Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- As a part of Ag Day at the State Capitol Tuesday, the 2026 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen, a resident of Effingham County, was honored in the Illinois House of Representatives.
Krista Phillips was chosen from 75 contestants back in January and was introduced on the House floor by State Representative Brad Halbrook of Shelbyville.
Phillips, 21, of Effingham, will graduate from the University of Illinois-Champaign in May 2026 with a bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing. She plans to return to Effingham and pursue her dream of opening a small business.
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