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

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 ...

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 ...

Twenty-six employers from diverse industries will be on hand to meet with job hunters Thursday, Jan. 26, at Worth Township ...

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

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 ...

Miss Morgan County 2025 Bella Evans will compete this weekend for the crown and title of Miss Illinois County Fair Queen 2026, according to Morgan County Fair pageant organizers.

“Just be yourself, there is no better version of you than what you are.” ...

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