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Gaga Look-a-Likes Line Up Before Lolla
NBCChicago.com | By JENEL NELS | Published: 8/5/2010
Wanna Gaga?
It came down to eight women, decked out in their most fabulous fashion forward outfit at a Lady Gagalook-a-like contest at State Street Pizza on Thursday afternoon.
From her hair, to her fashion, to her strut, these imposter pop stars gathered at the 400 N. State Street parlor to vie for the title of best-looking Gaga impersonator.
Miss Illinois Whitney Thorpe Klinsky and Miss Chicago April Strong saw them all and said that Anne Boyer's Lady Gaga space outfit gave her the winning edge. Read Article.
Photo: Anne Boyer's Lady Gaga space outfit gave her the winning edge. Source: NBCChicago.com
Two local women competing for Miss Illinois title in St. Charles this week
Herald-Whig | By JESSICA MARIE MARTIN | Published: 6/16/2010 | Updated: 6/24/2010
Quincy has two chances to have a native crowned Miss Illinois this week.
The reigning Miss Quincy, Kshipra Datar, and Miss Macomb, Kelsey Reed, graduated together in 2007 from Quincy High School and are gearing up to compete in the pageant Thursday through Saturday in St. Charles. Read Article
Could Miss America be from New Baden?
Miss Illinois is, and she'll compete in January for the prestigious crown
BND.com | BY WALLY SPIERS - News-Democrat
For the next year, the Miss Illinois crown belongs to Whitney Thorpe-Klinsky, 22, of New Baden.
She won the title Saturday in St. Charles, Ill., beating out 23 other competitors and will compete in the Miss America Pageant in January, which will be televised on ABC. Read Article
New Baden Woman Crowned 2010 Miss Illinois
By Pamela Rensing | Sunday, June 27, 2010
On Saturday, June 19, Whitney Thorpe-Klinsky, 22, of New Baden, was crowned Miss Illinois of 2010. The 24 candidates competed in St. Charles, IL, with Whitney earning the honor of competing in the Miss America Pageant, January 15, 2011 in Las Vegas. Read Article
A new reign begins as Miss Illinois 2010 crowned
Daily Herald
Miss Illinois 2010 was crowned in a sparkling and tear-filled ceremony Saturday night at the Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles.
Whitney Thorpe-Klinsky, a 22-year-old Illinois Wesleyan University graduate from New Baden, received $10,000 in academic scholarships and a bid for the Miss America pageant in Las Vegas in January.
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New Miss Illinois crowned in St. Charles
Kane County Chronicle
Whitney Thorpe Klinsky, Miss River to River, was crowned Miss Illinois on Saturday by Erin O'Connor, Miss Illinois 2009, at the Dellora Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles.
Preliminary winners from Friday night included:
- Omega Group, Lifestyle & Fitness in Swimwear: Miss Mississippi Crown Holley Begyn
- Alpha Group, Talent: Miss Southern Illinois Jamie Lynn Johnson – Ballet en Pointe
Preliminary winners from Thursday night included:
- Omega Group, Talent: Miss Northern Suburbs Corina Harwood – Tap Dance
- Alpha Group, Lifestyle & Fitness in Swimwear: Miss River to River Whitney Thorpe Klinsky
Miss Illinois a special guest at Dundee Library
Dundee Township Public Library | April 13, 2010
East Dundee - Preschoolers were on the edge of their seats Tuesday morning at the Dundee Library as Miss Illinois Erin O'Connor read them A Birthday for Cow during the weekly Alphabet Soup Storytime. The library was pleased to welcome Miss O'Connor as part of their National Library Week celebration.
The Dundee Township Public Library is located at 555 Barrington Ave. (Rt. 68) in East Dundee. Contact the library at (847) 428-3661 or www.dundeelibrary.info.
