2005 MISS ILLINOIS USA Pageant
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place-Chicago

Top 5 from L to R:
Nikki Woods, Catherine Warren, Jill gulseth, Melissa Anyetei, Gina Mason

Jill Gulseth receives the Miss Photogenic Award

Shanna Grenz is recognized by her peers by winning the Miss Amity Award

Non Finalist Interview Awards (L to R) Lauren Thorbjornsen,Monica Szaflik,
Crystal Stewart & Kafi Thompson

Non Finalist Swimsuit Awards (L to R) Julie Borneman, Audrey Hargis,
Monet Stunson, and Heidi Ekstrom

Non Finalist Evening Gown Awards (L to R) Erin Ebers, Amanda Motz,
Jacqueline Price & Emily Klaus

Top 15 Semi-Finalist in Evening Gown Competition
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Molly Graham - Miss Illinois USA 2004 - has a tearful farewell

2005 Miss Illinois Teen USA Pageant