July 14, 2021 The Rock River Times.
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CHICAGO AUTO SHOW
Chicago Auto Show – If You Go BY CHARLES HERBST CONTRIBUTOR
This year’s, Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place will be quite di�erent than in past years. Most obviously, delayed by the pandemic, it’s happening in the middle of July, rather than the traditional middle-of-February slot. As of now, the plan is to resume the traditional February schedule in 2022. The show’s organizers, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, who have held the show since 1935, tell us to expect a lot of experimentation this year. As plans for this year’s show have unfolded, the details still seem to be evolving. The show opens on Thursday, July 15 and runs until Monday, July 19. It will only be held for 5 days instead of the usual 10. For the first four days, show hours are from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., with an 8 p.m. closing on Monday. Instead of the usual North and South Halls, the exhibition will be in the considerably smaller West Hall of McCormick Place, adjacent to Indiana Avenue. (Indiana Avenue is one block east of Michigan.) The Chicago Auto Show is a favorite venue for auto manufacturers to introduce new things, and many models have their world debut at the show. Although a few of the manufacturers are skipping this year’s show, there will still be dozens of di�erent cars on display. Camp Jeep, featuring the Belvidere-made, Jeep Cherokee, will again be at the show. A trip to this year’s show will require a bit more planning than usual. Tickets will not be available at McCormick Place and must be purchased online. There will be no discounted or free tickets this year. Tickets for visitors ages 13-61 are $13, older and younger will be charged $10. A 25-cent “convenience fee” will be added to the price of each ticket. When buying tickets this year, one must select a timed entrance window and day to attend. Tickets are not exchangeable for other dates or refundable. Once admitted
Government Notices Committee Report passed: 6/21/21 ORDINANCE NO. 2021-123-O WHEREAS, The City of Rockford is the owner of and possessed of the real estate hereinafter particularly described; and WHEREAS, the said real estate is no longer necessary, appropriate or required for the use of, nor profitable to, the City of Rockford; and WHEREAS, retention of the property is not for the best interest of said City of Rockford. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, THAT: Section 1: The City Council offer for sale of City owned property at 1020 North Avenue, PIN #11-14-332-014 at a minimum bid of $1,000, which includes advertising and with preference to the adjoining property owners. The city reserves the right to reject all bids. The subject property is legally described as follows: Lot Seven (7) as designated upon the Plat of Dyson Terrace, Deuel and O’Shay’s Re Subdivision of Lots 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, Block 3 of County Clerk’s Plat of Garrison’s Addition to the City of Rockford, the
to the show, you will be able to remain until closing, but there are no in-and-out privileges. In a departure from the past, food will not be sold inside the show and food and drinks cannot be taken inside the show. There will be numerous food concessions outside the show. It is not clear that, once in the show, you’ll be able to duck out for a snack in the food court and return to the show. Parking at McCormick Place is $17-25, again with no in-and-out privileges. Since the show was announced, the mask rule has evolved to require masks only for non-vaccinated attendees. The show cautions that visitors should bring masks along, as some of the vendors may require them to take a test drive or for other activities. If you use public transportation to get to the show, remember that buses, the el, and Metra trains all still require masks. The first-ever Chicago Auto Show Street Fest, featuring exhibitions, live entertainment, test drives and food vendors, will be held on Indiana Avenue, which will be closed to vehicular tra�c. The Street Fest will be held on Thursday through Sunday nights from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Admission to the Auto Show includes admission to the Street Fest. Remember, though, that if you leave the Auto Show before 6:30, you won’t be able to re-enter the show and attend Street Fest. Street Fest includes popular Chicago food vendors like Smoke Daddy, Connie’s Pizza and Goose Island. A variety of Chicago musical acts will perform over the four days, including the Freddie Dixon Blues Band, MudCityBlu, Manny Torres, and Cheryl Rodey. This year’s Auto Show will feature many vehicles along Indiana Avenue available for test drive. These will generally be available all-day by appointment. Making a strong statement at this year’s Chicago Auto Show, two outdoor exhibits from Ford will make their global
Plat of which is recorded in Book 86 of Deeds on Page 351 in the Recorder’s Office situated in Winnebago County, State of Illinois. Section 2: The Notice of said sale and the fact that said City of Rockford will receive bids for the purchase of said real estate shall be advertised in the Rock River Times, a weekly newspaper published in said City of Rockford, for three (3) consecutive weeks, the first publication to be not less than thirty (30) days before the day provided in said Notice for the opening bids for the real estate. Section 3: The said Notice shall set forth the fact that said bids will be received until 11:00 A.M.,
local Rockford time on August 16, 2021, at the office of the City of Rockford Purchasing Manager and shall be accompanied by a bank cashier’s or certified check payable to the City of Rockford for at least ten (10) percent of the amount of the bid, the balance to be paid in cash by the successful bidder within not more than fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of the City Council’s acceptance of his bid. The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Section 4: The provisions and sections of this Ordinance shall be deemed severable, and the invalidity of any portion of this Ordinance shall not affect the
debut: Built Wild and Built to Electrify. Built Wild will be an outdoor test track featuring the Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport. Built to Electrify will feature the all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV. Ford has made a major commitment to building electric vehicles, many of which are manufactured right in Chicago. Also on display will be the all-new
validity of the remainder. Section 5: All orders, resolutions, or ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed insofar as such conflict exists and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage, approval, and publication, as required by law. Section 6: A full, true, and complete copy of this Ordinance shall be published within ten (10) days after passage in pamphlet form by and under authority of the Corporate Authorities. 21340R TRRT 7/28 INVITATION TO BID AUBURN STREET CCDD FACILITY-CLOSURE 2021
BID NO.: 721-W-053 Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., local time, on July 30, 2021 at the office of the Central Services Manager, City Hall Building, 425 East State Street, 4th floor, Rockford, Illinois 61104. At that time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids will be accepted until the specified opening time and date. Any bidder attempting to deliver after the opening time and date will be refused. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on July 21, 2021 at 1111 Cedar Street 10:00 AM. Each bidder intending to submit a bid for this work must have a representa-
F-150, all-electric F-150 Lightning, and the just-unveiled Maverick. Maverick is a five-passenger, four-door pickup, with a hybrid powertrain-a first for a pickup-and a projected EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg city fuel economy and 500 miles of range on a single tank of gasoline. Prices for the Maverick begin at $19,995, and will be on sale this fall.
tive of the firm in attendance at the meeting or the bid will not be read or considered. Bid documents may be obtained at the office of the Central Services Manager, at City Hall, 4th floor, 425 E. State Street, Rockford, IL, 61104, or at https:// rockfordil.gov/city-departments/ finance/central-services/purchasing/open-bidsrfps/ Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the name of the bid, and the bid number. Each bidder shall submit with his bid the information specified in the bid documents for compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois on Fair Employment Practices
and with the City of Rockford’s Ordinance on Equal Employment and Business Opportunity. Any bid which fails to include the compliance items properly completed will not be read and will not be considered. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities. 21341R TRRT 7/14
