Three regional experts considered 39 groups and ranked 20 across three divisions. These are the results.

Wheaton North, El Paso-Gridley, Noblesville and more square off at Hersey, while Clinton and Mt. Zion grace the stage at Glenwood.

Dylan Moss - Illinois Contributor This is the second edition of Homeroom’s poll rankings of Illinois for the 2026 season, covering and considering results from the week of 2/14 and earlier. Three regional experts considered 39 groups and ranked 20 across 3 divisions. Championship Mixed Wheaton North “Flight” (NC) Mt. Zion “Swingsations” (NC) El Paso-Gridley “Modulations” (NC) Mundelein “Sound” (NC) Dwight D. Eisenhower “Express” (+2) Glenwood “Titan Fever” (-1) Wheaton Warren

PHOTO: Nathan Ensley | After a seemingly generational lineup last season, Chesterton has done the unthinkable again and assembled a national lineup for the 2026 Trojan Classic. Ten mixed groups and seven womens groups will compete for five mixed finals spots and three womens finals spots.

This is the first edition of HomeRoom’s poll rankings of Illinois for the 2026 season, covering results from the week of Feb. 7 and earlier. Three regional experts considered 39 groups and ranked 20 of them across three divisions.

Illinois retains more than its fair share of national powerhouses heading into 2026 and will also see a handful of elite-caliber events within state lines.

Linn-Mar starts their competition slate off with a sweep, Urbandale shows that they haven’t missed a beat, De Pere goes back-to-back to start 2026 and ATSC shows vintage form at Millard West.

Des Moines heavyweights face off at Johnston, a Midwest mix of choirs collides at Milton, and Nebraska fields two good lineups at Gretna East and Millard West.

Another incredibly deep lineup of choirs is set to take the stage in Chicagoland this year to round out their competition seasons.

By Ethan Parker, Founder Three regional experts considered 39 show choirs from the Land of Lincoln and voted 20 into the rankings across...

Millard West, Mitchell, and Brownsburg all took key wins as their seasons wind down, while Fairfield claimed a decisive season-end triumph.

Lewis Central, Marysville, Sioux City East and Avon deliver some of the biggest battles of the weekend.

Three regional experts considered 39 show choirs and voted 20 into the rankings across three divisions. These are the results.

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

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.

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

Three of the nation’s top groups held firm atop the standings and defended their territory, while four out-of-state groups partied in Wisco.

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.

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.