May 12, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Get to know our Little Prince and Princess Candidates :Conor Schott

What is your favorite part of summer?
Doing fun things and going to the trampoline park with Mimi.

What do you want to be when you grow up?
A firefighter

What is your favorite part of school?
Working and learning.

What is your favorite book?
I Am a Bunny or Elephant and Piggie.

What is your favorite movie or tv show?
Zombies on Disney Channel

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