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New safety, food and ticketing rules are in place for the 2025 Illinois State Fair Grandstand. Here’s what attendees need to ...
The Illinois State Fair is expanding its tram service this year, offering more stops and improved accessibility, according to ...
The trams will run continuously throughout the day. Maps showing the tram routes will be displayed on the fairgrounds.
SPRINGFIELD The most requested ride at the Illinois State Fair is returning with more stops this year. Made possible through ...
Walk-through metal detectors and bag checks will be in place at all Grandstand entrances. No bags or purses larger than 14"x8 ...
The Illinois State Fair gets underway this week, and here's a full guide for attendees at the annual spectacle.
Here are seven tips to know before you go to this year's fair. The Illinois State Fair is upping security from last year for ...
The Illinois State Fair kicks off this Thursday, Aug. 7, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds ...
Traffic patterns will be temporarily changed for the Illinois State Fair throughout the next two weeks. Find out which roads to avoid.
The 2025 Illinois State Fair is being praised for its affordability and accessibility to families across the state, but it’s ...
The Illinois State Fair is collaborating with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to offer a daily story time session. Find ...
Governor JB Pritzker and guests cut the ribbon to welcome patrons to the fair on Thursday morning. From August 7 to 17, ...