Illinois State Fair

Toby Keith and Chris Young are on a full slate of Illinois State Fair grandstand headliners announced Friday for the 2021 event. “This is the first time the Illinois State Fair has announced and gone on-sale with grandstand acts prior to the new year,” a state spokeswoman said in a statement, noting those who purchase tickets will get a full…

With the state of Illinois prohibiting large-scale gatherings until more effective treatments for coronavirus or a vaccine are widely available, the annual state fairs in Springfield and Du Quoin have been canceled this summer.

The state of Illinois reported more than 650 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, the lowest single-day increase in cases since the end of March. Still Gov. J.B. Pritzker remains cautious about loosening some restrictions. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

With the state of Illinois prohibiting large-scale gatherings until more effective treatments for coronavirus are widely available, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says it is “highly unlikely” that the annual state fairs in Springfield and DuQuoin will be held this summer.  The annual state fairs have not officially been canceled yet, but the governor sounded a pessimistic note when asked about...

May 6 briefing: The Latinx community in Illinois is testing positive for coronavirus at a higher rate than any other demographic group in Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.

What do country music star Toby Keith and rap legend LL Cool J have in common? They’ll both be performing at the Illinois State Fair this year, organizers said Friday, announcing part of the entertainment lineup slated for the grandstand.

The continuing budget stalemate means vendors at this year’s Illinois State Fair have not been paid for their services.

Opponents of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed state budget cuts rallied outside of the Illinois State Fair Wednesday during the fair’s annual “Governor’s Day.”

Wednesday was a big day for the GOP at the Illinois State Fair as it marked the first “Governor’s Day” with a Republican governor in 12 years, but one notable member of the party was missing during the festivities.

Fair officials say Meat Loaf will appear with Styx and Tesla on Aug. 19, followed by The Fray with Andy Grammer on the 20th.

Questions regarding refund policies should be directed to the Illinois State Fair office at 217-782-6661.