2026 Illinois State Fair scheduled to open in Springfield on Aug. 13
The 2026 Illinois State Fair is scheduled for Aug. 13-23 in Springfield, with Bailey Zimmerman and Shinedown among the announced Illinois Lottery Grandstand performers.
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Springfield City Council weighs final step in state takeover of Y Block site
A proposed transfer of Springfield’s downtown Y Block to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources reached first reading July 7, 2026, with a final City Council vote expected July 21.