Farm

6 days ago

Durbin: Changes in SNAP as part of Farm Bill aren’t acceptable as is

Democrats wanted more time before SNAP changes took effect, said Durbin.

1 week ago

You can milk a cow at the Illinois State Fair

It's not hard, but milking by hand can take a while under normal circumstances.

1 week ago

1,500-pound steer is star of Sale of Champions at Illinois State Fair

Fifteen-year-old McKlay Gensini of Hennepin is the winner.

2 weeks ago

The year of the Cozy Dog at the Illinois State Fair

"We are going to try and break the record for the most Cozy Dogs eaten simultaneously," said Rebecca Clark, State Fair Manager.

2 weeks ago

Special Olympians get some of the Illinois State Fair spotlight with new competition

The first-time event in question will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the Coliseum, and it's called the "Sunflower Showmanship Competition."

2 weeks ago

It’s all about ag at the Illinois State Fair

Farmers' costs rise. The prices they charge do not.

2 weeks ago

The Illinois State Fair is on!

Pritzker administration boasts improved fairgrounds.

2 weeks ago

Even the butter cow has the spirit of 66

The Illinois State Fair is ready to open.

3 weeks ago

VIDEO: Watch a preview of the Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair runs from August 13-23.

3 weeks ago

Illinois political candidates’ day on the farm

Pritzker: Bailey, a farmer, has done nothing for farms.

3 weeks ago

From a Route 66 milkshake, to a jalapeno lemonade: Food, glorious food, at the Illinois State Fair

Visitors have the chance to name a "Golden Abe Award" in the People's Choice category.

3 weeks ago

Physical and security improvements at the Illinois State Fair

Building improvements, demolitions, and security have been among the upgrades.

3 weeks ago

Budzinski hears from Illinois farmers facing tough economy

“What’s critical too is if they have a federal partner in Washington, D.C. that invests in these types of programs,” said Budzinski.

3 weeks ago

Senate committee defeats Durbin’s $200M farm bill amendment aimed at rural healthcare

The amendment would have provided rural hospitals with $8 million in federal grants. Overall, the grants would have totaled $200 million a year.

3 weeks ago

The Mother Road at this year’s Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair is August 13 through August 23.

1 month ago

State money for those removed from SNAP

$400 payments come Saturday.

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