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The Illinois State Fair began Aug. 11, 2016, in Springfield and is set to close Aug. 21 with Family Day.
2016 Illinois State Fair
Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner and Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti take the stage during the Illinois Republican Party Governor’s Day events Aug. 17, 2016, at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. 
