Sparklight Serves as Ghost Pepper Sponsor for Taylorville Chillifest
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (Sept. 23, 2025) – Sparklight®, Taylorville’s hometown internet provider, will serve as Ghost Pepper Sponsor of the 2025 Taylorville Chillifest, held Oct. 4‒5 by the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce. A proud member of the Taylorville community, Sparklight has been a lead sponsor for the past three years.
As Ghost Pepper Sponsor, Sparklight will participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony with Chamber of Commerce representatives, serve as a chili judge and host a vendor booth. The company will also provide free Wi-Fi so attendees can stay connected to friends and family during the event.
Attendees visiting the Sparklight booth can pick up free giveaways, enter a raffle and learn about cost-saving promotions, as well as Lift Internet, an affordable new internet plan helping Taylorville residents who receive federal assistance.
“We’re honored to once again support Taylorville’s Chillifest and join our neighbors in this exciting 40-year tradition,” said Andrew Shelby, Sparklight Manager of Field Operations. “Chillifest is all about celebrating community pride, supporting local businesses and creating lasting memories with family and friends — and we’re proud to help keep everyone connected throughout the event.”
The Chillifest sponsorship reflects Sparklight’s broader commitment to strengthening the communities it serves through local partnerships, connectivity and support for small businesses.
Sparklight is a longtime, dedicated partner to the Taylorville community, delivering high-speed internet speeds up to 2 Gig and supporting local organizations and initiatives through its Charitable Giving Fund, Dream Bigger program and employee volunteerism.
To learn more about Sparklight’s high-speed internet services, please visit www.sparklight.com and business.sparklight.com and follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
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