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

The fair's concert was opened by two bands hailing from west-central Illinois — Cash Goetten and the RoeDean Revelers and James Tyler & The Usual Crowd. The Revelers are from Jersey County ...

The 1876 Centennial Exhibition — the first world’s fair that Philadelphia hosted — was lauded at the time as the single greatest international exposition ever assembled. In 1876, nearly 10 million ...

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO) — Those looking for a temporary job or some extra money this summer may be in luck. The Indiana State Fair is hosting its 17th annual job fair this Wednesday June 4 from 4-6 ...

The Iowa State Fair is known for unique fried foods and its biggest livestock competitions, but, there are a number of ways to win a famous blue ribbon. The Iowa State Fair kicks off Aug. 7 and ...

In-person ticket purchases for the Illinois State Fair will open next week. The fairgrounds box office will open at 8 a.m. Monday. Regular hours will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Those who arrive on ...

Fans of the fair and its food gathered at the state fairgrounds in April to celebrate the countdown of 100 days until the Illinois State Fair begins Aug. 7. Thousands of people traveled to Springfield ...

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) - Last week, girls from across central Illinois took home hardware representing their schools and communities in the IHSA track & field state finals. This week, the boys ...

The 2025 Kickoff to Summer at the Fair, a preview of the Minnesota State Fair, took place May 22-25. The Minnesota State Fair, a beloved tradition for many, is scheduled for Aug. 21 to Sept.