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FILE – In this July 30, 3012 file photo, Illinois Department of Agriculture employees work on installing flags to the Main Gate in preparation for the…
FILE – In this July 30, 3012 file photo, Illinois Department of Agriculture employees work on installing flags to the Main Gate in preparation for the beginning of the State Fair at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. The State Fair officially opens its gates Friday, Aug. 10 and runs through Aug. 19. Candace Todd is seen on the left. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)
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FILE – In this July 30, 3012 file photo, Illinois Department of Agriculture employees work on installing flags to the Main Gate in preparation for the…
FILE – In this July 30, 3012 file photo, Illinois Department of Agriculture employees work on installing flags to the Main Gate in preparation for the beginning of the State Fair at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. The State Fair officially opens its gates Friday, Aug. 10 and runs through Aug. 19. Candace Todd is seen on the left. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

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