Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services’ tent at the 2024 Illinois State Fair will be bustling with activity this year as representatives from the agency will be on hand to welcome families and share information about the department’s programs and services.   Visitors to the tent, located on Central Ave., will learn […]

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Fair officials unveiled the Butter Cow today in the Dairy Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Inspired by “It’s Showtime!” the 2024 fair theme, sculptor Sarah Pratt’s creation captures the magic of the fair through the eyes of a child.  While the Butter Cow is the undisputed star

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Before you head out to enjoy the Illinois State Fair, take a moment to review some tips for the best experience.   Grandstand   If you purchased mobile tickets, be sure to download the tickets to your Ticketmaster app, prior to arriving at the Fairgrounds.  This will ensure you have a consistent and reliable wifi

SPRNGFIELD – Nine photographers ages 8 to 18 won Bright Start college savings scholarships in the Cream of the Crop Photo Contest, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. “The students showed amazing creativity and talent with these photos,” Frerichs said. “The images beautifully capture the wonderful diversity of Illinois agriculture.” The winning photographs will be

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill.—The State of Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC) announces the second stop on its series of statewide public hearings it will host to discuss reparatory actions for Black Americans in Illinois who are descendants of American Chattel Slavery. This hearing will take place at the East St. Louis Senior High School on Saturday, August

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the application period for the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program is now open. The funding cycle is the largest ever thanks to the passage of Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois and again dedicates resources to communities with the greatest needs.   “One of our most popular programs,

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Fair is excited to announce theme and discount days for 2024. County Fairs and Horse Racing Day will start it all off on Thursday, August 8 with gates opening at 7 am. This allows for a full day of horse racing, county fair celebrations, free entertainment, $3 carnival rides, all your

CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced it will begin accepting applications for the development of permanent supportive housing. Available under the state’s Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Development Program, the funding round will provide loans, forgivable loans, and grants to qualifying developers who build or preserve affordable, permanent housing paired with case management and supportive

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Interim Director James Jennings is announcing this year’s exhibit for the 2024 Illinois State Fair, which is themed “Slash Your Trash!” Located in Conservation World, the exhibit will have interactive games and educational information for young visitors. Adults will find guidance for households on recycling, composting, limiting food waste, household

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will provide a variety of public health information and services at several locations during the Illinois State Fair, August 8-18, 2024, in Springfield. “The Illinois State Fair is one of my favorite annual celebrations,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra.  “I encourage all our residents to visit Springfield, if