The Illinois State Fair highlights our list of things to do this weekend around Springfield.

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois.

The Italian Society Festa and Ignite Peoria arts festival are among the highlights of things happening in the Peoria area this weekend.

The River City Soul Fest is among the highlights of things happening in the Peoria area this weekend.

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