2007 Illinois State Fair
Thursday, August 9

Judging wrapped up for the 4-H projects in the Jr. Home Ec, U of I Extension and Exposition buildings. Projects have been arranged for public display, which begins on Friday.

The livestock barns were busy today with heiffer shows, beef showmanship and swine showmanship. At the livestock judging contest, Jasper County took home top honors,

The Grand Champion Poultry was named today -- Angie Boesche, of DeKalb, got the Grand Champion Ribbon, while Peter Elliott, of Monmouth (Warren County) was named reserve champion.