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2003 Press Releases
- CHILLI COOKOFFS AND RACING ACTION HEAT UP THE FINAL DAY OF THE 2003 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
- For the third year in a row Frank Kimmel in car #46 won the Allen Crowe Memorial 100 Sunday at the Illinois State Fairgrounds mile dirt track in Springfield.
- USAC RACES INTO THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
- Dave Darland took the checkered flag in his #56 car at the USAC Tony Bettenhausen 100 Saturday at the Illinois State Fair.
- STATE POLICE TROOPER HALSEY DECORATED AT ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
- Illinois State Police Trooper George Anthony “Tony” Halsey received the Lifesaving Award today from State Police Director Larry Trent for saving the life of a Jacksonville woman at the Illinois State Fair.
- HARNESS RACING RECORDS SHATTERED AT ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
- Three harness racing records, including two world records, were set Thursday at the Illinois State Fair.
- LOTTO TICKETS, HARNESS RACING AND FLYING ELVI HIGHLIGHT DEMOCRAT DAY AT THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
- Governor Rod R. Blagojevich and the Flying Elvi skydiving team launched the Illinois State Lottery’s new Elvis instant lotto ticket today at the Illinois State Fair.
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THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR SHOWCASES LIVESTOCK AT SALE OF CHAMPIONS
- Governor Rod R. Blagojevich signed a bill and participated in the bidding at the 2003 Sale of Champions today to celebrate Agriculture Day at the Illinois State Fair.
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BILL SIGNINGS AND HARNESS RACING RECORDS MARK SENIOR CITIZENS DAY AT THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
- Governor Rod R. Blagojevich marked Senior Day at the Illinois State Fair by signing legislation to ensure senior citizens remain eligible for a property tax break no matter if they happen to move during the tax year.
- VETERANS’ DAY FESTIVITIES AT THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR HIGHLIGHTED BY THE RELEASE OF FUNDS TO HELP BUILD A WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL IN SPRINGFIELD
- On Veterans’ Day Sunday at the Illinois State Fair, Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich announced the release of $750,000 in state funds to help build the Illinois World War II Veterans Memorial in Springfield’s Oak Ridge Cemetery.
- KENNY CHESNEY FANS AND HARNESS RACING MAKE GRANDSTAND THE PLACE TO BE SATURDAY AT THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
- Fans began lining up at 1 p.m. on Friday to secure a front row spot on the track Saturday for Kenny Chesney's second sell-out concert appearance in two years at the Illinois State Fair.
- GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH OPENS 151st ILLINOIS STATE FAIR EMPHASIZING FAMILY FUN AND ILLINOIS AGRICULTURE
- Saying "I can't imagine a better deal for families," Governor Rod R. Blagojevich snipped a ribbon today to open the 151st Illinois State Fair.
- GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH KICKS OFF 151ST ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
- Led by Governor Rod R. Blagojevich, who ran the parade route, and the parade grand marshal, a giant American flag carried by Illinois firefighters and police officers, the “United We Stand” Twilight Parade opened Preview Night at the Illinois State Fair.
- PATRIOTIC PARADE TO PUNCTUATE PREVIEW DAY
- The American flag will serve as grand marshal for this year’s patriotically-themed Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade.
- State of Illinois Takes Cue From eBay With New I-BID Program
- Governor Blagojevich announced today the trial of the new I-BID Program to run during the duration of the Illinois State Fair. I-BID allows the public to bid on state surplus items from any computer with Internet access.
- SPORTS BAR, PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING TO HIGHLIGHT GATE 2 ACTIVITIES DURING THIS YEAR’S ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
- The Gate 2 area on the Illinois State Fairgrounds will feature an air-conditioned sports bar, sports clinics, as well as professional wrestling during this year’s Illinois State Fair.
- ILLINOIS STATE FAIR LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER TEAM MEMBERS
- Volunteers are being sought to staff information booths and help with activities at this year’s Illinois State Fair.
- 2003 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR TO HOLD SPECIAL EVENTS
RANGING FROM CHEERLEADING CONTEST TO WING COOK-OFF
- Deadlines are approaching for persons to enter the many special events that will be held during the 2003 Illinois State Fair, including the popular cutest baby, longest ponytail and best smile contests.
- 2003 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR MEGA PASSES AVAILABLE
- Illinois State Fair mega-pass mania is set to begin for the 2003. Passes are now available for purchase. The mega-pass entitles fairgoers to unlimited rides during the ten days of the 2003 Fair and Preview Night, August 7.
- HORSES FROM AROUND THE NATION COME TO COMPETE AT THE 2003 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
- From Ropers to Arabians, this year’s Illinois State Fair will host over 3,000 horses and 20 different breeds from around the nation. Shows will be at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum for the Western, Society, and Junior Horse shows.
- VISIT BACKSTAGE BEFORE THE KENNY CHESNEY, MONTGOMERY GENTRY
OR HANK WILLIAMS JR. CONCERTS; ENTER THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR’S
“COUNTRY CONCERT TRIFECTA WEEKEND CONTEST”
- The Illinois State Fair is offering die-hard country music fans who purchase tickets to all three concerts the chance to win a prize package that includes a backstage pass for two persons.
- TWELVE BANDS TO COMPETE FOR CASH PRIZES IN THE 2003 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMPETITION
- Twelve bands have been selected to compete for cash prizes totaling $3,500 in the 2003 Illinois State Fair’s Battle of the Bands competition.
- GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES 2003 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND LINE-UP: TICKETS ON SALE JUNE 28
- Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich today announced a star-studded Grandstand line-up featuring country music Male Vocalist of the Year Kenny Chesney and platinum-selling country rock duo Montgomery Gentry and the Goo Goo Dolls with special guest Lisa Marie Presley will entertain visitors to the 2003 Illinois State Fair.
- WANTED: ILLINOIS BANDS TO COMPETE IN THE
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR BATTLE OF THE BANDS CONTEST
- The competition will be held during the 2003 Illinois State Fair on Friday, Aug. 15 and Saturday, Aug. 16. The deadline to enter is June 1, 2003.
- RICHLAND COUNTY FAIR QUEEN CROWNED
2003 MISS ILLINOIS COUNTY FAIR
- Miss Richland County, Jamie Bolander of Olney, was crowned Miss Illinois County Fair Queen at the 44th Annual Pageant of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs .
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