Friday admission is free for police officers, firefighters, EMTs and healthcare workers who show their badges at the gate.

The Illinois State Fair reaches the halfway mark today with Twosday featuring 2-dollar admission and 2-dollar carnival rides.

The Illinois State Fair continues today with Senior and Scout Day with those 60 and older and scouts in uniform admitted free. Special senior events are planned throughout the day at the Illinois Building. Truck and tractor pulls are scheduled for the Arena at 7:30, Shake, Rattle 'n' Roll performs a free doo-wop show a...

The Illinois State Fair moves into its opening weekend

Pre-registration for the event is required

More information and a complete schedule are at statefair.illinois.gov. The theme for this year's fair is "Adventure Awaits."

Sarah Pratt of Iowa sculpted this year's butter cow. The butter is recycled from past butter cows.

The unveiling of this year's Butter Cow is set for 3p Wednesday in the Dairy Building located on Central Avenue at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

The annual National Night Out promoting positive relationships between police and the community is this evening with several events planned throughout Springfield

Two large festivals continue in the area this weekend.