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Local
2 months ago
1,500-pound steer is star of Sale of Champions at Illinois State Fair

Fifteen-year-old McKlay Gensini of Hennepin is the winner.

Local
2 months ago
Warren rallies Illinois Democratic troops

The US senator from Massachusetts praised Gov Pritzker as a fighter: “Go, JB!”

300 people, and their families, take part in a naturalization ceremony Wednesday, August 19, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Local
2 months ago
Naturalization ceremony again a part of Illinois State Fair

300 people representing 52 countries from Australia to Vietnam all took their oaths and completed their coursework and paperwork to become citizens legally.

Matchbox Twenty
Local
3 months ago
Matchbox Twenty mishap at Illinois State Fair

Swinging microphone stand hits a band member in the head.

Local
3 months ago
Illinois’ Number One bagger crowned at Illinois State Fair

Quad Cities teenager wins at IL State Fair, will head to nationals in Vegas.

One of the marching bands in the Illinois State Fair "Miles of Smiles" Parade Thursday, August 13.
Illinois State Fair Guide
3 months ago
Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade winners announced

Awards were handed out in a number of categories.

Local
3 months ago
Veterans have their day at the Illinois State Fair

Brig. Gen. Williams: “Military service … teaches how to work with people who may be very different from you.”

This nearly 25-foot-tall Cozy Dog has been installed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Local
3 months 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
3 months ago
Dog day at the Illinois State Fair

Comptroller Susana Mendoza continues adoption event.

Local
3 months ago
Fair’s best concessions: Golden Abe Awards are a tie

Brisket cheesesteak and Dubai strawberry cup take top honors.