Iowa and Nebraska concentrate their heavy hitters in one place, while choirs around the country flock to Illinois and Minnesota.

Three regional experts considered 39 show choirs from the Land of Lincoln and voted 20 into the rankings across three divisions.

Contenders from Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Alabama, and Mississippi will challenge for spots in two different finals rounds.

Three regional experts considered 39 show choirs from the Land of Lincoln. These are the results.

Three regional experts considered 39 show choirs from the Land of Lincoln and voted 20 in across three divisions. These are the results.

This weekend will begin what may considered a 'sprint' season for Illinois show choir in 2025.

Three Illinois experts rank 20 of the state's best show choirs. These are the results.

Once Marion won at Bishop Luers in 1976, the chase has been on to topple the group that beat the previous top dog. This is that history.

Photo: Nathan Ensley | Illinois show choir faces an identity crisis heading into the 2025 beyond.

33 groups are ranked: all of the state's varsity mixed groups, all of the state's single-gender groups, and 10 of the state's small groups.

Eighteen high school groups will lay it all on the line at Show Choir Nationals this upcoming weekend.

So the Choral Classic and Showcase of Excellence are over. That's great. But where does everybody shake out after the dust settles?

Three Illinois experts rank 23 of the state's best choirs across three divisions. These are the results.

Brownsburg, John Burroughs, Gretna, Lincoln East and Mt. Zion all take big wins to kick off the month of March!

Three Illinois experts rank 23 of the state's best choirs across three divisions. These are the results.

The calendar has flipped to March, which means that most shows are now in prime shape! Tough matchups will be had all across the country...

Three Illinois experts rank 23 of the state's best choirs across three divisions. These are the results.

Week 2 of our Poll Rankings, saw a major shift in the power dynamic in Illinois. With a wild weekend ahead, can we expect more major...

With majority of Illinois' show choir getting their feet wet it’s time for our Illinois poll rankings!

The first weekend of February is known to be busy and crazy in the show choir world... it lived up to expectations on both counts this year!