This year’s grandstand attractions include Jake Owen, The Black Crowes, Megan Moroney, Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg, Brad Paisley, ...

State officials ushered in the start of the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday with the annual unveiling of the butter cow.

"MJ the Musical," the Bud Billiken Parade and Northalsted Market Days are among the highlights in the week ahead.