Good morning! Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 - Posted by Rich Miller * Press release… In celebration of the centennial anniversary of Route 66, the Illinois State Fair announces that the legendary Mother Road will serve as the honorary Grand Marshal of the 2026 Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade. Take it away, Nat King Cole… Won’t you get hip to this timely tip? Any special State Fair plans this year? 2 Comments » TrackBack URI Anonymous commenters, uncivil comments, rumor-mongering, disinformation and profanity of any kind will be deleted.