If you plan on hitting the Illinois State Fair this summer, you'll be able to try a new beer courtesy of Reisch and Springfield Beer Company.

The iconic Iowa State Fair butter cow will share its cooler with some beloved animated characters celebrating their 30th anniversary.

The State Fire Marshall is investigating a barn fire on state fairgrounds. Around 6pm yesterday the Springfield Fire Department responded to an ...

Adventure Awaits at the 2025 Illinois State Fair! The theme for this year’s fair sets the tone for an unforgettable journey through all that makes the Illinois ...

"The Illinois State Fair has a long tradition of showcasing artists early in their careers," Costello II stated. "She has a bright future in Country music." Moroney will perform on Sunday, Aug. 10.

The Illinois State Fair brings excitement each August with rides, livestock shows, and famous grandstand acts. History buffs and casual visitors alike find Springfield’s attractions engaging and ...

Ladies and gentlemen, history buffs and casual explorers alike allow me to introduce you to one of Illinois’ best-kept secrets: Fort de Chartres State Historic Site. Tucked away in the quaint village ...

Your 2024 Illinois State Fair questions answered Advertisement It could be a tall order to top last year's record-breaking attendance numbers, surpassing 700,000 over the course of the 2023 fair.

It's finally here. Gov. JB Pritzker cut the ribbon Thursday morning officially kicking off the 2024 Illinois State Fair. The governor, alongside Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Illinois Department of ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The ribbon is cut and the 171st Illinois State Fair is officially underway. From the Jonas Brothers to Lil Wayne at the Grandstand to the Village of Cultures and rides ...

The 2024 Illinois State Fair will feature a "Lights, Camera, ... These events, according to Gupta, are set against a backdrop of the state fair's enduring charm and ubiquitous familial appeal.

It's nearly time to clear your bellies for the food lineup at this year's fair, taking place Aug. 8 through 18 at the State Fairgrounds in Springfield.