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.

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 ...

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

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

Mule and draft horse aficionados have converged in Deer Lodge for the 30th Big Sky Draft Horse Expo this weekend.

The 50th Annual Syracuse International Horse Show is currently underway at the New York State Fairgrounds, drawing participants and spectators from across the country to Central New York.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Churchill Downs Inc. will continue racing at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans after reaching an agreement with Louisiana horsemen.

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

Mule and draft horse aficionados have converged in Deer Lodge for the 30th Big Sky Draft Horse Expo this weekend.