The FAIR Act, HB3363, passed both houses of the Illinois legislature on May 31. Once signed, the act would create provisions ...

If you plan on hitting the Illinois State Fair this summer, you'll be able to try a new beer courtesy of Reisch and ...

The Illinois State Fair, a Springfield summer staple, is right around the corner, and here's who will be headlining the Grandstand stage this year.

SPRINGFIELD — The 162nd Illinois State Fair is set to open Thursday, Aug. 8, in Springfield, and fair officials said they expect this to be one of the best iterations in years. The 366 acres the ...

Illinois Senate President Emil Jones, D-Chicago, left, and Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, right, confer during the Democrat Rally at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Wednesday, Aug 15, 2007.

SPRINGFIELD — The manager of the Illinois State Fair says she is proud of the work she did during 10 years at helm of the late summer festival. Decatur resident Amy Bliefnick, 57, learned ...

“Adventure Awaits” at the 2025 Illinois State Fair. The theme for this year’s fair sets the tone for an unforgettable journey through all that makes the Illinois State Fair a must-see event ...

The drink for sure will be sold at the Illinois State Fair from Springfield Beer Co. from Aug. 7 to 17. The drink will also be on tap at the Springfield Beer Co., 3788 Wabash Ave., and can be ...

The Illinois State Fair is accepting parade entries through July 8. For more information visit statefair.illinois.gov or call the Special Events office at 217.782.0777.

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is conducting an investigation. SPRINGFIELD -- A fire on June 15 fully engulfed an historic horse barn on the grounds of the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

Update: 1 p.m. 6/16/25 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield Fire Department has shared more information about a fire that broke out at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Sunday evening. Fire ...

Du Quoin State Fairgrounds and Illinois Department of Natural Resources offer a free children's fishing event on July 8.