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A ribbon-cutting was held Saturday, August 22, for the new Cozy Dog monument that's part of the Route 66 Experience at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
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4 weeks ago
Illinois state fairs attracted over 1 million visitors for second year in a row

The fairs were among the most affordable in the Midwest this year, according to Pritzker’s office.

FILE - Springfield Mile.
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2 months ago
Springfield Mile returns to Illinois State Fairgrounds this weekend

The Springfield Mile crowns winners as part of a larger series.

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2 months ago
Dolly Parton’s central Illinois connections

From Petersburg to the Illinois State Fair to the former Assembly Hall in Champaign, “I don’t think there will ever be another Dolly Parton.”

Illinois State Fair
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2 months ago
Last day of Illinois State Fair brought families together

Whether it was the prizes, concerts or food that brought families out to the fair, many said they are taking home unforgettable memories.

A ribbon-cutting was held Saturday, August 22, for the new Cozy Dog monument that's part of the Route 66 Experience at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
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2 months ago
It’s a big one! The iconic Springfield Cozy Dog is now a permanent part of the Illinois State Fairgrounds

Visitors to Springfield will be able to see the “big dog” year-round.

The Animal Protective League in Springfield suffered extensive damage from severe weather Wednesday night.
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2 months ago
Animal Protective League continues fundraising efforts after June’s tornado damage

Back in June, an EF-1 tornado hit the APL, causing major damage to its building and forcing the organization to relocate its animals.

"Cookes and Cream" is one of the cows you can milk at the Illinois State Fair.
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2 months ago
You can milk a cow at the Illinois State Fair

It’s not hard, but milking by hand can take a while under normal circumstances.

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2 months ago
Illinois GOP chief on 2026 election: ‘It’s common sense versus communism’

Republicans hold no statewide offices and are in the superminority in both the IL House and IL Senate.

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2 months ago
Illinois Republicans fire back on their day at the Illinois State Fair

Bailey: Pritzker only agreed to one debate because he’s afraid I’ll win.

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2 months ago
Illinois Dems look to tighten their grip on government

Gov Pritzker: Illinois is not a one-party state.

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