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Each Tuesday, the State Journal-Register business editor, Tim Landis, joins WUIS' Bill Wheelhouse to discuss the latest business news in central Illinois.Airs Tuesdays at 4:45 PM and Wednesdays at 7:45 AM on 91.9 and the stream at WUIS.org.

Business Report: State Fair Still Owes Money For Butter Cow And More

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It's perhaps the most recognizable symbol of the Illinois State Fair.  And due to the state budget gridlock, no payment has been made to the sculptor.

WUIS' Sean Crawford talks more with the State Journal-Register's Business Editor Tim Landis.  Turns out, Illinois owes fair vendors $1.5 million.  $2,500 of that tab goes to paying for the Butter Cow. Vendors are being told they will have to wait.

Also, we get an update on the area harvest, new tenants in Springfield's Kerasotes Building and the Blues and BBQ event in downtown Springfield this weekend.

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