Tanning Beds to Take the Heat at Thursday Hearing"
Kansas City infoZine
The self-tanner stain on the pageant sash of Erin O'Connor, Miss Illinois 2009, is a sign she doesn't use tanning beds. Her mother died from skin cancer in ... Read Article
FDA To Look At Stricter Tanning Bed Legislation
WFMY News 2
Erin O'Connor, Miss Illinois 2009, spoke emotionally of her mother's losing battle with melanoma, which is the most deadly form of skin cancer. ... Read Article
Miss Illinois learns to tango in Naperville
Dancing with Chicago Celebrities, a fundraising gala to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. Read Article
Future Miss America visits St. Francis Xavier?
By Jane Michaels | December 4, 2009
If Girl Scouts and Brownies at St. Francis Xavier School could vote for Miss America, their recent guest, Miss Illinois, would be a sure bet.
As the first- through sixth-graders finished an afterschool snack Dec. 2 and joined hands for a game, a tall, slender young woman slipped into their circle. She had long dark hair and wore a sparkling crown and glittering white sash over a gray and black outfit with black boots. Read Article
Miss Illinois: Beyond the Crown
Poise, beauty, talent, character, intelligence - all of these describe one of the most rewarding experiences in any young woman's life. These are traits that are judged to perfection in order to receive one famous title: Miss Illinois! Ever wondered what Miss Illinois is all about? Who is she, and what's her story? Ladies- want to know what it takes? Gentleman- come on, you know you're interested. I recently got a lucky chance to get the inside scoop from Miss IL 2009 herself: Ms. Erin O'Connor! - Read Article
Miss Illinois to participate in St. Cletus homecoming in La Grange ...
By Renee Tomell
Erin O'Connor, Miss Illinois 2009, will help St. Cletus School kick off its annual homecoming celebration by participating in the school's parade — and meeting local residents and signing photos beforehand — at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. ...
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Returning royalty
Macomb Daily Journal - Macomb,IL,USA
The 2009 Miss Macomb winner turned Miss Illinois came back to the city to say thanks to the volunteers of the Miss Macomb pageant and to crown a new Miss ...Read Article
Miss Illinois 2009 returns to her roots
Western Courier (subscription) - Macomb,IL,USA
The procession will also honor past Miss Macomb and Miss Illinois contestants as well as an appearance by Miss Macomb Princess 2009, Sadee Anselment. ... Read Article
Character Counts!
mywebtimes.com - Published 09.03.09
Miss Illinois 2009, Erin O'Connor, spoke to students at Ottawa Township High School on Wednesday about character education . . . Read Article
Evergreen Park woman lives real-life princess story
Southtown Star - Chicago,IL,USA
The Evergreen Park resident and graduate of Mother McAuley High School was recently crowned the 2009 Miss Illinois and will advance to the Miss America ... Read Article
Slots Still Open For A Great Charity Race.
Chicago Now - Published 07.24.09
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Miss Illinois 2008 Farewell Letter (Printed in the 2009 Program Book)
Katie Lorenz's Blog - Published 06.15.09
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New Miss Illinois to be crowned Saturday
Katie Lorenz's Blog - Published 06.15.09
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Obamas may have two pretty visitors
Las Vegas Review Journal - Published 01.21.09
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Miss Illinois Talks Cheeky
CHEEKY CHICAGO - Published 01.21.09
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Former Plymouth resident eyes Miss America title
THE JOURNAL NEWSPAPERS ONLINE - Published 01.14.09
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Miss Illinois makes character count at Jerling
ORLAND PARK PRAIRIE - Published 12.15.08
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Miss Illinois visits Crab Orchard School
MARION DAILY REPUBLICAN - Published 11.14.08
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Miss Illinois brings Character Counts talk to Phoenix Academy
HERALD & REVIEW - Published 08.23.08
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Miss Illinois to 'treat' kids in St. Charles
DAILY HERALD - Published 08.07.08
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Before the storm: Miss Illinois and Miss Illinois Outstanding Teen beautify DuPage Dragons game
TRIBLOCAL.COM - Published 08.05.08
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And Now...
ARLINGTONPARK.COM - Published 07.07.08
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Miss Illinois Held at Pheasant Run
EXAMINER PUBLICATIONS - Published 06.25.08
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Southern Charm helps capture Outstanding Teen crown
THE SOUTHERN - Published 06.22.08
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