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The first Illinois State Fair was celebrated in 1853 in Springfield. In that first year, the admission fee was 25 cents. The fair moved to Chicago in 1855. [2] The 1850s were a golden age of agricultural journalism, with a wide variety of editors offering many suggestions, well-founded or not, to increase farm productivity.
The moon rises over the Grandstand as Kane Brown performs on the Grandstand Stage during the Illinois State Fair at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill., Friday, August 13, 2021.
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 ...
The Illinois State Fair kicks off in Springfield on Thursday showcasing carnival rides, horse races, livestock shows, live music and a perennial favorite, the “Butter Cow.” Gov. J.B. Pritzker ...
Crossover artist Sh ab oozey, who was featured on Beyoncé’s "Cowboy Carter," will fill out the final Illinois State Fair Grandstand slot on Aug. 18.. Tickets are $20-$30 and go on sale through ...
[4] [5] Additional grounds remain owned by the state, as the Pullman State Historic Site. [6] The Pullman District, including the national historical park , state historic site, and private homes is east of Cottage Grove Avenue, from East 103rd St. to East 115th St. [ 7 ] It was named a Chicago Landmark district on October 16, 1972. [ 1 ]
In 1970 it was designated as a State landmark by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency; and in 1972, South Pullman was declared a City of Chicago Landmark). [7] To protect the character of the historic districts, the city has established guidelines for new building and renovation, administered by the City of Chicago .
The theme for the 2024 Illinois State Fair will be permeating the fair's Grandstand performances, livestock shows, circuses, rodeos and more.