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

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

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.

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For most parents, the biggest issue is safety. That’s because there's an elementary school less than half a mile away from the fairgrounds, Ridgely Elementary. This year, the state fair starts Aug. 13 ...

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

Country music artist Ella Langley is scheduled to perform at the 2026 Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Aug. 21, 2026, according to a community announcement. Langley, recognized for her rapid rise in ...