SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield School District approved on Monday a calendar for the upcoming school year that maintains a longstanding tradition: starting school after the Illinois State ...

If you need weekend plans, we have you covered. From wine tasting, closing sales, live music and of course, the Illinois Product Expo.

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One board member decried the lack of a safety and transportation plan for north end schools navigating the state fair.

The 2025 Illinois State Fair runs Aug. 7 through Aug. 17 in Springfield.

The Illinois State Fair kicks off in Springfield on Thursday showcasing carnival rides, horse races, livestock shows, live music and a perennial favorite, the “Butter Cow.” Gov. J.B. Pritzker was on ...

Officials with Springfield School District 186 have voted to start the school year after the Illinois State Fair ends next fall. School will begin on Aug.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A multi-platinum country star is slated to play at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield later this year, in his home state. On Tuesday, it was announced that Bailey ...

This year’s Illinois Beef Expo at the Illinois State Fairgrounds had a new event — a fitting competition featuring seven teams of four people each.