Farm
3 days ago
You can milk a cow at the Illinois State Fair
It's not hard, but milking by hand can take a while under normal circumstances.
4 days ago
1,500-pound steer is star of Sale of Champions at Illinois State Fair
Fifteen-year-old McKlay Gensini of Hennepin is the winner.
7 days ago
The year of the Cozy Dog at the Illinois State Fair
"We are going to try and break the record for the most Cozy Dogs eaten simultaneously," said Rebecca Clark, State Fair Manager.
1 week ago
Special Olympians get some of the Illinois State Fair spotlight with new competition
The first-time event in question will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the Coliseum, and it's called the "Sunflower Showmanship Competition."
1 week ago
It’s all about ag at the Illinois State Fair
Farmers' costs rise. The prices they charge do not.
2 weeks ago
VIDEO: Watch a preview of the Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair runs from August 13-23.
2 weeks ago
Illinois political candidates’ day on the farm
Pritzker: Bailey, a farmer, has done nothing for farms.
2 weeks ago
From a Route 66 milkshake, to a jalapeno lemonade: Food, glorious food, at the Illinois State Fair
Visitors have the chance to name a "Golden Abe Award" in the People's Choice category.
2 weeks ago
Physical and security improvements at the Illinois State Fair
Building improvements, demolitions, and security have been among the upgrades.
2 weeks ago
Budzinski hears from Illinois farmers facing tough economy
“What’s critical too is if they have a federal partner in Washington, D.C. that invests in these types of programs,” said Budzinski.
2 weeks ago
Senate committee defeats Durbin’s $200M farm bill amendment aimed at rural healthcare
The amendment would have provided rural hospitals with $8 million in federal grants. Overall, the grants would have totaled $200 million a year.
2 weeks ago
The Mother Road at this year’s Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair is August 13 through August 23.
