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SPRINGFIELD — In her signature white Lane boots, Megan Moroney stepped onto the Illinois State Fair Grandstand stage and into the record book Sunday night, breaking the attendance record with 15,532 ...

The Illinois State Fair is expanding its tram service this year, offering more stops and improved accessibility, according to a community announcement. Supported by the Illinois Corn Growers ...

The Illinois State Fair, a Springfield summer staple, is right around the corner and it will bring a number of major artists to town. While the festival may be best known for its adrenaline-inducing ...

The Illinois State Fair starts soon, which means you, your friends and family can get your fill of carnival rides, funnel cakes and sunshine. From Aug. 7-17, each day of the fair has a theme, tied to ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) -- Gov. JB Pritzker announced the 2025 Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair saw a combined attendance of more than 1 million people. “Illinois state fairs are a part of ...

New vendors at the Illinois State Fair include Twisted Stitch, Jimmy's Naturals, and numerous others located in the Expo Building and on Main Street. Attendees are encouraged to plan for hot weather, ...

(The Center Square) – The 2025 Illinois State Fair is being praised for its affordability and accessibility to families across the state, but it’s also a major public investment, with more than $140 ...

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — While it may feel like 2025 Illinois’ State Fair just finished up, organizers are already looking ahead to next year. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced on ...