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A nonprofit designed to help with upkeep at the Illinois state fairgrounds plans on selling naming rights to fair buildings to help pay for improvements.
The Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation is in negotiations with corporations for naming rights to various buildings, Chairman John Slayton told The (Springfield) State Journal-Register. The foundation hopes to raise $3 million to $5 million a year to pay for improvements, he said.
“It will start to pick up soon,” Slayton said. “The naming rights are going to be our biggest dollars.”
* The Question: Your own corporate naming rights suggestions?
posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 1:50 pm
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The “Rauner Rent-To-Own Coliseum”. After you’ve paid $500 Million, you can slap your own name on it!
Comment by Me Again Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 1:55 pm
Rename the Director’s House to Fox Haven.
Comment by Anon221 Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 1:58 pm
GTCR
Comment by Try-4-Truth Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 1:58 pm
“State of Indiana” Illinois Fairgrounds
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 1:58 pm
To honor the memory of the good days and member projects, The Illinois General Assembly presents the Pork Patio.
Comment by Give Me A Break Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 1:58 pm
BECAUSE OF MADIGAN / S
Comment by MOON Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:01 pm
The Acme Horse Manure Barn
Comment by SAP Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:01 pm
The JB Pritzker Swine Building
Comment by Dublin Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:02 pm
The Hyatt Grandstand
Comment by Anon Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:02 pm
Guaranteed Rate.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:02 pm
Happy Hollow hills are now the Capitol Fax golf car hill climb and downhill slalom.
Comment by Give Me A Break Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:03 pm
It’s a worthwhile endeavor. $3-5 million/year seems a bit optimistic though.
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:03 pm
Peter Francis Geraci Bankruptcy Lawyer Fairgrounds
Legalzoom Bankruptcy Fairgrounds
“For all your billions in debt”
Pritzker Blagoyevich Grandstand
“Can I take your seat?”
Madigan & Getzendanner Fairgrounds
“Pay us so you can pay less”
Comment by JoeMaddon Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:04 pm
Fair CANADA
How many contracts do we have w/ Canada and then they fill the resources in other states? hmmm
I bet we are not behind on their contract!
Comment by #joblessIL Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:04 pm
Peabody Energy Conservation World
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:05 pm
The AFSCME Ticket Booth. It has minimum staffing of four people per window. It’s only open from 10-3 with an hour off for lunch. Workers get full retirement after three days of the fair. And everybody gets a guilt trip for not paying these “public servants” more on their way in.
Comment by Slider Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:05 pm
Raising $3-5 million when the grounds need in nearly $200 mil in maintenance and repairs? Seems a little short sighted and not a good return on investment.
Comment by Huh? Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:05 pm
Exelon Corps Conservation World
Comment by GOP Extremist Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:07 pm
A joint effort between AT&T and Verizon, and call it “The Phony Arena.”
Comment by Skeptic Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:08 pm
Dan Proft’s phony newspapers can each take a building…
1) There are enough papers
2) Uihein and Rauner will be paying for left-handedly
3) Leftover newspapers are great in cleaning animal stalls
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:11 pm
“The Biggest Looser Grand Stand”
Bruce Rauner Governor
Comment by So tired of political hacks Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:12 pm
It’s too bad Illinois isn’t home to any large, multi-national manufacturers of farm equipment. Or any large Agricultural processing companies that move Illinois grain across the globe. If we had any companies like that, they never would have allowed the fairgrounds to fall into such disrepair.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:13 pm
Standards and Poor’s Giant Slide
Comment by GOP Extremist Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:15 pm
The Ford Focus, because focus is a good thing
If not that then maybe The Trump Organization with the requirement that Rauner says the full name of organization
Comment by AC Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:16 pm
Cellini Pork Warehouse
Homeless Teen Cardboard Box
Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:21 pm
Asset Recovery Solutions, LLC Arena
Taco Bell Food-A-Rama Pavilion
RadioShack Coliseum
Comment by D. Schwarz Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:21 pm
We Don’t Own It, But You Can Name It Festival Park
Comment by Annonin' Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:25 pm
They can rename the State Police crash exhibit the Ruiner Ride.
