And every first place winner gets a unique trophy and prize money. If you love a good chili, you need to visit the SC State Chili Cook-off Championship, held in beautiful downtown Belton ...

Chili Cook-off on the opening night, Oct. 11. Joshua Carter Belleville News-Democrat For the second year in a row, Truman’s Best won the coveted People’s Choice Award for the chili it served ...

Jennifer Billock is a journalist and author who has competed in the Medinah, Illinois, Shriners’ annual chili cook-off. “My team won three years in a row, including a People’s Choice award ...