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General Building Info
The Sears Centre is a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose arena located in the
Northwestern suburb of Hoffman Estates, IL suitable for world-class
entertainment including concerts, family shows, sporting events, and much more
with capacities ranging from 3,000 (theater set-up) to 11,800 for end stage events.
Where is Hoffman Estates
Hoffman Estates, IL is a Northwestern suburb of Chicago located approximately
35 miles outside of the city and 20 miles from O’Hare International Airport. The
Sears Centre is located in the Prairie Stone Complex easily accessible and visible
from Interstate 90 between the I-59 and Beverly Road exits.
Directions
The Sears Centre is located on a 35-acre parcel within Prairie Stone Business Park, immediately
north of the Northwest Tollway and west of Illinois Route 59.
From the East:
Take I-90 West (the Northwest Tollway) to the Beverly Rd. exit and make a right. Make another
right at Prairie Stone Parkway. The building will be on your right.
From the West:
Take I-90 East (the Northwest Tollway) to the New Sutton Rd. (Route 59) exit. At the light, go
straight into Columbine Boulevard. The building will be on your right.
Public Transportation
Take the Route 610 - River Road - Prairie Stone Express. Visit the Pace Bus website
(http://www.pacebus.com) for more information.
Technical Information
Staging
Yes – 4x8 panels 48” to 78”
Barricade
Yes – 100’
Ice Floor
200’ x 85’
Spotlights
6
Loading Docks
2 --- Large Roll-Up Door can fit 2 trucks
Power
Stage Left 2x400amp/ 2x200amp
Stage Right 3x400amp
TV Truck Power 1x400amp
Shore Power
4 x 50 amps
Offices
3 Production Offices Stage Left -- Internet and Phone
Dressing Rooms
3 All with Bath and Showers Stage Left -- Internet and Phone
Team Rooms
4 All with Baths and Showers Stage Left -- Internet and Phone
Catwalk
Yes
Elevator to Catwalk Yes
Floor to Steel
70’
Arena Capacity
End Stage
Center Stage
Hockey
Indoor Football
Lacrosse
Basketball
Theater
Floor Seats
Parking
11,000
11,500
9,500
9,500
9,500
10,000
3,000 & up
2200 maximum
2500 on site / 1500 off site
Telephones
All lines are “dial 8”
See rate card for pricing
Police Escorts
Police escorts can be prearranged with an Event Coordinator.
Runners
Information can be provided by the Sears Centre Event Coordinator. It is the
responsibility of the promoter or event to arrange for runners.
Catering Assistants
Information can be provided by the Sears Centre Event Coordinator. It is the
responsibility of the promoter or event to arrange for catering assistants.
Catering
Levy Sports & Entertainment
(in-house contact)
Merchandising
Illinois Vendors
Steve Hill
630-202-0749
illinoisvendors@comcast.net
Furniture
Rental arrangements may be made through the Sears Centre Event Coordinator.
Pyrotechnics
Need to contact Hoffman Estates Fire Department.
Russ Gotha
Fire Prevention Bureau Manager
847-882-5155
russ.gotha@hoffmanestates.org
Equipment Rental
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Banquet Table
Cocktail Table
Table (8’)
Table (Classroom)
Skirting
Pipe & Drape
Riser
Telephone Line
Analog Line
High Speed Internet
$40
$40
$40
$40
Included with table rental
$15 per 8’ section
$20 per 8’x 8’ stage / $250 on larger stages
$150 per line
$250 per line
$200 unlimited use
Audio Visual
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Fax Transmittal
Video Projector
Speakerphone
Television
VCR
DVD
$1.00 per page
$200
$100
$75
$75
$75
Labor Rates
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Audio-Visual/Sound Tech $20 per hour
Event Supervisor
$300 per day
Head Usher
$20 per hour
Maintenance
$18 per hour
Paramedic
$65 per hour
Parking Lot Attendant
$20 per hour
Runner
$150 - $175 per day – see note
Scoreboard Operator
$20 per hour
Security Chief
$24 per hour
Security
$20 per hour
Ticket Seller
$18 per hour
Uniformed Police
$65 per hour
Usher/Ticket Taker
$18 per hour
Stagehands – IATSE Local 2 – Please contact Event Coordinator for information.
Teamsters – Local 714 - Please contact Event Coordinator for information.
Floor Plans
See end of packet.
Package Sending/Tracking
• UPS
www.ups.com
1-800-PICK UPS (742-5877)
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FedEx
www.fedex.com
1-866-393-4585
Local Light & Sound Companies
Sound
Gand Sound
1944 Lehigh Ave., Suite B
Glenview, IL 60026
847-724-3333
dB Sound
501 dB Drive
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 724-3333
Sound of Authority
8835 S. Greenwood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60619
773-374-1200
Lights
Upstaging
821 Park Ave.
Sycamore, IL 60178-2419
815- 899-9888
Performance Lighting, Inc
395 Kent Ave
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
847-952-9600
TLC
411 Heathrow Court
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
630-986-8200
Pyro
Strictly FX
1230 Jarvis Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
847-290-0272
Hospitals
Alexian Brothers Hospital Network
1555 North Barrington Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
(847) 843-2000
Provena St. Joseph Hospital
77 North Airlite Street
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 695-3200
Auto Rental / Limousine Rental
4 Star VIP
282 Commonwealth Dr.
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Brian Maddaleni
(630) 688-3737
(888) 982-7827
Enterprise Rent-A Car
460 Fort Hill Drive
Naperville, IL 60540
Jordan Pellettiere
(630) 753-8400 ext. 449
Hotels
Chicago Marriott Northwest (located in Prairie Stone)
4800 Columbine Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 747-0612
Fax: (847) 747-0619
Hilton Garden Inn
2425 Barrington Rd.
Hoffman Estates, Il 60195
(847)277-7889
Hyatt Regency Woodfield
1800 East Golf Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 605-1234
Churches
New Life Changers International Church
2500 Beverly Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 645-9100
www.changinglives.org
Church of the Cross – Presbyterian
465 W. Higgins Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
(847) 885-1199
www.cotc-pcusa.org
Beth Tikvah Congregation
300 Hillcrest Blvd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
(847) 885-4545
www.beth-tikvah.org
St. Hubert Church – Catholic
729 Grand Canyon Parkway
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
www.sainthubert.org
Golf Courses
Hilldale Golf Club
1625 Ardwick Dr.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
(847) 310-1100
Poplar Creek Country Club
1400 Poplar Creek Dr.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
(847) 884-0219
Mt. Prospect Golf Club
600 S. See Gwun Ave.
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 632-9300
Movie Theaters
AMC Loews Theatres South Barrington 30
175 Studio Dr.
South Barrington, IL 60010
AMC Loews Theatres @ Streets of Woodfield
601 N. Martingale Rd.
Schaumburg, IL
Contact Information
Sears Centre
5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Telephone: 847-649-2222 • Fax: 847-649-2322
www.searscentre.com
Executive Director
Jeff Bowen
jeff.bowen@searscentre.com
847-649-2201
Operations
Michael Carosielli
michael.carosielli@searscentre.com
847-649-2238
Event Coordination
Sarah Garcia
sarah.garcia@searscentre.com
847-649-2239
Ticketing/Box Office
Dan Guza
dan.guza@searscentre.com
847-649-2231
Marketing
Stephani Nagle
stephani.nagle@searscentre.com
847-649-2230
Levy Restaurants/Concessions
Mitch Phelps
mitch.phelps@searscentre.com
847-649-2232