Illinois skipped the Great American State Fair; Peoria stepped in
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, the celebration has split into two: America250, the bipartisan effort Congress created in 2016, and Freedom 250, established by executive order from President Trump. The overlap has caused confusion — and some musicians backed out of the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., saying they weren't told about its ties to the Trump administration. Several states, including Illinois, declined to participate. But the 21st state will be represented after all — by the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Brian Mackey talks with museum president and CEO John…
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