Julie Aceto, the Illinois Director for the Miss. Illinois Teen All American pageant and Miss. Illinois Jr. Teen All American pageant system is announcing that the search is still on for Miss. Illinois Teen and Jr. Teen All American. Once selected, the community representative will then advance on to compete in the Miss Teen and Jr. Teen All American Pageant. Contestants will compete to win thousands in prizes, one of which includes paid trip for 15 days to compete for Miss Teen and Jr. Teen All American in Philadelphia.

Interested applications must live in the Illinois area, must be a resident of the state for at least six months, a U.S. Citizen and be 16-19 years old for Miss. Illinois Teen All American and 12-15 years old for Miss. Illinois Jr. Teen All American.

Prospective contestants can request and receive free entry information by contacting Karen at 630-325-4305.