SPRINGFIELD -- A two-year-old harness racing filly died in what its owner called "a one in a billion freak accident" at the ...

New safety, food and ticketing rules are in place for the 2025 Illinois State Fair Grandstand. Here’s what attendees need to ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A horse is dead after a racing accident at the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday. WAND reached out ...

The Illinois State Fair is almost here. Find out details about the themed days and when you can get into the fair for free.

A tragic incident unfolded at the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday when a horse participating in harness racing broke free ...

A harness racing horse died during an accident at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Wednesday. A spokesperson for the ...

The trams will run continuously throughout the day. Maps showing the tram routes will be displayed on the fairgrounds.

Governor JB Pritzker and guests cut the ribbon to welcome patrons to the fair on Thursday morning. From August 7 to 17, ...

The pinnacle of Springfield summer fun is just around the corner. All the rides, music performances, monster truck shows and of course classic fair foods will be back at the Illinois State Fair, ...

Illinois State Fair organizers prepare for heat with cooling centers, fans, free water stations, and medical aid for visitor ...

Riders race in the fourth of 18 harness races of the day on the one-mile racetrack at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 14, 2024. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune) ...

Sunday marks the final day of the Illinois State Fair, but officials are warning fairgoers to take extra precautions as ...