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Ahead of the start of the Illinois State Fair next week, organizers say they’re optimistic about attendance and attractions. But the fair’s success is...
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Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker insists cancelling the performance by Confederate Railroad at the DuQuoin State Fair was the right thing to do.The band was…
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The band Confederate Railroad is coming to southern Illinois after all.After the State of Illinois cancelled its performance at the Du Quoin State Fair…
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U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will be the keynote speaker at the annual Illinois Democratic County Chairs' Association brunch August 14th.The…
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The 2019 Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand lineup has been announced.This year's lineup features several country artists. Classic country artist Wynonna Judd…
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The Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture had some good news for State Fair Goers on Wednesday, June 12th, 2019. Standing in front of the…
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The new manager of the Du Quoin State Fair comes from Perry County government.Josh Gross has been tapped to lead the annual, late summer event.He…
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The Illinois Constitution was first signed 200 years ago this Sunday, August 26th.Stuart Lane, executive director of the governor's office of the Illinois…
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WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Jak Tichenor about "DuQuoin State Fair Memories," an event on August 26 that will highlight Illinois' Bicentennial as…
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This year, the Illinois state fair has everything from fried food to overdose training. Health Department officials set up at the fair to teach people…