A private foundation has been established to raise money for repairs and upgrades to the state fairgrounds in Springfield and Du Quoin.

 

Using Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair as a backdrop, Gov. Bruce Rauner announced the formation of the not-for-profit Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation.

 

The foundation, formed as a 501(c)(3)organization, will raise money from private contributors and use it to help pay for the estimated $180 million worth of deferred maintenance at both the Springfield and Du Quoin grounds.

 

“We have one of the oldest, largest, most beautiful fairs anywhere in America,” Rauner said. “Unfortunately, for years and years, we’ve allowed our fairgrounds to deteriorate.”

 

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