The Illinois State Fair had a record-breaking run this year, drawing $6.5 million in estimated revenue during its 11-day August run, according to figures released Thursday by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Revenue topped the 2018 state fair pull by $750,000, and surpassed the previous record of $6.4 million, set in 2013. “This fair brought in record-breaking revenue …highlighted our tremendous agriculture industry and supported incredible small businesses from across the state,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in a prepared statement. (Chicago Tribune)