The Illinois State Fair has announced the winners of the 2025 Twilight Parade. The parade took place on the evening of Aug. 7, and featured a variety of participants, including marching bands, ...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and guests cut the ribbon to welcome patrons to the fair on Thursday morning. From August 7 to 17, fair-goers can look forward to a week filled with events, concerts, ...

Tickets are now on sale for nine big headliners set to perform at the 2025 Illinois State Fair grandstand stage. The fair, which takes place in Springfield, hosts a number of big acts from all music ...

Every year, our family kicks off the holiday season with one of our favorite adventures, a road trip to Chicago for the Chicago Toy & Game Fair! What started as a fun little outing when my oldest was ...

The Illinois State Fair, a Springfield summer staple, is right around the corner and it will bring a number of major artists to town. While the festival may be best known for its adrenaline-inducing ...

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The Illinois State Fair is expanding its tram service this year, offering more stops and improved accessibility, according to a community announcement. Supported by the Illinois Corn Growers ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- Illinois Democrats rallied on Thursday in Springfield on their day at the State Fair. They have one primary goal for next year's election and that is to take back the ...

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Fair is quickly approaching, and organizers have announced extra security measures for this year. The fair kicks off Aug. 7 and runs through Aug. 17. Here's a look at ...