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Illinois Building

History
This three-story facility, constructed in 1949, has many amenities that frequently are of service to events such as wedding receptions and proms. An overhead door, concession area, walk-in cooler and storage area are available to provide you with added conveniences. For entertainment purposes, an appealing 470-seat theater is available with dressing rooms.

Other notable features are the international trends incorporated into the styling and the large, plate glass exhibit windows, which are set into the walls underneath the porch area. This area is located on the roof of the Illinois Building and is topped by a covered deck, which provides an amazing view of the fairgrounds, and would be an exceptionally ideal location for private parties.

Description
 
SPECIAL FEATURES
12,272 square feet (MAIN FLOOR)16,129 square feet (ROOF TOP) 2,640 square feet (MEZZANINE)
Metal Halide Lighting
Heating/Air Conditioning
Restrooms
Theater
Rooftop
120' x 10' Display Windows
Concession Area
Walk-In Cooler
Storage
9'10 x 10' Overhead Door
Telecom Capability
Electric and Water Utilities
ADA Accessible
Nearby Parking
Full Kitchen
CLIENTELE
Wedding Reception
Proms
Musical Entertainment
Giant Flea Market
Quarter Midget Swap Meet
Illinois Food Products Show
Auctions
Cat Show
Sangamon Valley Woodcarvers
Diagram of building floor plan

Virtual Tour
Front
Illinois building front, click for larger picture
Lincoln
Lincoln statue, click for larger picture
Side
Illinois side, click for larger picture

Interior Panorama
Click and drag image or use the bottom right corner buttons to move the panorama.

Rates

Rates on this web page are subject to change.
Daily Rate: $600   Main Floor & Mezzanine
$275   Theatre
$550   Roof top

Provision main floor and mezzanine include: 200 tables, 600 chairs

Additional Expenses: metered electric & gas

Reservation of the Illinois Building will require a non-refundable deposit of $150 or 30% of the total rental whichever is greater. The deposit shall be payable with the completed application. All written reservations will be held for a maximum of 30 days. The deposit will be applied to the facility rental costs.

NON-FAIR EVENTS USAGE APPLICATIONS

Any application received by the Non-Fair Events Office that is not completely filled out will be returned immediately. Please be sure to complete the entire application, indicating set up times, event times, dates and clean up times. Also be sure to indicate if you will be serving or selling alcohol. Number of tables and chairs MUST be indicated.

SET UP / CLEAN UP

Lessee shall be allowed set up and clean up times for preparation for the event. If more than one day is requested for set up or clean up, the rate of one-half of the daily rate per day will be assessed. The Department will determine the additional length of time allowed.

EQUIPMENT AND LABOR RATES - (EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)

The following equipment is available from the Illinois State Fairgrounds upon request.  All equipment MUST be requested on the Non-Fair Events Usage Application.  The equipment rental fee, plus labor fees for delivery/pick-up are additional expenses.

Barricades

$  5.00

Concrete Barriers

$  20.00

Picnic Tables

$  4.00

Bleachers (50 seats)

$50.00

Crowd Control Gates

$  15.00

Podiums

$10.00

Bleachers (143 seats)

$75.00

Easels

$    1.00

Risers (4' x 8' or 6' x 6')

$20.00

Bulletin Boards

$  5.00

Fans (box)

$    5.00

Rodeo Gates

$10.00

Bucking Chutes

$50.00

Fans (pedestal)

$  10.00

Snow Fencing (per roll)

$  3.00

Calf Chutes

$50.00

Horse Jumps

$  10.00

Tables (extra) 5' x 30"

$  3.00

Cattle Head Chutes

$25.00

Information Booths

$  25.00

Ticket Booths

$25.00

Cattle Panels

$10.00

Judges Tables

$    5.00

Turn Styles

$25.00

Chairs (extra)

$  1.00

Livestock Scales

$250.00

White Picket Fence

$  8.00

Coat Racks

$  5.00

Livestock Tanks

$    5.00

Wood Counters

$  5.00

 Limited six-foot long and five-foot long banquet tables and chairs are available in designated facilities on the fairgrounds.  If additional tables and chairs are desired, you MUST request them in advance through the Non-Fair Events Office.  If approved, there is a cost for rental and labor to deliver and pick up any additional equipment or items requested.  Any special utilities, crafts labor, services, materials, delivery or pick up will be additional expenses.

CONCERT SET-UP RATES

Equipment rental and labor rates for the set-up of risers and crowd control gates for concerts held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds are charged in the following package plans:

 
Package A - $2,860.00  Package B - $2,470.00 Package C - $1,820.00 Package D - $962.00
80 Risers
30 Crowd Control Gates
75 Risers
20 Crowd Control Gates
36 Risers
34 Crowd Control Gates
25 Risers
12 Crowd Control Gates

Extra risers or crowd control gates may be added to a package at a rate of $26.00 per item (includes labor).  If less than 25 risers and 12 crowd control gates (Package D) are required for set-up, individual equipment rental and prevailing wage rates will apply.  Package rate also includes electrician overtime to turn power on and off for concert unless an electrician is needed for the duration of the concert.  Then, electrician labor will be charged at the prevailing wage rate with a minimum 3 hours charged.

The following rates are prevailing wage rates approved by CMS and are subject to change.

LABOR CHARGES

HOURLY RATE

OVERTIME RATE

Carpenter

$28.29

$42.44

Electrician

$33.51

$50.27

Grounds Crew Labor

$14.80

$22.20

Laborer

$25.50

$38.25

Operator

$30.45

$45.68

Painter

$27.45

$41.18

Plumber

$36.09

$54.14

Track Maintainer

$23.60

$35.40

Security

$22.61

$33.92


CONCESSION / VENDOR RATES - RATE IS $5.00 PER FRONT FOOT (10' MINUMUM) PER DAY OR NEGOTIATED PERCENTAGE OF GROSS RECEIPTS PLUS APPLICABLE ELECTRIC FEES

Lessees of facilities desiring food and/or beverage concession space must provide the Non-Fair Events Office with the names and addresses of such concessions.  Such concessions shall contract directly with the Non-Fair Events Office.  The fee is $5.00 per front foot per day (10' minimum) or a negotiated percentage of gross receipts.  $1 million general liability insurance with the IL Dept. of Agriculture listed as additional insured is required for all such concessions.  All concessionaires must contract with the Non-Fair Events Office prior to said event.  All food vendors offering food at an event that is open to the public must contact the Illinois Department of Public Health at least two weeks prior to said event.

ELECTRIC FEES FOR ALL CONCESSIONS/VENDORS/EXHIBITS -- $30.00 ELECTRICAL HOOKUP FEE FOR ALL OUTSIDE HOOK-UPS PLUS DAILY ELECTRIC CHARGES AS FOLLOWS: 

30 amps - $10.00 per day,
60 amps - $15.00 per day, and
100 amps - $25.00 per day

INSURANCE -- $1 MILLION DOLLAR POLICY IS REQUIRED

General Liability -  $250,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $250,000.00 property damage.  In addition, Lessee should have Workmen's Compensation in the amount required by law, if applicable.
Dram Shop - $500,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 combined; $500,000.00 property damage and $500,000.00 loss of support.
THE IL DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MUST BE LISTED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED FOR GENERAL LIABILITY AND DRAM SHOP.

 

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