GOOD NEWS FROM THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR…ADULT ADMISSION IS DROPPING TO JUST FIVE DOLLARS ON MOST DAYS.

IT WILL COST FIVE BUCKS INSTEAD OF 10 TO GET INTO THE FAIR ON SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. STATE FAIR MANAGER KEVIN GORDON SAYS THEY ARE LOOKING TO BOOST ATTENDANCE DURING THE WEEK, ESPECIALLY FOR FAMILIES WHOSE KIDS HAVE ALREADY GONE BACK TO SCHOOL.

GORDON SAYS THEY MAY ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL WEEKDAY PROMOTIONS. 

THE FAIR ALSO OFFERS SPECIAL DAYS WHERE VETERANS, SENIORS AND FIRST RESPONDERS CAN GET IN FOR FREE. THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR RUNS AUGUST EIGHTH THROUGH THE 18TH IN SPRINGFIELD.