Illinois State Fair

Snoop Dogg will join the Grandstand entertainment lineup at the Illinois State Fair.

State officials credit part of the increased attendance with new theme and discount days as well as good weather.

The DuQuoin State Fair and much more are on tap for this weekend in southern Illinois.

The Illinois State Fair has announced theme and discount days for 2023.

While COVID isn’t as big of a concern this year, fairs are keeping some protocols in place they picked up during the pandemic. At the same time, they are keeping an eye on other threats to crowd levels.

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The state of Illinois is teaming up with the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln to develop a master plan for year-round use of state fairgrounds facilities in Springfield and Du Quoin.

After a one-year interruption last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois State Fair in Springfield is set to reopen Thursday, Aug. 12, with some new attractions and new safety requirements.

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Attendance was up at this year's Du Quoin State Fair.Spokesperson Krista Lisser says the number of people visiting the fair in southern Illinois increased…