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March 18, 2025 UPDATE

IDHS has been made aware that USDA has recently reversed its decision to cease reimbursements for IL-EATS (through the LFPA and LFPA+ programs). Grantees will be paid fully for January 2025 and the February 2025 invoices will be processed the week of March 17th. Please note, LFPA25 ($14.7M) continues to be terminated by the USDA. Thank you for your patience as we continue to receive multiple – and at times contradictory – updates that impact our grantees. We will continue to keep you apprised to any new developments.

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March 14, 2025 UPDATE

Illinois was notified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that the LFPA 25 agreement in the amount of $14.7 million has been terminated and that funding remains unavailable. USDA recently provided updated information indicating that the remaining fund balance from the original cooperative agreement (LFPA Plus) will be accessible to reimburse IL-EATS grantees with outstanding balances. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of this update given the contradictory information we have received during a short period of time.

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GRANTS SUSPENDED

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is suspending the Local Food Purchase Assistance program (LFPA) and the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program effective March 4, 2025, due to uncertainty surrounding federal funding. Recently, states were notified by USDA that LFPA and RFSI invoices are being processed only for costs incurred on or prior to Jan. 19, 2025. Reimbursement claims submitted for costs incurred after that date are being returned with no explanation or timeline for reimbursements to resume. More information will be shared as it becomes available. Please check back here for updates.

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DU QUOIN STATE FAIRGROUNDS INVITES COMMUNITY TO FREE SUMMER FUN EVENTS

Press Release - Wednesday, June 04, 2025

School’s out, and summer fun is free at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Whether you’re looking for adventure or just a relaxing day in the sun, 750 acres of opportunity are just waiting to be explored.
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LIFTS POULTRY EXHIBITION SUSPENSION

Press Release - Monday, June 02, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is lifting the temporary suspension on the exhibition or sale of poultry at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets and auction markets. The suspension was initially issued in February in response to the ongoing threat of H5N1 avian flu and continued through today.
IDOA NOW ACCEPTING SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROPOSALS

Press Release - Thursday, May 29, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, IL – In an effort to expand the availability of fresh, locally-grown produce and strengthen the competitiveness of the state’s specialty crop industry, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) plans to distribute more than $679,000 over a three-year period thanks to funding allocated in the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant program.
Illinois State Fair Box Office Opens June 2

Press Release - Wednesday, May 28, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, IL –The Illinois State Fair Box Office opens for in-person ticket purchases Monday, June 2. Regular box office hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
COUNTRY STAR JAKE OWEN TO HEADLINE IILLINOIS STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND

Press Release - Tuesday, May 13, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Country music hitmaker Jake Owen will headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Friday, August 8.
LEGENDARY LITTLE RIVER BAND TO PERFORM AT THE DU QUOIN STATE FAIR ON AUGUST 24

Press Release - Monday, May 12, 2025

DU QUOIN, IL – Get ready for a night of unforgettable music and timeless classics as the Little River Band is set to perform at the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
18th ANNUAL ILLINOIS PRODUCT FARMERS MARKET KICKS OFF MAY 15

Press Release - Friday, May 09, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) invites everyone to celebrate the 18th season of the Illinois Product Farmers Market, beginning Thursday, May 15, from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at The Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
IDOA TO OFFER FREE RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR AGRICHEMICAL CONTAINERS

Press Release - Monday, May 05, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) encourages farmers and agrichemical facilities to take part in a free agrichemical container recycling program. Beginning in the middle of July and continuing into August, sites throughout the state will collect containers that are recycled to make shipping pallets.
ROCK LEGEND DAVID LEE ROTH TO HEADLINE DU QUOIN STATE FAIR ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 23

Press Release - Monday, May 05, 2025

DU QUOIN, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair is thrilled to announce that renowned frontman and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Lee Roth will take the Grandstand stage on Saturday, August 23.
Illinois State Fair, Ridgely Elementary School Unveil Winners of 2025 Postcard Contest

Press Release - Wednesday, April 30, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Students at Ridgely Elementary put their creativity on display through a unique partnership between Springfield Public Schools District 186 and the Illinois State Fair.