SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Thousands of flowers are in bloom at the Illinois State Fair. It may surprise you to learn who is behind all of the beautiful landscaping: Inmates from the Illinois Department of ...

The Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair drew more than 1 million attendees this year, according to a community announcement. The Illinois State Fair in Springfield welcomed 723,079 visitors, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The sweltering summer heat did not stop Illinoisians from checking out the Illinois State Fair in August. The Illinois Department of Central Management Services said that ...

“We couldn’t think of a more powerful way to kick off our 2026 Grandstand announcements than with Lainey Wilson,” said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II. “She’s a ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- Illinois Democrats rallied on Thursday in Springfield on their day at the State Fair. They have one primary goal for next year's election and that is to take back the ...

The Illinois State Fair kicks off in Springfield on Thursday showcasing carnival rides, horse races, livestock shows, live music and a perennial favorite, the “Butter Cow.” Gov. J.B. Pritzker was on ...

Tickets for the 2026 Illinois State Fair will be digital, with fairgoers downloading their tickets before they arrive at the fairgrounds.

The Illinois State Fair is ditching paper and going all-digital for 2026 tickets, promising faster, safer entry when the gates open Aug. 13 in Springfield. Following a successful trial in 2025, the ...

For the first time in a quarter century, the top royalty at the Illinois State Fair is also a cattle show champion. “It’s great representing the agriculture and livestock industry on a higher level,” ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Do you have a top dog that you would like to show off? There will be nine All-Breed Dog Shows during October at the Expo Center at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in ...