The wait is almost over: the 2022 Illinois State Fair is ready to begin. Before making plans to head to the fairgrounds, here's some key details about this year's event, from how to get in to what ...

The Illinois State Fair officially kicked off on Thursday, but fairgoers will not be able to hop on any rides just yet. According to officials, weather concerns have prevented inspectors from ...

Illinois State Fair 2023 carnival rides. Mega Pass and Jumbo Pass tickets are available for unlimited rides throughout the Illinois State Fair. While both passes are good for all 11 days, the Mega ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --Illinois state inspectors have shut down 12 carnival rides similar to the one that broke down mid-ride at the Ohio State Fair on Wednesday, sending people flying, killing one man ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Labor said it has inspected all rides at the upcoming Illinois State Fair. The news comes weeks after the tragedy at the Ohio State Fair, where a ...

Carnival rides will be $2 each at the 2022 Illinois State Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 16, to make the fair more affordable for families. "We are always looking for ways to make the fair more affordable ...

The Illinois State Fair, a Springfield summer staple, is right around the corner. While the festival may be best known for its adrenaline-inducing rides, local vendors and agricultural exhibitions, ...

After a series of amusement ride accidents across the U.S. that killed one child and injured several others, Illinois authorities say they’re emphasizing safety as the Illinois State Fair gets ...

The Illinois state fair kicks off Thursday in Springfield, featuring everything from live music, to festival rides to the famous butter cow. 800 pound butter cow.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois State Fair is just days away. The Illinois Department of Labor shared that today, and every day leading up to the fair, inspectors will be conducting ...

SPRINGFIELD - According to the Illinois Department of Labor, five inspectors have been sent to the Springfield fairgrounds to check the rides at this year's Illinois State Fair.

Don Tracy, chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, speaks during Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair, Aug. 17, 2023. Carnival rides light the sky on Governor’s Day at the Illinois State ...