The Heart of Illinois Fair, a Peoria tradition for decades, returned for its 76th year in 2025 — a far cry from its glory years.

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Fair on Wednesday announced an "Adventure Awaits" theme for this year's annual festivities and parade.

Nine headliners have been announced for the Illinois State Fair. Here's who is playing.

Nine headliners have been announced for the Illinois State Fair. Here's who is playing.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGN) — Snoop Dogg, the music icon, business mogul and friend-of-Martha, will perform at the Illinois State Fair in August, organizers announced Wednesday. Tickets for the We… ...

Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi speaks to a supporter Thursday at Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair. No Republicans have held statewide office in Illinois since Gov. JB Pritzker unseated former ...

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Republicans are gathering in Springfield Thursday for the Illinois State Fair 2024. They want to drum up excitement for the election and urge unity.

During Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair Thursday, Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi, Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, and House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, R ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cut the ribbon Thursday morning, welcoming people from across the state and country to the fairgrounds in Springfield.

Music headliners and grounds improvements will attract many to the 2024 Illinois State Fair, officials said.