Several new features are on tap at this year’s Illinois State Fair, ranging from pickleball tournaments to a Dolly Parton reading program.

Illinois State Fair visitors will see updated security measures at all Grandstand entrances this year.

Conservation World at the Illinois State Fair will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the state’s Department of Natural Resources with a variety of special displays and activities Aug. 7-17.

The theme for this year’s fair sets the tone for an unforgettable journey through all that makes the Illinois State Fair a must-see event — livestock competitions, jaw-dropping performances, thrilling carnival rides, delicious food and nonstop entertainment.

As the Indiana State Fair approaches, Jeanette Merritt is preparing for two of her favorite weeks of the year.

Indiana State Fair unveiled its 2025 Taste of the Fair lineup, featuring 40 entries ranging from sweet to savory.

Several new attractions are coming to this year’s Indiana State Fair.

Alexander Leamon, 23, of Lena, has been identified as the pilot killed in the July 22 crash near the Ogle County Airport in northern Illinois.

For nearly three decades, AgriNews and Beck’s have celebrated the dedication and achievements of an outstanding Indiana farm family, spotlighting their exceptional contributions to agriculture and their community.