The 2026 Miss Illinois County Fair queen Pageant wrapped up this past weekend in Springfield.
There were 75 reigning county fair queens from across the state taking part in the competition, including Miss Lawrence County Ella Benson.
She was not selected by the judges for the top 16. The new Miss Illinois is from southeastern Illinois--Krista Phillips from Effingham County. First runner-up was Riley McDermott of Monroe County, second runner-up was Bella Evans of Morgan County, third runner-up Ruby Mulvaney of Ogle County and fourth runner-up Laney York from White County in southeastern Illinois.
The People's Choice Award winner was Maggie Wankel from Menard County.
Geoff Scheetz selected to coach Lady Pilgrims basketball program
Local students invited to audition for 'Aladdin' at The REES Theatre
Two warning sirens in Plymouth fail during test
Marshall County BZA meeting tonight cancelled
Plymouth School Board greenlights naming rights for athletic facilities
1st Brown Bag Lunch & Lecture of 2026 series at M.C. Museum this Friday at noon
Plymouth Schools Superintendent Mitch Mawhorter announces retirement
Plymouth traffic stops lead to 3 arrests on Monday
