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* Brian Robbins at the SJ-R…

Secretary of State Jesse White has called for legislation that would allow advertisements to be printed on license plate renewal reminders.

His office is pursuing the advertisements in order to afford the cost of mailing them out. During the latter half of 2015, the renewal notices weren’t mailed due to the Secretary of State’s Office lacking the resources to do so.

SOS spokesman Dave Druker said that if the legislation gets passed, it would help the office avoid a similar dilemma.

“The state ran out of money without a budget in the fall of 2015, and we had to stop sending out the notices because we couldn’t afford it,” Druker said. “

* The Question: What advertisements do you predict will appear on license plate renewal reminders?

Snark is heavily encouraged, of course.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 11:33 am

Comments

Something something Boss Madigan

Comment by Precinct Captain Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 11:35 am
How about beer ads on DUI tickets?

Comment by Rogue Roni Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 11:35 am
Medical Cannabis is legal in Illinois, do you have a qualifying condition?

Comment by Pot Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 11:37 am
Brawndo - The Thirst Mutilator

“It’s got what plants crave!”

Comment by President Camacho Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 11:38 am
Do you really need a car? Think Uber!

Comment by Res Melius Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 11:39 am
With Divvy, pocket the fee, and ride for Free, taxwise anyway.

Comment by PublicServant Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 11:45 am
Mark Kirk’s consulting firm, with offensive parts blacked out.

Comment by Pot calling kettle Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 11:47 am
Traffic lawyers. “Have you been in an accident? After the officer gives this back your registration, call us at 555-…”

(Can I say that I think this is a really bad idea? Implied endorsements, etc.)

Comment by Ron Burgundy Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 11:47 am
Make Illinois Great Again, maybe, we hope.

Comment by stlboy Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 11:48 am
–Mark Kirk’s consulting firm, with offensive parts blacked out.–

So a black sheet of paper then?

Comment by Ron Burgundy Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 11:48 am
Political advertisements purchased by Rauner.

Comment by Joe M Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 11:49 am
Invest in Illinois!

Comment by JS Mill Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 11:49 am
AFSCME strike fund donation requests

Comment by Almost the Weekend Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 11:49 am
License plate renewal brought to by the law firm of Dewey, Cheatum and Howe, attorneys specialized in getting people out of their driving tickets without any points on their license. Have you lost your license due to DUI or reckless driving? We can get it back for you for the low fee of $5,000.

Comment by Huh? Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 11:51 am
License renewals brought to you by your favorite neighborhood tavern. You can’t ever have enough to drink.

Comment by Huh? Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 11:52 am
License plate renewals brought to by the Lincoln Park Towing Company.
We will tow your car away from a legal parking spot and hold it for ransom.

Comment by Huh? Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 11:54 am
ComEd ads - because a monopoly really needs to advertise.

Comment by Electric Boogaloo Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 11:57 am
License plate renewals brought to you by Tires R Us. We will have new tires for you when you hit that monster car eating pothole and blow a perfectly good tire. Have you lost a hub cap lately, you can find a wide assortment of single hub caps that we found next to that huge pothole over on Dirksen.

Comment by Huh? Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 11:58 am
License plate renewals brought to you by the IPI. Get your plates renewed so you can flee Illinois and get away from the high taxes that the State is known for.

Comment by Huh? Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 12:00 pm
If they can make the renewals region specific, White could sell ads to Proft’s chain of “newspapers”.

Comment by G'Kar Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 12:05 pm
“Illinois Debt Consolidation & Collection Agency” , “Making sure those that Owe dont Go with out a Sticker”

Comment by NorthsideNoMore Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 12:06 pm
Title Loans would probably bring in some ad dollars.

Comment by A. Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 12:07 pm
SOS does all the LLC, corporation, non for profit licensing or certification. Seems like there is a risk for conflict of interest unless the advertiser is a sole propietor business.

Not to mention it just ‘looks bad’

I like the outside the box thinking, but this one doesn’t sound right

Comment by Anon Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 12:14 pm
License plate renewals brought to you by Road Builders of Illinois. Are you ready for the sprouting of orange barrels and barricades?

Comment by Huh? Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 12:18 pm
If I remember from my childhood, Chico’s Bail Bonds is big on sponsorships.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 12:38 pm
Indiana, a state that works.

Comment by Come on Man! Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 12:46 pm
That old car might be worth money! call Victory Auto Wreckers at 860-2000 now for a quote!

Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 12:49 pm
Scott Lee Cohen’s pawnshop
Getting rid of Illinois infrastructure - one piece at a time.

Comment by train111 Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 12:50 pm
^ For the above, they would need a special envelope where the flap falls off just before you open it.

Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 12:52 pm
“Escape the budget misery, vacation in Missouri.”

Comment by A Jack Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 12:59 pm
License plate renewals brought to you by Prison Industries where inmates make license plates and earn 10 cents per hour.

Comment by Huh? Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 12:59 pm
License plate renewals brought to you by your friendly neighborhood auto parts changer. We don’t know what is wrong with your car, but will change as many parts as needed until it is fixed or you get so exasperated that you call Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers to find out what is really wrong with your car.

Comment by Huh? Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 1:02 pm
Kars for Kids.
At least a print ad doesn’t come along with that awful jingle.
Sorry if I just planted some nasty earworms in some of you.

Comment by Jake From Elwood Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 1:07 pm
Motorcycle license plate renewals brought to you by Organ Donors of America. Do you wear a helmet? If not, are you an organ donor? People are dying for your organs.

Comment by Huh? Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 1:07 pm
License plate renewals brought to you by Texters of America. Taking our eyes off the road and keeping our head in our apps.

Comment by Huh? Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 1:09 pm
Eddie and Jobo Letterhead for United Auto Insurance.

Comment by ChrisB Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 1:17 pm
“Click it or Ticket!”

Comment by Arthur Andersen " Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 1:20 pm
License plate renewals brought to you by Road Ragers of America, putting the pedal to the metal, flashing headlights and swearing at the slow pokes. We own the road, so get out of our way cuz we are comin’ through!

Comment by Huh? Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 1:22 pm
Use it for the opinion section of the Chicago Tribune. Then people might actually read it.

Comment by Porgy Tirebiter Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 1:23 pm
“Madigan: Power, Privilege, Politics” Playing in a Theater Near You!

This Message brought to you by the Illinois Policy Institute

Comment by cracked screen Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 1:27 pm
“Pure Michigan”

Comment by Stones Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 1:45 pm
“I’m Earl Scheib, and I’ll paint any car, any color for $99.95. No ups, no extras.”

Comment by a drop in Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 2:01 pm
“HBO’s ‘Dad’s Home State’, check you local listings for times”

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 2:07 pm
A buy-one, get one free coupon for license plates. Only the rear plate is needed, but we’ll toss in a matching, superfluous front plate for the same low, low price.

Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 2:51 pm
Native American Loans with 5000% interest rates

Comment by AlfondoGonz Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 3:50 pm
I have received a reminder in a few years.

Comment by Groucho Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 3:52 pm
Can’t we just have email reminders? I don’t think ads on government correspondence is a good idea.

Comment by Barrington Friday, Jan 20, 17 @ 4:35 pm