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 ...

After a successful trial in 2025, the Illinois State Fair will transition to digital ticketing for 2026, according to a news release that says this modernization will provide guests with a more ...

A woman representing Effingham County was crowned the 2026 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen at the competition this past ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Hold your horses! Country music superstar Lainey Wilson is coming to perform at the Illinois State Fair next year. The Illinois State Fair took to Facebook to announce ...

Country music artist Ella Langley is scheduled to perform at the 2026 Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Aug. 21, 2026, according to a community announcement. Langley, recognized for her rapid rise in ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Beef Expo is back Feb. 19-22 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. With auctions ...

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 ...

Riverbend well represented as 75 compete at Miss Illinois County Fair Pageant ...

An Effingham County woman was crowned the 68th Miss Illinois County Fair Queen on Sunday. 21-year-old Krista Phillips of ...