The Chicks to headline 2026 Illinois State Fair, Gov. Pritzker says

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinoisans are eager to welcome warmer weather and the annual Illinois State Fair.



On Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker announced the headliners for this year's event will be The Chicks.

Emily Robison, from left, Natalie Maines and Martie Maguire, of The Chicks, sing the national anthem during the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago.

(AP Photo/Erin Hooley)



The fair will run from Thursday, August 13 through Sunday, August 23.



Other artists announced include Bailey Zimmerman, Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley, Shinedown and Matchbox Twenty.

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