Illinois State Fair

Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Last week at the Illinois State Fair, a storm came in fast leaving 2 people trapped on the skylift in the middle of the deluge.

When you think of a state fair coming to town, what are you most excited to blow your money on? Sure, there are carnival rides and games, but that's not the best part of attending the fair.

We all know why we go to the state fair. It's not for the musical guests, the rides, or the games. Nope, we go for the food and it will not disappoint at this year's Illinois State Fair.

The Illinois State Fair has announced another grandstand headliner, this time it is a current TV star who is known for his stand-up comedy, here are the details you need to know.

That's A LOT of butter.

If you planned on heading out to the Illinois State Fair coming up, be sure to pack a mask.

No, it's not the kind you smoke. This is newly-legalized industrial hemp, the plant that for years was used for cloth, rope, and many other applications.

You've got nearly half a ton of butter just lying around, so what do you do? If you're in the state fair business you get to work sculpting a cow, of course.

The guy working at the "Guess Your Weight and Age" booth at the Illinois State Fair would like to see more contestants, and so would Illinois State Fair organizers.