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Local
2 weeks ago
Illinois political candidates’ day on the farm

Pritzker: Bailey, a farmer, has done nothing for farms.

Springfield, Illinois, U.S.A. - August 7th, 2025: Opening festivities and parade at the Illinois State Fair
Local
3 weeks ago
Illinois State Fair: Making the fair affordable again

There are many free or low-cost opportunities for fun, including just the cost of admission.

The "Golden Abe" Award at the Illinois State Fair.
Local
3 weeks ago
From a Route 66 milkshake, to a jalapeno lemonade: Food, glorious food, at the Illinois State Fair

Visitors have the chance to name a “Golden Abe Award” in the People’s Choice category.

Illinois State Fair
Local
3 weeks ago
Physical and security improvements at the Illinois State Fair

Building improvements, demolitions, and security have been among the upgrades.

Springfield resident Bob Croteau, in blue, stands near Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) at a news conference at the AFL-CIO headquarters in downtown Springfield Aug. 21, 2025. Crouteau was one of a number of AFSCME union members who surrounded the Congresswoman.
Local
3 weeks ago
Budzinski hears from Illinois farmers facing tough economy

“What’s critical too is if they have a federal partner in Washington, D.C. that invests in these types of programs,” said Budzinski.

Dick Durbin at a press conference in his home's backyard in Springfield on April 24, 2025, one day after he announced he would not seek reelection.
Local
3 weeks ago
Senate committee defeats Durbin’s $200M farm bill amendment aimed at rural healthcare

The amendment would have provided rural hospitals with $8 million in federal grants. Overall, the grants would have totaled $200 million a year.

Jerry Costello, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, speaks Thursday, August 6, at the Illinois State Fair Press Preview Day.
Local
3 weeks ago
The Mother Road at this year’s Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair is August 13 through August 23.

Local
4 weeks ago
State money for those removed from SNAP

$400 payments come Saturday.

A Taco Bell fast food restaurant is shown Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Taylor, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
IL State News
1 month ago
Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak first tied to Taco Bell restaurants now includes Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.

Microscopic view of a stained slide showing red blood cells among blue-stained tissue cells.
Local
1 month ago
8 cases of cyclosporasis confirmed in Sangamon County

408 cases are reported statewide according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.