| Title | Event Dates | Contestant's Age
as of January 1, |
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Miss Illinois Princess
| August 31 - September 1, 2008 (Sun - Mon) | ages 4, 5 and 6 |
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Miss Illinois Junior Pre-Teen
| August 30 - August 31, 2008 (Sat - Sun) | ages 7, 8 and 9 |
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Miss Illinois Pre-Teen
| August 30 - August 31, 2008 (Sat - Sun) | ages 10, 11 and 12 |
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Miss Illinois Junior Teen
| August 31 - September 1, 2008 (Sun - Mon) | ages 13, 14 and 15 |
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Miss Illinois Teen
| August 30 - August 31, 2008 (Sat - Sun) | ages 16, 17 and 18 |