Who will get the crown? Pageants are returning to the Heart of Illinois Fair this June Nick Vlahos, Journal Star © J. CRUSEN PHOTOGRAPHY 2019 Illinois County Fair Queen Alexi Bledel crowns the first winner of the Heart of Illinois Fair Queen pageant, Sydney Hannam of Canton. PEORIA — Sydney Hannam is the longest-reigning queen in Heart of Illinois Fair history. According to records, the Canton woman also is the only queen in Heart of Illinois Fair history. Both situations are expected to change next month. One year late, the second HOI Fair Queen pageant is to be held. Th...