Comment by RNUG Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:27 pm
The Pie’s the Limit Pizza Pavilion.
Comment by RNUG Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:28 pm
The Magikist Kissing Booth.
The Victory Auto Wreckers Bumper Cars.
The Long Chevrolet Newspaper Stand.
Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:29 pm
The Bruce V. Rauner Grandstand.
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:29 pm
Check out the Iowa State Fair. Every building seems to have a sponsor and their grounds and buildings are so much better than Illinois’. This is definitely a good deal for the taxpayers who can’t afford the $150 million to fix up the place.
Comment by Wylie Coyote Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:30 pm
Moody’s - Standard and Poor’s Big Slide
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:31 pm
The Pork Pavilion, brought to you by Madigan & Getzendanner.
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:33 pm
Poultry Pavilion - the unnamed yellow-voting General Assembly members “trust” fund.
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:35 pm
The Another Ag Building that doesnt pay its FAIR share of property tax building.
Comment by Blue dog dem Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:35 pm
Preparation H Arena “When it hurts, there”
Comment by old pol Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:35 pm
The Pepsi Ethnic Village, with constantly looping big screen video footage of that Kendall Jenner ad.
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:36 pm
Rich, you’re “en fuego”…
Illinois Tourism Tent - Sponsored by “Dad’s Home State”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:39 pm
=Raising $3-5 million when the grounds need in nearly $200 mil in maintenance and repairs? Seems a little short sighted and not a good return on investment.=
Mayor Daley told John Slayton this is a good thing, next order of business, parking meter leases.
Comment by Our Magician Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:39 pm
The Moody’s Bond Rating Giant Slide.
Comment by Our Magician Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:40 pm
The turn around ride that costs a fortune and goes nowhere.
Comment by Casual observer Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:41 pm
Illinois DCEO Tent sponsored by U-Haul.
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:41 pm
Rich Miller Beer Tent …
Comment by RNUG Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:42 pm
General Assembly Dance Hall … featuring shuffling and sidesteping
Comment by RNUG Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:43 pm
The Snoop Dogg Horticulture Building.
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:44 pm
The Fairgrounds of Banana Republic
Comment by Slippin' Jimmy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:45 pm
Brandt Dirt Track
Comment by RNUG Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:46 pm
First Aid Station sponsored by The Office of the Lt. Governor.
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:46 pm
First Alert Firehouse
Comment by RNUG Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:48 pm
The court ordered Illinois Stae Fair..
Comment by Casual observer Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:50 pm
ADM Restroom Facilities … because we know beans.
Comment by RNUG Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:53 pm
The Diane Rauner Arts and Crafty Dodging Building
Comment by RNUG Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:54 pm
The Kennedy Merchandise Mart Exhibition Hall
Comment by RNUG Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:56 pm
Trump Ethnic Village
Comment by Nick Name Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:58 pm
- RNUG - giving Rich a serious run for top. High bar today.
The Gov. Lingle Torchlight parade
The AFSCME Torchlight and Pitchfork parade
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:58 pm
The House Democratic Caucus Sheep Barn.
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 2:59 pm
MSI Shredding Facility
Comment by Anyone Remember Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:03 pm
Honest Joe Berrios Video Arcade Building.
Seriously, how far behind the times are the folks involved with the Illinois State Fair? Other festivals and fairs dealt with naming rights and corporate sponsorships eons ago.
Comment by Walter Concrete Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:03 pm
New Frontiers Wild West Whip Man Exhibit …
Comment by RNUG Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:04 pm
Ounce of Prevention Beer Tents.
Beers are $1,000,000 each but you don’t have to sell all that many.
