Officials tout changes, economic impact of state fair – Center Square

FILE – Illinois State Fair Butter Cow Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello said the state fair positively impacts the entire state economically. “If you look at the Illinois State Fair, it is approximately a $84 million annual economic impact for Sangamon County, the surrounding counties and Illinois in general."
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Old Joe
3 years ago

Hmm, are those people worshiping a golden calf?

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