The 2025 Illinois State Fair butter cow is pictured in the Dairy Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Wednesday. The ...

For one longtime employee of Jones Meat & Locker, two wins at the Illinois State Fair are his World Series. The butcher shop at 2108 E. State St. picked up the wins for best bacon and best beef jerky ...

Several Illinois republican lawmakers are calling for Illinois Governor Pritzker to 'just focus on Illinois," as he goes toe ...

Over the course of the fair, multi- breed horses will compete in the Illinois State Fair Society Horse Show. The horse show ...

Fox added rides and attractions don’t receive final approval until they’ve been seen operating. If the ride isn’t approved, ...

Last year, the Butter Cow theme was "It's Showtime!" The state fair begins on Thursday and runs for 10 days. Kids day is on Saturday and Veterans day is on Sunday. Some pretty big music headliners ...

Drawing on the State Fair's theme "Adventure Awaits," the Butter Cow is joined by an adventure seeking companion.

SPRINGFIELD – State fairgoers can get a deal on camping at any Illinois state park or historic site with a campground through ...

A local 4-H leader has been recognized as this year’s Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame recipient for Monroe County, celebrating her ...

State officials ushered in the start of the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday with the annual unveiling of the butter cow.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The 25th Illinois State Fair kicks off at the state capitol tomorrow and runs through Aug. 17.

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