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

Heart of Illinois Fair returns to Peoria on Tuesday ...

The traffic pattern on the roads surrounding the Illinois State Fairgrounds will change soon in order to help with traffic flow during the fair's 11-day run.. Here's what you need to know.

One year late, the second HOI Fair Queen Pageant is to be held. The competition is scheduled for June 26 at the home of the fair, Exposition Gardens in Peoria. That's about two weeks before the ...

A number of big names will take the stage at this summer’s Illinois State Fair, from country music legends to one of the most ...

As we get ready to celebrate Independence Day in central Illinois, it's also time to enjoy local festivals, check out a variety of concerts, enjoy the HOI Fair and more. Here are 15 things to do ...

May is full of activities. Here are five events you might want to check out in the Peoria area this weekend. Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair. Come to the Heights on Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 ...

With new initiatives like 'Sunflower Hours' and tried and true staples like the Butter Cow, the Illinois State Fair returns August 10-20. News Sports Entertainment Lifestyle Opinion Advertise ...

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Fair has announced its theme and discount days for this summer, with a few changes in store from years past. The fair will run Aug. 10-20 in Springfield. County ...

The traffic pattern on the roads surrounding the Illinois State Fairgrounds will change soon in order to help with traffic flow during the fair's 11-day run. Here's what you need to know. What ...