IL SR0525

Illinois Senate memorial resolution honoring Philip R. "Phil" Supple of Normal, who passed away on November 22, 2025, at age 73

U.S. Navy veteran who earned a communication degree from Southern Illinois University and built a career in broadcasting at WJBC radio and WEEK 25 television, where he became news director

Served as director of public relations at State Farm, playing a key role in company communications during Hurricane Katrina, and taught communication courses at Bradley University before retiring in 2018

Active community member who volunteered with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Special Olympics, played guitar in the praise band at Community United Church of Christ in Morton, and worked at Roth Pumpkin Patch

Survived by his wife Leah, three children, one granddaughter, two sisters, and extended family