School is out, and the kids are home. Now's the time to find some outdoor entertainment. Luckily for Illinois residents, this summer is packed with more than 100 back-to-back county fairs, from Peoria ...

The Illinois State Fair is almost here, with festivities kicking up on August 7 and wrapping up on August 17. But there's only a couple weeks left to take advantage of the Illinois State Fair's Spring ...

Tickets are now on sale for nine big headliners set to perform at the 2025 Illinois State Fair grandstand stage. The fair, which takes place in Springfield, hosts a number of big acts from all music ...

Starting this week, crowds from around the state will flock to Springfield for the annual Illinois State Fair. After days spent sampling the fair's iconic food vendors, browsing agricultural displays ...

The Illinois State Fair is expanding its tram service this year, offering more stops and improved accessibility, according to a community announcement. Supported by the Illinois Corn Growers ...

New vendors at the Illinois State Fair include Twisted Stitch, Jimmy's Naturals, and numerous others located in the Expo Building and on Main Street. Attendees are encouraged to plan for hot weather, ...

The Illinois State Fair in Springfield welcomed 723,079 visitors, marking the second-largest turnout in its history. The Du Quoin State Fair set a new record with 282,202 attendees, surpassing the ...

(The Center Square) – The 2025 Illinois State Fair is being praised for its affordability and accessibility to families across the state, but it’s also a major public investment, with more than $140 ...

The Illinois State Fair is just two weeks away, which means it's time to start planning what to bring and what to wear. But which items are prohibited? And how large of a bag can you carry with you?