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Monday, August 13, 2012  Governor Pat Quinn signed four veterans-related bills Sunday in honor of the Illinois State Fair's Veterans Day.

Monday, August 06, 2012  KHQA's Kristen Aguirre met a local man who isn't horsing around when it comes to winning at the state fair's horse show.

Friday, May 04, 2012  Some big names are coming to the Illinois State Fair this year.

Sunday, August 07, 2011  The return of the tractors puts the farm back in the Illinois State Fair.

Monday, August 23, 2010  Illinoisans braved hot and humid August weather to attend the Illinois State Fair, where attendance was an estimated 5 percent higher than last year.

Monday, August 16, 2010  Illinois Governor Pat Quinn honored the state's Gold Star families as part of Veterans Day at the Illinois State Fair.

Monday, August 16, 2010  The Illinois State Fair's Main Gate has celebrated its 100th birthday.

Friday, August 13, 2010 

Friday, August 13, 2010  Get ready for cattle, corn dogs and concerts. It's time for the Illinois State Fair.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010  Four firefighters will serve as grand marshals at the Illinois State Fair's Twilight Parade.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010  History buffs are being encouraged to look around at the century-old buildings on the Springfield fairgrounds when the Illinois State Fair opens Friday and runs through Aug. 22.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010  Politicians are gearing up for the Illinois State Fair as the fall election quickly approaches.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010  Want to bring a champion pumpkin to theIllinois State Fair?

Thursday, July 01, 2010  The Illinois State Fair is looking for volunteers to help in a number of areas throughout the ten days of this year’s fair. These areas include information booths, various buildings, the Illinois State Fair Museum and the new interactive agricultural exhibit, “Farmer’s Little Helpers.”

Thursday, July 01, 2010  The deadline for participating in the Illinois State Fair's Twilight Parade is near.