Illinois’ place as a top whitetail state was reestablished – at least for a few days – by an event that appears to have gained a second breath of its own.
But just as a successful 2026 Illinois Deer Classic was packing up in Peoria, show organizers announced that yet another move for the oft-relocated showcase will take place in 2027.
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