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DINO-MITE!

Illinois State Fair 2022

Aug 11, 2022

New attractions join old favorites at the Illinois State Fair this year, kicking off Aug. 11 and running through Aug. 21. Life-size animatronic dinosaurs in Happy Hollow and the Route 66 Experience near Gate 2 are just a couple of the additions to this year’s fair...

DINO-MITE!

News & Opinion

  • Pritzker attacks Bailey over abortion, social media posts

    By Rich Miller

    Aug 12, 2022
    Pritzker attacks Bailey over abortion, social media posts
  • Court fight continues over unfit inmates

    Judge says state should meet prisoners' mental health needs

    By Dean Olsen

    Aug 11, 2022
    Court fight continues over unfit inmates
  • "A very difficult case for all involved"

    Man sentenced to three years on charges connected to girlfriend's death

    By Dean Olsen

    Aug 11, 2022
    "A very difficult case for all involved"
  • Third time's the charm?

    Mayor wants to bring Wyndham project back to city council, increase number of hotel rooms

    By Dean Olsen

    Aug 11, 2022
    Third time's the charm?
  • Sign of the times

    Catholic shrine and education center to open in Springfield, replacing Chiara Center

    By Scott Reeder

    Aug 11, 2022
    Sign of the times
  • Former politicos pen memoirs

    By Karen Ackerman Witter

    Aug 11, 2022
    Former politicos pen memoirs
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Food & Drink

  • Bottled sunshine

    Canning to preserve your garden excess

    By Ashley Meyer

    Aug 11, 2022
    Bottled sunshine
  • The Oklahoma onion burger

    Perfect in its simplicity

    By Peter Glatz

    Aug 4, 2022
    The Oklahoma onion burger
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  • Fair times

    By Tom Irwin

    Aug 11, 2022
    Fair times
  • Enter into August music

    By Tom Irwin

    Aug 4, 2022
    Enter into August music
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Arts & Culture

  • Something old, something new

    State Fair brings back the classics while adding dinosaurs, Route 66 and more

    By Dean Olsen

    Aug 11, 2022
    Something old, something new
  • Art reception crawl

    By Stacie Lewis

    Aug 11, 2022
    Art reception crawl
  • Reimagining the fairgrounds

    Planning for a year-round center of social and economic activity

    By Karen Ackerman Witter

    Aug 11, 2022
    Reimagining the fairgrounds
  • Miniature butter cow display

    By Stacie Lewis

    Aug 11, 2022
    Miniature butter cow display
  • Death of the Dome Building, 1893-1917

    The Glass House of Illinois crashes to ground in 30 minutes

    By Cinda Ackerman Klickna

    Aug 11, 2022
    Death of the Dome Building, 1893-1917
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Best of Springfield®

  • 38th Annual Best of Springfield® Readers Poll

    Nominate your favorites

    Aug 11, 2022
    38th Annual Best of Springfield® Readers Poll
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