Comment by don the legend Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:07 pm
The Duct Tape Director’s House.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:13 pm
Rich & 47th Ward are doing great today…
The “Local Officials Aren’t Welcome Anymore” Director’s Lawn…
Comment by downstate commissioner Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:20 pm
The “Bruce Rauner Manure Pits”
Comment by Downstate Commissioner Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:21 pm
The Rent a Wreck Coliseum.
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:22 pm
Speaker Madigan Goat Barn.
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:24 pm
The Jim Thompson Governor Who Loved the Fair Illinois State Fairgrounds. No snark or irony or other negative implications- Gee I wish he was back…
Comment by Downstate Commissioner Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:25 pm
Third House Sacred Cows Barn
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:25 pm
House of Mirrors brought to you by the House GOP caucus.
Comment by Give Me A Break Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:26 pm
Map of the Fair sponsored by Fair Map Coalition.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:30 pm
Third House Swine Barn.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:32 pm
MJMing Illinois since 1971
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:35 pm
The State Farm….state farm.
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:38 pm
The Speaker’s Buttah Cow
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:39 pm
Forrest Claypool’s Whine Tent
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:39 pm
The Scott Drury Grandstand.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:39 pm
K Lewis Swine Calling Contest
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:40 pm
The Mautino Lost & Not Found Tent
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:41 pm
Chris Kennedy’s Shetland Pony Rides
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:43 pm
Lou Lang’s Roping contest.
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:44 pm
Rich Miller’s Source Tent*
*location TBA. Off premises.
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:46 pm
Scott Drury Welcome Center
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:47 pm
Chicago media helicopter rides.
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:48 pm
Governor Rauner’s Whack-A-Mole Game.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:48 pm
The Fox News Fair, and Balanced Budget.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:50 pm
Pritzker Rest Rooms.
BYO TP. maybe even BYO T?
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:50 pm
Blago Foundation Shuttle service
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:52 pm
General Assembly Gelding Exhibit
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:53 pm
Diana Rauner Husband Calling Contest.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 3:57 pm
Duct Tape Hall (Illinois Building)
Comment by Q of the Day Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 4:03 pm
All fairgrounds exit signs brought to you by U-Haul.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 4:04 pm
The IPI Manure Shed.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 4:06 pm
The Liberty Principles Fake News Tent.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 4:10 pm
The Mike and Lisa Madigrandstand
Comment by Chambananon Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 4:10 pm
===All fairgrounds exit signs brought to you by U-Haul===
I concede.
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 4:12 pm
The J.B. Pritzger Grandstand Sound System:
“I hear ya. I hear ya.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 4:17 pm
Carhartt Avenue.
Education Street brought to you by the letter ‘G’.
Comment by zatoichi Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 5:15 pm
Building McBuildingface
Comment by CharlieKratos Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 5:34 pm
The Brandtstand. Seriously, they should use this one!
Comment by Captain Obvious Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 5:52 pm
Rent to own it arena
Google it fairgrounds
Jimmy Johns potties
Groupon Grandstand
Comment by One day at a time Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 9:14 pm
Koch industries Enviornmental Extinction Exhibition Hall
Comment by One day at a time Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 9:23 pm
Blago Auction Tent
Comment by walker Tuesday, Jun 6, 17 @ 11:33 pm
OxyContin first-aid tent
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 8:41 am
Cialis flag pole
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Jun 13, 17 @ 5:46 pm
Republican gutters
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Jun 13, 17 @ 5:48 pm
Trickel down down spouts
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Jun 13, 17 @ 5:49 pm
Kool-aid fair directors house
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Jun 13, 17 @ 5:58 pm
Figure eight uhaul trailer race
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Jun 13, 17 @ 6:01 pm
Troll bus to see the troll that lives there, yells at the public to “get off my lawn”
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Jun 13, 17 @ 6:13 pm
Wackey water camp grounds
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Jun 13, 17 @ 6:17 pm
I can’t believe it’s butter cow
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Jun 13, 17 @ 6:22 pm
Bob cat on a stick PETA tent
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Jun 13, 17 @ 6:23 pm