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* Press release…
Today, the Pritzker-Stratton Inaugural Committee announced the two anchor events of inauguration weekend in Springfield. They will both take place on Inauguration Day, Monday, January 14, 2019.
The ceremony to swear in Governor-elect JB Pritzker, Lieutenant Governor-elect Juliana Stratton and the other statewide elected officials will begin at 11 a.m. at the Bank of Springfield Center. Doors open at 9 a.m. Those interested in attending the swearing-in ceremony can request up to two complimentary tickets on the inauguration website beginning December 28.
The governor and lieutenant governor will host their inauguration celebration at 7 p.m. at the Exposition Building of the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Pre-sale tickets are on sale by invitation only with general sale tickets to be announced pending availability. Ticket sales will benefit Cabrini Green Legal Aid and the Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation.
ABOUT CABRINI GREEN LEGAL AID
CGLA was established in 1973 to serve legal needs arising from the lack of opportunity, criminalization of poverty, and racial inequity experienced within the Cabrini Green community. Since then, CGLA has grown beyond a single neighborhood to become a citywide, countywide, and now recognized statewide leader in supporting low-income individuals negatively impacted by the criminal justice system. Our mission is to seek justice and mercy for those living in poverty by providing legal services that strengthen individual lives, families, and communities. We aim to proactively fill the void of legal representation, wraparound services, and advocacy for those affected by the criminal justice system.
ABOUT THE ILLINOIS FAIRGROUNDS FOUNDATION
Leaders in the agricultural community established the Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that seeks to promote, support, assist, and sustain the Springfield and Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation’s activities will emphasize capital improvements at these sites, with an emphasis on restoration of buildings and capital enhancement.
ABOUT THE JB INAUGURATION COMMITTEE
The JB Inauguration Committee is collecting and voluntarily reporting the name, address, employer, and occupation of donors that contribute more than $1,000. We will not accept anonymous contributions or contributions in cash. JB Inauguration Committee is a 501(c)(4) not-for-profit organization.
All donations made to and ticket purchases made from the JB Inauguration Committee will be donated to Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic Inc. and Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation. Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic Inc. and Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation are 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations registered in the State of Illinois.
Contributions or gifts to the JB Inauguration Committee are not tax deductible.
Click here to access the inauguration website.
The Expo Building, where the ball will be held, is the largest building on the state fairgrounds.
And, man, the mad scramble to beg for invites to that ball is gonna be something to behold.
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Dec 14, 18 @ 10:17 am
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One of my favorite buildings on the fairgrounds, because the idea of an exposition building used to be one of the core attractions for state fairs and world expositions because of their previewing of new inventions that may impact the world. Also, I’ve always been interested in the expansive open spaces on the second floor and the “viewing gallery” on the third. I wonder how those will be utilized during the ball.
Comment by NIU Grad Friday, Dec 14, 18 @ 10:47 am
Both worthy causes.
Comment by lakeside Friday, Dec 14, 18 @ 10:56 am
Hitting the right notes so far.
Comment by wordslinger Friday, Dec 14, 18 @ 11:01 am
That is good that JB picked a Chicago based cause and a down state cause. It goes with his theme that we are all one state.
Comment by A Jack Friday, Dec 14, 18 @ 11:02 am
Great causes, good tone to set.
Should be a great celebration.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Dec 14, 18 @ 11:05 am
It truly is a great American tradition that we have peaceful transitions of power. Excitement. Hope. But all to often i end up dissapointed. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
Comment by Blue Dog Dem Friday, Dec 14, 18 @ 11:30 am
Cabrini Green Legal Aid is a top-notch program run by great people.
A more worthy choice would be hard to imagine.
– MrJM
Comment by @misterjayem Friday, Dec 14, 18 @ 11:31 am
$250/ticket… great cause, but that sure prices a lot of people out.
Comment by SaulGoodman Friday, Dec 14, 18 @ 11:32 am
and some people would complain if you hung them with a new rope.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Dec 14, 18 @ 11:36 am
And theme shall be “Dinner on the Titanic”.
Comment by Downstate Friday, Dec 14, 18 @ 11:54 am
=And theme shall be “Dinner on the Titanic”.=
Sorry, that was was already used in 2015.
Comment by JS Mill Friday, Dec 14, 18 @ 12:26 pm
Saul: where are you finding the $250 a ticket price tag at?
Comment by Seats Friday, Dec 14, 18 @ 1:20 pm
—Sorry, that was was already used in 2015.
Yes, we have a new captain. But rather than trying to change course or reverse engines, the new leader is all about Full Steam Ahead.
In 2008, Illinois collected $14.8 billion in revenue. Adjusted for inflation, today, that $14.8 billion is worth about $17.5 billion.
Yet in 2017, we collected over $32 billion in taxes. Our spending as a state is far outpacing the rate of inflation, and yet we only talk about more taxes, not lower spending.
Comment by Downstate Friday, Dec 14, 18 @ 2:39 pm
**Saul: where are you finding the $250 a ticket price tag at**
It’s been sent out via email to their invite-only list.
Comment by SaulGoodman Friday, Dec 14, 18 @ 2:59 pm
===In 2008, Illinois collected===
I’m not even gonna look up your numbers because your premise is so ridiculous. Remember what happened in 2008? The great crash?
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Dec 14, 18 @ 3:54 pm
Anyone know what the compensation is for the Executive Director of CGLA?
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Dec 19, 18 @ 4:14 pm