The Illinois State Fair returns with an "Adventure Awaits" theme for 2025, featuring the Twilight Parade, rides, and various activities.

Illinois implemented legal sports wagering at a flat 15% operators’ tax rate. Last summer, it boosted that to 20%, with ...

Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 17 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster. “August 8 is Agriculture Day at the Illinois State Fair, and this is the perfect way to celebrate,” stated Jerry Costello II ...

The Illinois State Fair has announced its final grandstand headliner for the popular summer event. Country star Jake Owen was officially added to the lineup, with his performance slated to take ...

The Illinois State Fair will return to Springfield this summer, and several major musical acts will be taking to the Grandstand stage. The fair gets underway on Aug. 7 in the state capital ...

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 ...

A University of Illinois ... state law’s rules for NIL are straightforward: Athletes can’t take money from the gambling, tobacco or alcohol industries. They can’t use a university logo ...

Reflecting the Illinois State Fair's theme of "It's Showtime!" the Butter Cow got an unveiling in the Dairy Building on Wednesday with a special guest: a little girl pulling a seven-scoop ice ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WREX) – The Illinois State Fair is set to return Thursday, August 8 and will run until August 18. The Illinois State Fair will have daily themes and discount days for 2024.

Even though the Illinois State Fair is still months away, a one-day event will stave off fair-confection hunger until August. You can skip the lines in late summer heat and grab a bite of some of ...