PEORIA, Ill. (AP) -- The newly crowned Miss Illinois remained hospitalized Thursday but is expected back on the road soon spreading her message about making positive choices in life.

The new Miss Illinois crowned for 2025 is Nitsaniyah Fitch from the Windy City. First runner up is Miss Land of Lincoln Madalaina Hlava. Second runner up is Miss Mississippi Crown Olivia Egert.

Ole Miss 45, Illinois 27 (3:29, 1H) Ole Miss 41, Illinois 19 (7:09 1H) The Rebels remain rolling at the eight-minute timeout. It's been a team effort to put Ole Miss up by 22.

Marion, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Miss Illinois and Miss Illinois Teen Scholarship Competition is heating up. Coming up, we will see the crown passed along to a new Illinois contestant.

Ole Miss' veteran-laden squad gave Illinois problems. Seven Rebels (Pedulla, Murray, Dia, Matthew Murrell, Dre Davis, Jaemyn Brakefield and Davon Barnes) played at least 19 minutes.

Miss Illinois 2023 Jessica Tilton, a medical studnet at SIU, crowned Bagley. In an interview with The Southern Wednesday, she said she was thrilled to gave the crown to the 2024 winner.

Being named Miss Illinois means Ervin is surrendering a year of her life to wear the crown, sash and six-inch high heels on a daily basis to ribbon-cuttings, interviews, public appearances, giving ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Miss Illinois 2024 and Decatur native, Breana Bagley, is preparing to take to the national stage to compete against representatives from each state vying for the ...