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Storm clouds roll over the Miller Spectacular Shows Midway at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Aug. 12, 2021, in Springfield. The 2023 Illinois State Fair saw over 700,000 attendees during the 11-day event. (Justin L. Fowler | Associated Press)

2023 Illinois State Fair sees highest turnout in years

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | September 13, 2023

DeKALB– The 2023 Illinois State Fair set a historic high this past month with a turnout of over 700,000 attendees, making it the most highly attended fair since industry standards were put in place. According to Illinois State Fair records, attendance...

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