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Illinois State Fair: Affordable fun backed by $140M in taxpayer funding
The 2025 Illinois State Fair is being praised for its affordability and accessibility to families across the state, but it’s ...
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Adventure awaits at the 2025 Illinois State Fair
Governor JB Pritzker and guests cut the ribbon to welcome patrons to the fair on Thursday morning. From August 7 to 17, ...
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Illinois State Fair to offer daily story time sessions for families. Here's when, where
The Illinois State Fair is collaborating with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to offer a daily story time session. Find out how to attend.
The Illinois State Fair kicks off this week. Here's what to know before you go
The Illinois State Fair gets underway this week, and here's a full guide for attendees at the annual spectacle.
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What's new at the 2025 Illinois State Fair? We have you covered
New vendors at the Illinois State Fair include Twisted Stitch, Jimmy's Naturals, and numerous others located in the Expo ...
Illinois quick hits: Cook County declares flood disaster; opt-out forms promoted; State Fair begins
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle have issued respective disaster proclamations ...
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Illinois State Fair prepares to welcome hundreds of annual horse show competitors
Over the course of the fair, multi- breed horses will compete in the Illinois State Fair Society Horse Show. The horse show ...
Illinois Treasurer to host unclaimed property auction at state fair
Baseball cards featuring Hall of Famers Ryne Sandberg, Ken Griffey Jr., and Mickey Mantle are among the hot ticket ...