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2026 Illinois State Fair Queen Krista Phillips, of Effingham, speaks at the State Fair ribbon cutting in August.
(Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
State News
Illinois state fairs attracted over 1 million visitors for second year in a row
Maggie Dougherty
The fairs were among the most affordable in the Midwest this year, according to Pritzker’s office
Five men participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of a wall featuring the East Peoria Police Department emblem.
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East Peoria primed to expand Flock as neighboring Creve Coeur deals with alleged misuse
Lauren Warnecke
A demonstrator waves a "Protect Free Speech" sign following a protest against the suspension of the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show, held near the theater where the show is produced in Hollywood, on September 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Disney, ABC battle Trump's FCC in court over free speech protections
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  5. Former Illinois House GOP Leader Jim Durkin crosses party line to endorse Gov. JB Pritzker over Darren Bailey
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