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.