Harness racing generic Photo from Storyblocks Aug 13, 2026 Aug 13, 2026 Updated Aug 13, 2026 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Photo from Storyblocks As featured on Giddy up: Harness racing gallops into the start of the 2026 Illinois State Fair Races began Thursday morning and will be free to attendees for the remainder of the fair. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Forecast Radar Weather Saturday Rain and Flooding Update Poll Most Popular Articles Videos ArticlesEmergency declared in Bloomington, Normal following widespread storm damageFlash flooding impacting roads across Central IllinoisDecatur man charged after hidden camera found in restaurant restroomUrbana's See Use Again store opens, keeping art supplies out of landfillsMan killed in head-on crash near Lincoln identifiedK-9 Arco takes final ride with Champaign County Sheriff's OfficeIllinois leads 21 states suing Trump administration over commercial driver records demandNew IL law creates homeowner flood rebate programEisenhower cancels 2026 varsity football season; JV season continuesChicago woman killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-57 near Ludlow Videos
Giddy up: Harness racing gallops into the start of the 2026 Illinois State Fair Races began Thursday morning and will be free to attendees for the remainder of the fair.
