JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WICS) — A local teenager is set to represent Illinois at the upcoming Miss America’s Teen pageant. Lillie Brown, a 16-year-old from Jacksonville, will travel to Orlando, Florida, on Sunday to compete in the event.
Brown is passionate about community service and is dedicated to keeping kids safe online through cyberbullying prevention and building digital confidence.
“I was actually in Tennessee just yesterday finishing up some final prep for this pageant, because I want to make sure I’m putting my best self on that Miss America’s Teen stage,” said Brown.
The competition will take place at the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and will run from August 31 to September 6.