One of the premier events in shooting sports returns to Illinois from July 31 through August 10 with the annual Amateur Trapshooting Association's Grand American Trapshooting Championships at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex (WSRC) in Sparta.
The Illinois State Museum is temporarily closing its flagship facility to visitors beginning Thursday, Aug. 1 to accommodate a plumbing project that will involve asbestos removal and construction. The project is expected to last three months.
People experiencing homelessness are likely to have a significantly reduced life expectancy and are more likely to be the victim of a violent assault or homicide, according to a report prepared for the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) by the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health.
SPRINGFIELD, IL - In celebration of youth in agriculture and the growth and diversity that continues to expand access to the state's number one industry, the Illinois State Fair, along with Governor JB Pritzker, announced that Illinois 4-H will serve as Grand Marshals for the annual Twilight Parade.
The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) will celebrate Illinois film, acting, and STEAM at the 2024 Illinois State Fair. The event, themed "Lights, Camera, STEAM Action! A Celebration of Illinois Film, Acting & STEAM," aims to inspire fairgoers with activities focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.