A woman representing Effingham County was crowned the 2026 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen at the competition this past ...
Riverbend well represented as 75 compete at Miss Illinois County Fair Pageant ...
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After a successful trial in 2025, the Illinois State Fair will transition to digital ticketing for 2026, according to a news release that says this modernization will provide guests with a more ...
The Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair drew more than 1 million attendees this year, according to a community announcement. The Illinois State Fair in Springfield welcomed 723,079 visitors, ...
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County fair queens to compete for state crown

Miss Morgan County 2025 Bella Evans will compete this weekend for the crown and title of Miss Illinois County Fair Queen 2026, according to Morgan County Fair pageant organizers.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The sweltering summer heat did not stop Illinoisians from checking out the Illinois State Fair in August. The Illinois Department of Central Management Services said that ...
The Illinois State Fair is ditching paper and going all-digital for 2026 tickets, promising faster, safer entry when the gates open Aug. 13 in Springfield. Following a successful trial in 2025, the ...
An Effingham County woman was crowned the 68th Miss Illinois County Fair Queen on Sunday. 21-year-old Krista Phillips of ...