If you've ever wanted to try out for 'American Idol,' this might be the opportunity for you. The hit Fox television series will hold auditions at this year's Illinois State Fair.
Summertime is the perfect time to get out and see a concert. In August, several huge acts will be appearing in our region. From St. Louis and Springfield, to Des Moines and Sedalia during the state fairs, here are some top concerts scheduled for August.
Around this time last year, everyone was talking about Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus and an infamous foam finger. This summer, Thicke is promoting a new album, and will perform in Springfield with Magic!, the group behind the hit song 'Rude.' Robin Thicke and Magic! will be at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday, August 17.
The lineup for this year's Illinois State Fair in Springfield has expanded with word that Pitbull has been added for August 9. Pitbull will join the likes of Florida Georgia Line, Boston, Steely Dan, Jake Owen and the finalists from American Idol.
Prepare yourself for perhaps the worst pun ever published. Are you ready? Are you absolutely sure? It's pretty bad.
OK, here we go: We have "more than a feeling" that this year's Illinois State Fair is gonna rock!
The Illinois State Fair reported its highest attendance in more than ten years. A total of 961,142 fairgoers passed through the gates this year, an increase of five percent or 42,707 visitors.
That compares to a year ago, when attendance was 918,435...
The State Fairs of Illinois, Iowa and Missouri are set with some great entertainment lined up with Toby Keith and Gary Allen fans getting three chances to them in concert at all three Fairs.
Learning how to fish is fun, easy and free for youngsters and families throughout Illinois this summer thanks to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Urban Fishing Program. Free fishing clinics are planned at this year’s Illinois State Fair’s “Conservation World” with 5 clinics being held daily from August 13th through the 22nd in Springfield where sun fish will be available for ca