The chili cookoffs at the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce saw competition for several different categories including Red, Verde, Homestyle, and People's Choice.  Wes Carlson won in the Red category with Julie Netser finishing in second. 

Under Homestyle, Ken Blaida won 1st place, Mike Thompson won 2nd, and Mike Mayenschein won 3rd.

Chrissy Atwood won 1st place in Verde with Lloyd Weir finishing in 2nd.  Mike Mayenschein secured 3rd place in the Verde category as well. 

Mike Mayenschein won People's Choice Award with a gift card compliments of the Illinois Beef Association.