{"id":2480917,"date":"2025-08-31T13:12:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T17:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/du-quoin-state-fair-gets-50m-as-senator-defends-two-state-fairs-in-illinois\/"},"modified":"2025-08-31T13:14:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T17:14:33","slug":"du-quoin-state-fair-gets-50m-as-senator-defends-two-state-fairs-in-illinois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/du-quoin-state-fair-gets-50m-as-senator-defends-two-state-fairs-in-illinois\/","title":{"rendered":"Du Quoin State Fair gets $50M as senator defends two state fairs in Illinois"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Southern Illinois have received over $50 million in upgrades as part of Governor J.B. Pritzker’s efforts to modernize the venue. State Senator terri Bryant emphasized the importance of maintaining two state fairs in Illinois due to the state’s large geographic size, pointing out that Southern Illinois residents are much closer to Du Quoin than to Springfield, where the Illinois State Fair is held. Bryant highlighted that the Du Quoin Fair serves as a critical and affordable regional entertainment and tourism hub, supporting the local economy amid regional challenges<\/a>.funding improvements have included road repairs, maintenance, and infrastructure investments through state programs such as Rebuild Illinois. While the Illinois State Fair in Springfield has received significantly more funding, Bryant advocates for balanced support, ensuring that both fairs can showcase Illinois effectively to their respective communities. the Du Quoin State Fair is ongoing through September 1.

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