The Brown County Fair kicked off on Friday, July 12, with a Horse Show that took place at Harmony Horseman’s Riding Center’s ...

Have you seen Next Level Professional Bull Riding? Officials say you better get your tickets now for the event that’s coming up at this year’s Boone County Fair in Belvidere.

We can choose to be embarrassed and try to hide or downplay news about trainers getting caught doing this or that. Or we can ...

The Rock Island County Fair begins Tuesday, July 15. Events include demolition derby, micro wrestling, carnival games and more.

CHARLESTON — Bystanders came together to rescue some 40 horses from a burning barn Friday night at the Coles County ...

Wednesday, July 16, highlights include a flag raising by the American Legion, sheep show, dairy show, goat show, beef fitting and grooming, dog show and more shows throughout the morning and afternoon ...

This is part of a 12-story road-trip series looking at the people and places along Illinois 1, including Watseka and Milford ...

While Champaign-Urbana actually saw a quite long spring for once, we are officially in the sweating-your-butt-off part of the year. While the heat may be uncomfortable and people like me have to ...

Michigan, Oregon and Penn State are, undoubtedly, the biggest challengers to Ohio State this season in the Big Ten. But is ...

EMINGTON, Ill. — Lena Olson’s love for animals is in her DNA. Olson, who operates Oly Farms with her husband, Kris, fondly ...

Springfield Fire crews fight a blaze at Horse Barn 39 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on June 15, 2025. All 14 of the horses, used in harness racing, were taken from the barn unscathed. The ...

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.