The 2025 Illinois State Fair runs from August 7th through August 17th at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Special event days include; Governor’s Day, Republican Day, First Responders and ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Thousands of flowers are in bloom at the Illinois State Fair. It may surprise you to learn who is behind all of the beautiful landscaping: Inmates from the Illinois Department of ...

The Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair drew more than 1 million attendees this year, according to a community announcement. The Illinois State Fair in Springfield welcomed 723,079 visitors, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - If you are heading to the Illinois State Fair here are a few important reminders before you go. This year there are updated safety protocols at the Grandstand. Walk-through ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — This year’s Butter Cow sculpture was unveiled on Wednesday. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said this is the state fair’s 104th butter cow. This year’s state fair’s theme is ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Champaign County high schooler just took home of the biggest awards at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Hunter Shike is a senior at Tolono Unity. He showed a pig, ...

(The Center Square) – The Du Quoin State Fairgrounds have received over $50 million in upgrades, part of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s efforts to modernize the venue while supporters highlight the ongoing ...

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