Pritzker 'Looking Forward' to Illinois State Fairs This Summer – NBC Chicago
Published May 3, 2021 • Updated on May 3, 2021 at 4:42 pm Barring a “highly unusual event,” Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says that he anticipates that the annual State Fairs in Springfield and Du Quoin will be able to proceed later this summer. The governor says that the size of outdoor spaces at both sites will be key to allowing the fairs to take place, and that the Illinois Department of Public Health is coordinating with the state’s Department of Agriculture to ensure the safety of fairgoers. Don't miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for iOS or Androi...