What will it take to bring back Heart of Illinois Fair in Peoria? | Exclusive

11 July 2026, 11:01 pm

After the city purchased the Exposition Gardens in Peoria, the future of the Heart of Illinois fair has been in doubt. Nothing since has changed the pessimistic outlook.... Read More »

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