(KFVS) - The Illinois State Museum Foundation is looking for 10 people to spotlight as Illinoisans of the Day at this year’s State Fair in August.

The Illinoisan of the Day program recognizes citizens who make a difference in their communities while showing Illinois spirit through hard work and a dedication to helping others.

“Nominating an individual is as simple as the click of the mouse or picking up the phone,” said Pam Gray, the foundation’s board chair. “By sending in nominations, you can help give these special people in your community the thanks and appreciation they truly deserve.”

Illinoisan of the Day winners will be invited to receive gifts and honors on stage during their special day at this year’s Illinois State Fair, which takes place August 9-19.

CALLOWAY COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - The Froggyland Bass Fishing Classic for high school teams was held on Kentucky Lake on Saturday, May 12.

Sixteen boats from eight schools in Illinois, Tennessee and Kentucky battled cool and windy conditions to hook the big ones. 

Sponsored by the Calloway County High School Bass Fishing Club and radio station Froggy 103.7, the first place trophy, as well as the traveling team trophy, went to the host school’s Bracken Robertson (left in photo) and Dillon Starks with a total weight of 15 lbs. 5 oz.

The split school team of Holhauser from Anna-Jonesboro, Ill. and Strack from Lyon County, Ky. came in a close second and the team of Cooksey and Finley also from Calloway County HS followed in third place.
Robertson also netted the Big Bass award with a 5 lb., 2 oz. beauty.

A team from  Marshall County HS came in fourth and a Reidland HS boat finished out the top five for the day.