The 2016 Illinois State Chili Cook-Off took place on Saturday July 30th at the Beer Tent at the Christian County Fairgrounds. The winners were announced for each category, with the winner for the best salsa going to Robert Seurferer.
The winner for the best Verde Chili was Vicky Harris.
And the winner for the best Red Chili went to Mike Goodman.
Winners at the Illinois State Chili Cook-Off qualify for the world championship chili cook off held on October 21st-23rd at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada.
