Illinois State Fair Celebrates Route 66 | Chicago News

This year’s Illinois State Fair celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66—with a butter cow tribute, a Twilight Parade led by the Mother Road itself, and an immersive exhibit at Gate Two. Located right on Route 66, it’s the only state fair in America with that distinction. Governor JB Pritzker honored Illinois as the birthplace of the historic highway, stretching from Chicago to Santa Monica. The butter cow, crafted from 800 pounds of unsalted butter by artist Sarah Pratt (much of it recycled annually), is on display through August 23rd. Plus, packed concerts, discounts for veterans, seniors, and first responders, and live-streams available—perfect for history buffs, food lovers, and fun-seekers alike. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/748929ce62ae27a3