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"IDOT creates new state highway maps every two years to make sure
Illinois motorists and visitors have the most up-to-date information
while traveling around the state. By working with a corporate
sponsor like Best Western, we're able to offer this valuable
resource at a reduced cost," said Sees.
As part of the sponsorship agreement, Best Western Hotels of
Illinois pays the state $105,000. That allows the company to display
its logo on the map and at map distribution areas throughout
Illinois, including rest areas, tourism information centers,
government facilities and other areas frequented by motorists. After
payment for the corporate sponsorship, the total cost to the state
for the maps this year will be $350,240 for the 3.1 million maps
produced.
"We are excited and thrilled to be renamed the sponsor of the
official highway map of the state of Illinois," said Jill Velez,
co-op chair of Best Western Hotels of Illinois. "It's been a great
partnership."
The maps are distributed free to the public. Maps will also be
shared through the Illinois Office of Tourism as part of the
Illinois Travel kit (available worldwide upon request).
Copies of the new map will also be available at the IDOT exhibit
located near the Dairy Building at the Illinois State Fair as well
as at the DuQuoin State Fair later this month.
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from Illinois
Department of Transportation news release received from the
Illinois Office of Communication and Information] |
