2026 butter cow: ‘Miles of Smiles’ is State Fair’s theme in celebration of Route 66
The fair will run from Aug. 13 through Aug. 23.
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Texas GOP chairman calls Illinois a winnable ‘purple state’
Illinois Republicans rallied at the State Fair Thursday.
New Republican to run for Illinois governor as election season begins
Former Illinois GOP Chair Don Tracy announced he will run for U.S. Senate as the field of Republican candidates for ...
Jeffries says working-class focus is key to Democrats retaking U.S. House
U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats should focus on the working class in their attempt to retake Congress.
Illinois Dems say state should be blueprint in national fight against Trump
Illinois Democrats said they are the best party to help the middle class during campaign rallies at the State Fair.
First look: 2025 Illinois State Fair butter cow unveiled
The Illinois State Fair gates open at 7 a.m. Thursday and it runs through Aug. 17.
Illinois Republicans see Harris’ polling surge as ‘honeymoon period’ that’s destined to end
Leaders claim their odds are ‘no different’ than before Biden dropped out
Notes & Quotes: From ‘dad jokes’ to ‘embrace the boring,’ Illinois Dems praise new national ticket
Election kicks into high gear at Illinois State Fair ahead of next week’s DNC
In largest annual Illinois rally, Democrats reflect on surge of enthusiasm with Harris atop ticket
Governor’s Day at State Fair draws party faithful from across the state
Notes & Quotes: Illinois GOP needs ‘a little mothering’ as new chair walks familiar Trump tightrope
Republicans rally at rain-soaked fairgrounds, dismiss Harris’ rise as ‘honeymoon period’
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