1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1761+ words) Autumn in Illinois has a way of turning ordinary weekends into memories that stick around for years. From canyon trails glowing with color to family orchards stacked with cider donuts, this state hides plenty of budget-friendly fun. Every stop on…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (317+ words) (The Center Square) – State officials say $25 million in taxpayer funds for the sixth round of the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program will increase representation of people of color, veterans and women in the construction trades. According to an announcement from Gov....

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (317+ words) Illinois State Fair officials have announced the winners of the 2026 Miles of Smiles Parade, highlighting top entries in marching band, float and specialty unit competitions during the annual fair in Springfield. The awards were presented following the parade, according to…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (225+ words) The Illinois State Fair will again offer free tram service across the fairgrounds during its Aug. 13-23 run in Springfield. The service, made possible through support from the Illinois Corn Growers Association, will operate with two trams on a dedicated route,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (58+ words) Illinois State Fair admission tickets will cost $5 during an online flash sale running Aug. 1 through Aug. 12. Illinois State Fair to offer $5 admission tickets in flash sale Illinois residents and visitors can buy admission to the Illinois State Fair for $5 during…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1612+ words) August turns one corner of Illinois into a whirlwind of bright lights, roaring crowds, and larger-than-life traditions. For 11 straight days, the grounds pulse with carnival rides and live performances, while livestock competitions keep the event connected to its agricultural roots....

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (464+ words) URBANA, Ill. — Beginning July 27, Sarah Doherty will oversee University of Illinois Extension’s statewide business and financial operations. Her new role focuses on responsible stewardship of the resources supporting the staff and volunteer network that delivers programs to more than 831,000 participants each…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1777+ words) July can make an ordinary Illinois road feel like it belongs in a movie. Fields glow green beside the pavement, wildflowers brighten the shoulders, and sunlight flashes over rivers and wooded bluffs. I have spent countless summer weekends chasing those…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (286+ words) A Route 66-themed celebration will headline this summer’s Illinois State Fair in Springfield, with entries now open for the event’s kickoff parade. The fair’s theme, “Miles of Smiles,” marks the 100th anniversary of Route 66, according to a community announcement, highlighting Illinois…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1736+ words) Think Illinois is all skyline, pizza, and flat farmland? That idea falls apart fast once the road starts winding past bluffs, quiet river towns, and landscapes that feel wildly unexpected for the Prairie State. One moment, you are looking at…...