2014 Miss Illinois Queens!!

Congratulations to all of the stunning state finalists at the Illinois pageant this past weekend. We truly had a blast getting to know you. Check out which state finalists captured the hearts of our judges:

2014 Miss Illinois Princess

Aurelia McConnell
Age: 6
Hometown: Deerfield
Hobbies: Making arts and crafts, and swimming
Favorite Color: Pink and Purple
Favorite Food: Taco pizza
Ambition: to be a dog breeder or a singer

2014 Miss Illinois Jr Pre Teen

Tatum Pearlman
Age: 9
Hometown: Vernon Hills
Hobbies: Figure Skating and playing school
Favorite Color: yellow
Favorite Food: Grilled Shrimp
Ambition: to be a 3rd grade teacher

2014 Miss Illinois Pre Teen

Brianna Lewis
Age: 13
Hometown: Homewood
Hobbies: Reading and singing
Favorite Color: blue
Favorite Food: Enchiladas
Ambition: to become a teacher like her mom, grandmother, and aunt

2014 Miss Illinois Jr Teen

Gabriella Tortorice
Age: 15
Hometown: Decatur
Hobbies: singing and playing the piano
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Dortios Locos Tacos
Ambition: to perform on Broadway

2014 Miss Illinois Teen

Samantha Michelle Bolet
Age: 18
Hometown: Crystal Lake
Hobbies: writing for thelala.com and 107.1 WPGU News Anchor
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Food: Cheeseburger
Ambition: finish economics degree at University of Illinois and use her experience as an intern at a law firm to open her own practice

2014 Miss Illinois

Carolina Barrera

2014 Illinois Jr Teen Cover Girl

Brianna Jackson