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State Fair

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

Democrats rally at IL State Fair days ahead of DNC

  • Aug 14, 2024

'Tipsy' artist Shaboozey joins Illinois State Fair 2024 lineup

  • Jul 2, 2024

Lil Wayne to perform at Illinois State Fair

  • May 8, 2024

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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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'Butter Cow' sculpture unveiled ahead of Illinois State Fair

  • Aug 7, 2024
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Lil Wayne to perform at Illinois State Fair

  • May 8, 2024
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Republican leaders talk early voting, suburban support at State Fair

  • Aug 17, 2023
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Democratic leaders talk abortion, Trump indictment at State Fair

  • Aug 16, 2023

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The Smashing Pumpkins will headline the Illinois State Fair

The Smashing Pumpkins will headline the 2024 Illinois State fair.

  • Apr 1, 2024
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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

Jonas Brothers to headline at Illinois State Fair Grandstand 2024

Fans are "speechless, over the edge... just breathless" for this year's Grandstand lineup.

  • Mar 12, 2024

Republican leaders talk mail-in voting push, gaining suburban votes at Illinois State Fair

Republicans put a focus on issues such as the economy and crime, as well as recruiting people to run for office. They also called for a new mindset to embrace early voting.

  • Aug 17, 2023

Democratic leaders talk reproductive rights, Donald Trump indictment at Illinois State Fair

Gov. JB Pritzker, looking ahead, said Chicago was chosen to host next year's Democratic National Convention because Illinois is a bright light of freedom in the center of the country.

  • Aug 16, 2023