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A new foundation has been created to raise money for Illinois State Fair infrastructure. Questions have already been raised about how the private entity...
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Efforts in the Illinois Legislature to create a private foundation that would support state fairgrounds in Springfield and Du Quoin remain stalled as the…
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It's another long, hot summer for the horse racing industry in Illinois.
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Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin - each collects private donations to help run their state fairs. But despite faulty infrastructure that will cost an estimated…
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A spending plan from Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner outlines a $180 million backlog in repairs and maintenance for the state fairgrounds in Springfield and Du…
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Animal rights activists say a display at the DuQuoin State Fair showcases an aging and mistreated elephant, and they want the animal retired.People for…
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Over 1,300 athletes will compete this Labor Day, Monday September 7th, in the first DuQuoin State fair 5K to benefit Special Olympics. In this feature…
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The DuQuoin State Fair opened Friday in southern Illinois, even as state leaders are trying to explain a dramatic decrease in attendance at the State Fair…
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Should the Illinois State Fair raise more private money?
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Governor Bruce Rauner officially opened the Illinois State Fair Friday morning. But there is still no state budget in place, and Rauner refused to say how…