration Committee a preliminary $18,000 allocation to secure musical entertainment for a multi‑day 2027 celebration, while asking organizers for a detailed schedule and budget for future approvals.
The Oglesby City Council voted to approve a preliminary allocation of $18,000 for musical entertainment to support the city’s 125th anniversary celebrations in 2027.
Councilmembers reviewed a written request from the 125th Celebration Committee (the letter was signed by Connie Henry, committee secretary) seeking up to $18,000 to secure headline bands and sound/lighting for a multi‑day weekend of events. Committee organizers said the requested funds would allow them to book two quality evening bands (estimated roughly $8,000 total) and to contract additional daytime acts and sound services, and that entertainment providers often require commitments well in advance.
Several councilmembers said they supported an early, limited allocation to lock performers but asked the committee to return with a fuller timeline and preliminary budget for all proposed events (parade, 5K, cruise night, family activities) so the council and the public can assess larger funding needs. The council approved the preliminary $18,000 on a roll call following a motion and second; members stressed the allocation is preliminary and that the committee should provide a schedule and more detailed budget for subsequent approvals.
The committee was directed to submit the entertainment schedule and a fuller planning timeline to the city so the council and public can review anticipated scope and any future funding requests.
