Ice cream is enjoyed on the midway Aug. 18, 2021, at the Illinois State Fair. The fair continues through Aug. 22.
Paso fino horse riders warm up for events in a horse barn at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 19, 2021.
Ty Smith, of Stewardson, helps pack up his family’s sheep stalls at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 19, 2021. He won championship ram in the AOB meat class.
People watch pigs race at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 17, 2021.
Fairgoers ride the Sky Glider at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 18, 2021.
Young men hang out at the carnival on the midway at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 18, 2021.
Paso fino riding during the Illinois State Fair Society Horse Show in the Coliseum on Aug. 19, 2021.
U.S. Rep. Mary Miller chats with Abraham Lincoln presenter Randy Duncan at Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 19, 2021.
People attend Republican Day on the Director’s Lawn at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 19, 2021.
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin speaks at Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair, Aug. 19, 2021.
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood mingles at Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 19, 2021.
Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin addresses a crowd on the Director’s Lawn at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Aug. 19, 2021.
The crowd for Republican Day on the Director’s Lawn at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 19, 2021.
Gubernatorial candidate Gary Rabine mingles at Republican Day on the Director’s Lawn at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.
People attend Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 19, 2021.
A girl darts through fleeting sunlight Aug. 18, 2021, at Illinois State Fair.
A man sits with stuffed animal carnival prizes on the Illinois State Fair midway on Aug. 18, 2021.
A man takes in the tractor pull at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 18, 2021.
The lone rider on the High Flyer swing is ready on the midway at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 18, 2021.
Zach Paul of Worden clips Rachel, a Guernsey cow, at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 18, 2021.
A father holds his daughter on the carnival midway at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 18, 2021.
Clayton Craig and Daisy Jimenez, of Arcola, choose a prize on the midway at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 17, 2021.
Jeff Meyer and his daughter, Reese Meyer, 7, of Fairbury, wash a Guernsey cow at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 18, 2021.
People stroll along Illinois Avenue at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 17, 2021.
Clayton Ray, of Springfield, gets a snack at the midway at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 18, 2021.
Josue Garcia manages two ice cream cones while waiting for family at the midway at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 18, 2021.
Duane Ingram stands on his antique tractor as he waits for a turn to pull at Illinois State Fair on Aug. 18, 2021.
Chemaey Irby, center, holds granddaughter, Mi’amour Irby and a giant prize, on the carnival midway at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 17, 2021.
People wait for a turn at a ride on the carnival midway at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 17, 2021.
Kelsey Marx, left, and members of the Lake County Democrats listen as Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks during Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 18, 2021. Republicans are scheduled to have their day at the fair on Thursday.
Longtime Secretary of State Jesse White, who is retiring after six four-year terms, salutes at Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 18, 2021.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza appears at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association brunch in Springfield before Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 18, 2021.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin chats with Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association brunch Aug. 18, 2021, in Springfield before Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair.
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch appears in a recorded message on a screen at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association brunch in Springfield before Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 18, 2021.
A crowd mingles at Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 18, 2021.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks during Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 18, 2021. Republicans are scheduled to have their day at the fair on Thursday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker talks to supporters at Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 18, 2021
Storm clouds loom over the midway on opening day at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on Aug. 12, 2021. The fair continues through Aug. 22.
A tent for COVID-19 vaccination and testing is blown onto Main Street as a storm hits the Illinois State Fair on opening day, Aug. 12, 2021.
People run down Main Street as a storm hits the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 12, 2021.
Lightning strikes in the background as a storm hits the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 12, 2021.
People head into a building to take shelter as a storm hits on opening day at the 2021 Illinois State Fair.
Storm clouds loom over the midway on opening day of the 2021 fair at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
A sign on the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on Aug. 6, 2021.
The 2021 butter cow, by sculptor Sarah Pratt, is unveiled in the Dairy Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Aug. 11, 2021. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the butter cow at the Illinois State Fair.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and first lady M.K. Pritzker unveil the 2021 Illinois State Fair butter cow on Aug. 11, 2021.
