December 11, 2025 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Little Prince and Princess candidates announced

Voting will take place locally at the IGA, Dairy Queen and Longview Bank starting Thursday evening.

Voting will conclude on Aug. 12 at noon. 

The Little Prince and Princess will be announced on Friday of the Festival at 6 p.m. at the basketball courts.

The winners will ride in a corvette in the parade. All participants get a $10 DQ gift card.

Proceeds from the event go to fund scholarships for SJO seniors and community events.

Prince Contestants
Dean Anderson
Parents Amber and Ryan
https://gofund.me/81d93dfc

Liam Weaver
Parents Nick and Chelsea Weaver
https://gofund.me/0bcd7736

Ryker Freeman
Parents Melissa and Shawn Freeman
https://gofund.me/593e08d4

Gus Binder.
Parents Curt and Maranna Binder

https://gofund.me/ab6ad929

Princess Contestants
Bristol Williams
Parents Brandon and Emily Williams
https://gofund.me/aed099b1

Elliana Gilly
Parents Ben and Mary Jane 
https://gofund.me/cf62dbfa

Jordy Rey Jones
Parents Justin and Anna Jones
https://gofund.me/b070ec84

Addilyn Blair.
Parents Chris and Heather Blair
https://gofund.me/0807dea9

Kylie Pellum
Parents Chad and Cathy Pellum
https://gofund.me/670c94ad

Tynley Rein
Parents Chastity and Torey Rein
https://gofund.me/655a5a5e

Lauren Marie Peters
Parents Steve and Sarah Peters
https://gofund.me/4df4ae72



Addison Wagner
Parents Jacob and Jessica Wagner
https://gofund.me/b4ccefe7

Olivia Robinson
Parents Josh and Sheryl Robinson
https://gofund.me/bb5e44e5

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