NUMBER OF MISS USA FROM THIS STATE: 4 - Myrna Hansen, 1953; Marite Ozers, 1963; Amanda Jones, 1973 & Karen Morrison, 1974
HIGHEST PLACEMENT AT MISS USA: Winner
NUMBER OF TIMES THEY MADE THE SEMI FINALS: 24
LAST TIME THEY PLACED: 2006 - Semi Finalist
ILLINOIS
The Land of Lincoln
Illinois is one of the most successful states in the Miss USA system. They have produced 4 winners. They are also one of a handful of states to ever win a back to back title. This year, they are counting on Ashley Bradarich to take home the crown.
Ashley is 23 and grew up in Homer Glen. She attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Business Administration.
This is Ashley's second try at the state level. She won 2nd Runner Up in 2009 before winning the title in 2010.
OUR PREDICTION
Coming soon!
Photo courtesy of Miss Universe, LLLP
State statistics provided by Pageant Almanac
