June 6, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Get to know our Little Prince and Princess Candidates :Emmett Binder

What is your favorite part of summer?
Getting to go stay at Grampa’s Riverhouse

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Builder

What is your favorite part of school?
⁠playing outside/recess

What is your favorite book?
Jack and Annie

What is your favorite movie or tv show?
Barnyard

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