SHREVEPORT, La. - The National Sweetheart Competition is an annual scholarship program hosted in Hoopeston, Ill. Its purpose is to give young women training and life experience on a national stage.

HOT SPRINGS – A funny thing happened to Autumn Simunek as she planned to return to the University of South Dakota for her sophomore year. She headed to Illinois instead. The 19-year-old Hot Springs ...

Chairwoman Kayla Goble is shown wearing her National Sweetcorn Festival T-shirt. 2024 Miss National Sweetheart Kaitlyn Funk of Alabama. A car travels along Illinois Route 1 in Hoopeston. Signage in ...

Over 100 juniors and seniors experienced the inner workings of local businesses and organizations such as Southeast Health Medical Center and Eye Center South.