This summer celebration features live music from The Boat Drunks, a 50/50 raffle, themed baskets, and plenty of island-inspired fun.
The Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical tells the inspiring story of King’s rise from a teenage songwriter to one of the most successful solo acts in pop music history.
One player made history by hitting a record $1.76 million jackpot playing Cash Castle, the largest prize ever awarded in the game’s short history.
With the 2025 Illinois State Fair set to kick off August 7, organizers are introducing new security measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all fairgoers. In partnership with the Illinois State Police, the Fair is implementing stricter policies, especially around the Grandstand area.
In anticipation of a sold-out crowd, the Illinois State Fair will open its Grandstand gates at 6 p.m. — two hours early — on Sunday, August 10 for the highly anticipated Megan Moroney concert. The show itself is still scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.
Audiences are in for an enchanting night of awe and laughter when A Magical Cirque Christmas takes over the Virginia Theatre on Wednesday, December 10 at 7 p.m.
Fans of the hit TV show MasterChef can experience the kitchen heat up close this fall as MasterChef All-Stars LIVE! hits Illinois for two exciting stops: October 11 at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan and October 12 at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign.
This year’s Miss Champaign County Fair, Sophia Hartkey, is celebrating more than a crown—she’s celebrating growth, confidence, and a deeper connection to her community. Hartkey, an 18-year-old from Mahomet, was named Miss Champaign County Fair 2025 after standing out among contestants through her interviews, stage presence, and personal character. A recent high school graduate, she plans to attend college in the fall and has been active in 4-H, FFA, and local community service projects.
The rhythms of Argentina are sweeping through Champaign-Urbana this week as CU Tango Music, a local nonprofit, hosts its annual Urbana Tango Week, a six-day celebration of tango performance, education, and community connection.