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State Fair

Democrats rally at Illinois State Fair ahead of midterms

  • Aug 19

Butter cow unveiled ahead of 2026 Illinois State Fair

  • Aug 12
(AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

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

  • Mar 24

Republicans optimistic for 2026 elections on GOP Day at IL State Fair

  • Aug 14, 2025

Snoop Dogg to perform at IL State Fair

  • Mar 12, 2025

1 killed, another hurt in shooting at Michigan State Fair: police

  • Sep 1, 2024

Lil Wayne breaks attendance record at Illinois State Fair

  • Aug 16, 2024

Republicans gather at IL State Fair to drum up excitement for election

  • Aug 15, 2024

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GOP leaders urge supporters to mobilize ahead of November election

  • Aug 20
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Republican candidates share message of unity at Illinois State Fair

  • Aug 20
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Democrats rally at Illinois State Fair ahead of midterms

  • Aug 19
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Butter cow unveiled ahead of 2026 Illinois State Fair

  • Aug 12
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Lil Wayne breaks attendance record at Illinois State Fair

  • Aug 16, 2024
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Republicans gather at IL State Fair to drum up excitement for election

  • Aug 15, 2024
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Republicans gather at IL State Fair to drum up excitement for election

  • Aug 15, 2024
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Democrats rally at IL State Fair days ahead of DNC

  • Aug 14, 2024

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Democrats rally at Illinois State Fair days ahead of DNC in Chicago

Democrats from around the state gathering at the State Fair in Springfield Wednesday for an election season rally that takes on special meaning this year.

  • Aug 14, 2024

'Tipsy' artist Shaboozey joins Illinois State Fair 2024 lineup

Crossover country sensation Shaboozey has been added to the Illinois State Fair lineup.

  • Jul 2, 2024

Lil Wayne to perform at Illinois State Fair in August

Rapper Lil Wayne is a headliner for this year's Illinois State Fair this August in Springfield.

  • May 8, 2024
Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP

The Smashing Pumpkins will headline the Illinois State Fair

The Smashing Pumpkins will headline the 2024 Illinois State fair.

  • Apr 1, 2024
(Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Miranda Lambert to headline at Illinois State Fair Grandstand 2024

Tag who you plan on taking to watch Miranda Lambert at the Illinois State Fair!

  • Mar 19, 2024