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WASHINGTON - January 14 2025: Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) speaks during Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee
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3 months ago
Sen. Elizabeth Warren to keynote Governor’s Day brunch

IL Democratic County Charis’ Association attracts yet another big-name speaker.

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

The Illinois State Fair is August 13 through August 23.

2024 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Avenue
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3 months ago
Know before you go to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

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

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3 months ago
IL Treasurer Frerichs is prepared for State Fair auction

It’s a tribute to the late Judy Baar Topinka.

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4 months ago
Vote for the Illinois State Fair

Help make the fair tops in the nation!

Route 66 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds
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4 months ago
‘Miles of Smiles’ this year’s Illinois State Fair theme

“Miles of Smiles” celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

Fencing surrounds what's left of Illinois State Fairgrounds Building 29, which is in the process of being demolished.
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5 months ago
Building on Illinois State Fairgrounds is being demolished

“Building 29 started as a dormitory and ended as a document storage facility.”

Ziggy Marley will perform at the Illinois State Fair.
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6 months ago
Ziggy Marley to headline Illinois State Fair Grandstand August 18

Grammy-winning reggae artist brings decades of music, positivity, and humanitarian work to Springfield.

Winners of the 2026 Illinois State Fair postcard contest.
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6 months ago
Ridgely Elementary students honored in Illinois State Fair postcard contest

Students at Ridgely Elementary School were recognized during a special assembly celebrating young artists selected in the annual Illinois State Fair Postcard Contest.

(File) 38 Special will perform this year at the Illinois State Fair.
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6 months ago
38 Special to perform free concert at Illinois State Fair Grandstand

38 Special has brought their signature blast of guitar-driven southern rock to audiences around the world for over five decades.