Shows and Daily Highlights From Tech Town

DAILY FAIR NEWS -Ribbon cutting highlights

GOVERNOR RYAN TOURS FAIRGROUNDS -Opening Day events around the fair include ribbon cuttings for the Artisan's Village, Tech Town, and the Governor's Tent

AUGUST 11, 2001- Local Official's Day:

TECH TOWN TALK -Interviews with Bonnie Cissell, Executive Director of the Illinois Grapes and Wine Council and Trooper Vince Fisher of the Illinois State Police

DAILY FAIR NEWS -Kid's Korner with interview; Ameritech High Dive Show with interview; General footage of the fair

DAY'S HIGHLIGHTS -Reported by Jennifer Ladage and Andy Smith

AUGUST 12, 2001-Veteran's Day:

TECH TOWN TALK -Interview with Sean Sacco of the Ameritech High Dive Team; Also see Mayberry's deputy and hear a clown band.

DAILY FAIR NEWS -Interview with George "Goober" Lindsey; See the Mayberry theme area and the Barney Fife impersonator

HOG CALLING & HUSBAND CALLING CONTESTS -See more sights of the fair

DAY'S HIGHLIGHTS -Reported by Richard Cavins and Mark Caspary

AUGUST 13, 2001-Senior Citizen's Day:

TECH TOWN TALK -Interviews with Illinois State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka, Director Margo Schreiber of the Illinois Department on Aging, and Jonathan Wood of the "Raptor Project" Birds of Prey Show in Conservation World

DAILY FAIR NEWS -Department of Agriculture unveils their new Watershed Park; Annual Senior Awards; First Lady kicks off Food Safety Month

DAY'S HIGHLIGHTS -Reported by Emma Hoop and Kelly Kretschmer

AUGUST 14, 2001-Agriculture Day:

TECH TOWN TALK -Interviews with Conny Moody from the Illinois Department of Public Health Tobacco Team and Bwana Jim with some of his reptiles from the Bwana Jim Reptile Show in Conservation World

DAILY FAIR NEWS -Ethanol Rally at Agriland Expo; Agriland Expo is highlighted; The Auctioneers Contest

DAILY FAIR NEWS -Record Setting Night at Sale of Champions: Future Farmers of America, 4-H Youth, and Livestock take center stage at the Livestock Center; See the champion animals, their owners, the winning bids, and buyers for each of the five categories... all auctions were new records!

DAY'S HIGHLIGHTS -Reported by Emilie Culten and Evan Brown

AUGUST 15, 2001-Governor's Day:

TECH TOWN TALK -Interviews with Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan and Comptroller Dan Hynes

DAILY FAIR NEWS -Wildlife Wendy returns to the Key West Theme Area for the second year in a row; See this year's sand sculpture and the Carnival Midway

DAY'S HIGHLIGHTS -Reported by Jordan Woodbury and Eric Koskey

AUGUST 16, 2001-Democrat Day:

TECH TOWN TALK -Interviews with Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, Department of Natural Resources Director Brent Manning, and Department of Central Management Services Director Michael Schwartz

DAILY FAIR NEWS -New Act: The Bucket Boys entertain the crowds at the Hollywood Theme Area located near the Grandstand; The Fair Queen plays lumberjack; The First Lady and 4-H CAN Make A Difference parade donated food

DAY'S HIGHLIGHTS -Reported by Melissa Tingle and Jennifer Ashton

AUGUST 17, 2001-Futures for Kid's Day:

TECH TOWN TALK -Interviews with Illinois Leiutenant Governor Corinne Wood, State Fire Marshall Ernie Russell, and percussion artists "The Bucket Boys"

DAILY FAIR NEWS -New Act: Dondi, The Performing Elephant, and owner/performer Francine Schott thrill the crowds at this year's Illinois State Fair; Futures for Kids Day: the governor signs the Bright Start Bill; The Governor and First Lady attend a Future for Kids event in the Illinois Building

DAY'S HIGHLIGHTS -Reported by Danyelle Hooks and Marlana Cooke

AUGUST 18, 2001-Park District Conservation Day:

TECH TOWN TALK -Interviews with Peter Murphy of the Illinois Association of Park Districts and Jay O'Connor of the Illinois Department of Employment Security

DAILY FAIR NEWS -It's Conservation Day at the fair. Today we feature two of the fair's extremely popular attractions: The Birds of Prey Show and Bwana Jim's Reptiles. Got Milk? That's what today's judges are asking contestants in the Annual Moo Moo Classic.

DAY'S HIGHLIGHTS -Reported by Chris Buettner and Abbie Hunter

AUGUST 19, 2001-Family/Violence Prevention Day:

TECH TOWN TALK -Interviews with Norm Marek of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs and Sean Braud of the Ameritech High Dive Team

DAILY FAIR NEWS -End of the fair review with percussion by the Bucket Boys; Wrap-up with Fair Manager Bud Ford followed by chili cook-off and Arca Racing

DAY'S HIGHLIGHTS -Reported by Jacob Clancy and Nate Townsend