(Springfield, IL) — It’s that time of year again and the Illinois State Fair returns on Thursday from August 9 through the 19 at the State Fairgrounds in Springfield. One of the big things going on this year at the fair is the celebration of the State’s 200 years with different themes and items on display. Concerts this year include Foreigner on Sunday, August 12, country music stars Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, Brett Eldredge and Brantley Gilbert. For more information visit www2.illinois.gov/statefair/Pages/default.aspx.