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This nearly 25-foot-tall Cozy Dog has been installed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Local
1 month ago
The year of the Cozy Dog at the Illinois State Fair

“We are going to try and break the record for the most Cozy Dogs eaten simultaneously,” said Rebecca Clark, State Fair Manager.

Local
1 month ago
Fair’s best concessions: Golden Abe Awards are a tie

Brisket cheesesteak and Dubai strawberry cup take top honors.

Illinois State Fair
Local
1 month ago
Delicious dairy desserts and more at the State Fair

It’s state fair season! which means it’s time to get all your favorite fair foods and desserts!

The "Golden Abe" Award at the Illinois State Fair.
Local
1 month 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.

Local
1 month ago
Wyndham up for sale

Also: Aunt Lou’s Soul Food moves west.

Hayes Johnson sits on his mother's lap in this photo.
Local
1 month ago
Pray for Hayes live in Chatham this weekend

Pray for Hayes is a big music festival taking place in Chatham this weekend

2024 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Avenue
Illinois State Fair Guide
1 month ago
Know before you go to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

The following measures have been put in place to protect all fairgoers.

McDonald's arches
Business
1 month ago
McDonald’s posts strong second quarter profit, names new chief of US operations

The Chicago burger chain earned $2.36 billion, or $3.32 per share, for the three months ended June 30. A year earlier it earned $2.25 billion, or $3.14 per share.

Local
2 months 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
2 months 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.