House Minority Leader Tony McCombie speaks during Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 17, 2023.
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood talks to reporters during Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 17, 2023.
Former state Sen. Darren Bailey, who is running for Congress, speaks during Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 17, 2023.
Don Tracy, chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, speaks during Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair, Aug. 17, 2023.
Carnival rides light the sky on Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Aug. 16, 2023.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs baseballs for Dick Bigger Jr., of Biggsville, at Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 16, 2023. Bigger said he has politicians sign baseballs every year he attends and has a ball signed by former President Barack Obama.
Gov. J. B. Pritzker leaves the Governor’s Sale of Champions on Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 16, 2023.
Gov. J. B. Pritzker talks with Kashen Ellerbrock of Atkinson, caretaker of the grand champion steer, during the Governor’s Sale of Champions on Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 16, 2023.
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias talks with reporters during Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 16, 2023.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton speaks during Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair, Aug. 16, 2023.
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch claps alongside Gov. J.B. Pritzker as Sen. Dick Durbin speaks during Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair, Aug. 16, 2023.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker with supporters during Governor’s Day at the 2023 Illinois State Fair.
Fairgoers ride the sky ride during the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 15, 2023. The fair is underway and runs through Sunday, Aug. 20.
Fairgoers encircle the Yoyo swing ride at sunset at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Aug. 15, 2023.
People tackle the giant slide at the Illinois State Fair, Aug. 15, 2023.
Jason Mumm trims a sheep at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 15, 2023.
Show horses kick up dust during a draft horse show at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 15, 2023.
