Senior Day at the State Fair

Adults aged 60 and older will receive free admission to the Illinois State Fair on Monday, Aug. 15, with special events for seniors and their families taking place in the Illinois Building throughout the day.

“Senior Day at the State Fair is a full day of fun for older adults and their families,” said Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Paula Basta. “I encourage fairgoers of all ages to stop by the Illinois Building for health screenings, information and other freebies, and to participate in our special events.”

The Illinois Building will open at 9 a.m. for older adults to visit with...