The Champaign County resident discusses his candidacy with Sam Madonia on WMAY's AM Springfield on Republican Day.

The Champaign County resident discusses his candidacy with Sam Madonia on WMAY's AM Springfield on Republican Day.

13th District Congressional Candidate Jeff Wilson

The lawmaker from Savanna in northwest Illinois discusses the state GOP scene on Republican Day at the gazebo with Sam Madonia on WMAY's AM Springfield. 

The lawmaker from Savanna in northwest Illinois discusses the state GOP scene on Republican Day at the gazebo with Sam Madonia on WMAY's AM Springfield.&nbsp;

Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie

The suburban Chicago senator discusses the state GOP at the gazebo with Sam on WMAY's AM Springfield on Republican Day.

The suburban Chicago senator discusses the state GOP at the gazebo with Sam on WMAY's AM Springfield on Republican Day.

State Senate Republican Leader John Curran

Lake County Treasurer and Democratic candidate for State Comptroller, Holly Kim, joins Patrick Pfingsten on WMAY's PM Springfield on Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair. 

Lake County Treasurer and Democratic candidate for State Comptroller, Holly Kim, joins Patrick Pfingsten on WMAY's PM Springfield on Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair.&nbsp;

Democratic Comptroller Candidate Holly Kim

The outgoing comptroller makes her annual visit to the gazebo to chat with Sam on WMAY's AM Springfield. 

The outgoing comptroller makes her annual visit to the gazebo to chat with Sam on WMAY's AM Springfield.&nbsp;

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza

The Springfield Democrat makes his annual Governor's Day visit to the gazebo at the Illinois State Fair. 

The Springfield Democrat makes his annual Governor's Day visit to the gazebo at the Illinois State Fair.&nbsp;

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin

Ken visits the gazebo to chat with Sam, Greg and guest host Paris Ervin about the Illinois State Fair Chili Cook-Off on WMAY's AM Springfield.

Ken visits the gazebo to chat with Sam, Greg and guest host Paris Ervin about the Illinois State Fair Chili Cook-Off on WMAY's AM Springfield.

Ken Liss, Illinois State Fair Chili Cook-Off

The manager provides an update at the halfway point of the fair with Sam, Greg and guest host Paris Ervin on WMAY's AM Springfield.

The manager provides an update at the halfway point of the fair with Sam, Greg and guest host Paris Ervin on WMAY's AM Springfield.

Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark

Dave visits with Sam on AM Springfield about the famous show horses and their visit to the Illinois State Fair.

Dave visits with Sam on AM Springfield about the famous show horses and their visit to the Illinois State Fair.

Dave Thomas, Budweiser Clydesdales

Diamante joined us in the Green Room last week. She'll be on the Grand Central Stage this Friday on the Illinois State Fairgrounds! We chatted about her favorite fair foods, her new single, "Silver" which will be out on Wednesday and much more.

Diamante joined us in the Green Room last week. She'll be on the Grand Central Stage this Friday on the Illinois State Fairgrounds! We chatted about her favorite fair foods, her new single, "Silver" which will be out on Wednesday and much more.

WQLZ Interviews: Diamante

The 2025 Illinois State is bigger and better than ever, and now we introduce the Illinois State Fair podcast.  

The 2025 Illinois State is bigger and better than ever, and now we introduce the Illinois State Fair podcast.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Illinois State Fair Podcast

🎡 Welcome to the official Illinois State Fair Podcast — your front-row seat to all the excitement, updates, and behind-the-scenes stories from the fair! 🎤 Tune in for exclusive interviews with fair officials, special guests, and a sneak peek at what’s coming to the fairgrounds. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a first-time visitor, this is your go-to source for everything Illinois State Fair!

 

🎡 Welcome to the official Illinois State Fair Podcast &mdash; your front-row seat to all the excitement, updates, and behind-the-scenes stories from the fair! 🎤 Tune in for exclusive interviews with fair officials, special guests, and a sneak peek at what&rsquo;s coming to the fairgrounds. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a first-time visitor, this is your go-to source for everything <a href="https://statefair.illinois.gov/">Illinois State Fair</a>!
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Illinois State Fair Podcast

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