Illinois State Fair

Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Last week at the Illinois State Fair, a storm came in fast leaving 2 people trapped on the skylift in the middle of the deluge.

Ever what happens to the massive butter cow when the Illinois State Fair wraps up?

When you think of a state fair coming to town, what are you most excited to blow your money on? Sure, there are carnival rides and games, but that's not the best part of attending the fair.

You won't see bird shows in person at the Illinois State Fair because of the huge numbers of avian flu reports in poultry.

The Illinois State Fair has announced another grandstand headliner, this time it is a current TV star who is known for his stand-up comedy, here are the details you need to know.

We all know why we go to the state fair. It's not for the musical guests, the rides, or the games. Nope, we go for the food and it will not disappoint at this year's Illinois State Fair.

With seemingly everything getting the plug pulled on it last year, it's nice to see that the Illinois State Fair is back for 2021, although there will be some changes to the routine fair experience.

The annual state fairs in Springfield and DuQuoin haven't officially been cancelled yet, but it sure seems as though Governor Pritzker is leaning that way.

The state says the 2019 Illinois State Fair had record estimated revenue of more than $6.5 million.

No, it's not the kind you smoke. This is newly-legalized industrial hemp, the plant that for years was used for cloth, rope, and many other applications.