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The Miss Czech-Slovak Illinois queens are crowned by UMS, for the National pageant in Wilber Nebraska

The Miss Czech-Slovak Illinois page celebrates young women who promote their Czech, Moravian and Slovak heritage. The Illinois state pageant is sponsored by our parent organization, United Moravian Societies. UMS has a long history of supporting young women to promote their culture through events and dancing in traditional costumes of their ancestors. Since the 1940s and 1950s United Moravian Societies has named a young woman to be Kralovna UMS. This page will celebrate that history and also share information related to the National Miss Czech & Slovak pageant that is held every August, in Wilber Nebraska.

10/22/2026

Official photos from our 2026-2027 Miss Czech Slovak Illinois Queen crownings, which took place at the 87th Moravian Day event, Sept 20th in Lemont IL.

Thanks to United Moravian Societies and their photographer for capturing the special moments. Photos show Klara Sebestik giving her final remarks as she ended her reign, and the new Illinois Czech Slovak Junior Queen, Hana Fitzpatrick. Also photos of the new Illinois Czech Slovak Princess, Claudia Veverka.

Stay tuned for photos of our 2026-2027 Miss Czech Slovak Illinois Queen...

10/22/2026

A wonderful legacy moment for Christiana Dropka, the Miss Czech Slovak US, 1st Runner Up in 2014-2015. Originally from Texas, we have adopter her with open arms in the Miss Czech Slovak Illinois Queen, Alumni Group. We hope to have her daughter as a future Illinois Queen too!

She shared that it was a full circle moment kind of day, recently in La Grange, TX! "We were so excited to be a part of the festivities at Heritage Fest and Muziky which was held at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center. I grew up going to numerous Czech fests around Texas- especially when I was Miss Fayette Co; Miss Czech Slovak Texas and as Miss Czech Slovak US 1st Runner Up 2014-2015"... her kids have only seen the way we celebrate our Czech heritage in Chicago. Christiana adds that, "Today, my kids were able to see a piece of their Mama’s heart that they have never seen, as well as meet so many people that have been an integral part of my life. It was very special!... A special shout out to Kathy Podsednik for offering her kroj collection for us to wear!"

10/08/2026

Our 2026-2027 Illinois Czech Slovak Jr. Queen, Hana Fitzpatrick was with Omladina for their recent performance at the inaugural Oktoberfolk Fest at Ligzda Latvian Center!

Last weekend, Omladina had the privilege of performing at the Oktoberfolk Fest at the Chicago Latvian Community Center. The festival also had representation from Latvian, Bulgarian, and Irish dance groups.

09/23/2026

Announcing the 2026-2027 Miss Czech Slovak Illinois Queen, Li'ianela Hake. She was unable to attend the 87th Moravian Day crowning event and will be crowned in December at a United Moravian Societies Mikulas event.

Li'ianela is a past United Moravian Societies dancer and recent 2026 Debutante at the UMS Česko-Slovenský Ples. Congratulations! We look forward to seeing how you celebrate and share your culture during your reign!

09/23/2026

A few moments from our 87th Moravian Day and 2026-2027 Illinois crownings.

Photos feature the new Illinois Czech Slovak Junior Queen, Hana Fitzpatrick with her friends and family.

Photos of the new Illinois Czech Slovak Princess, Claudia Veverka with friends and family.

And lastly photos of Klara Sebestik the out-going 2025-2026 Miss Czech Slovak IL Queen.

We were unable to officially crown the 2026-2027 Miss Czech Slovak Illinois Queen, as Li'ianela Hake was sadly ill and not able to attend the Moravian Day event. Instead we showcased her crown and sash, which will be presented to her in December at the UMS Mikulas event on 12/5. More info to come on that make-up crowning!

Congrats to all the young ladies selected to represent Illinois in 2026-2027. Can't wait to see you grow in the year ahead!

09/19/2026

On the eve of ending her 2025-2026 reign, we'd like to thank Klara Sebestik for the poise, passion and wonderful effort she gave to her Miss Czech Slovak Illinois Queen role.

You have been an inspiration to future Miss Czech Slovak IL Queens! ❤️👑 Thank you!

Photos from the UMS Česko-Slovenský Ples in April 2026.

09/18/2026

A couple wonderful articles featuring photos of the 2025-2026 Miss Czech Slovak Illinois Queen, Klara Sebestik.

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CSA Fraternal Life, Journal, July/August 2026

Newsletter of Friends of Bohemian National Cemetery, Heritage Happenings, Fall 2026

08/22/2026

Mark your calendars! We will be crowning the next Miss Czech Slovak Illinois Queen at the 87th Moravian Day, on Sunday Sept 20th. See flyer and details below!

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