WASHINGTON, August 12 - On Wednesday, August 17th, the President will travel to Illinois, the third day of his three-day economic bus tour in the Midwest. The President will host town halls in Atkinson and Alpha, Illinois before returning to Washington. Air Force One will depart from the Air National Guard Base in Peoria, Illinois. The departure of Air Force One is open to pre-credentialed members of the media, but closed to the public.
While in the Midwest, the President will discuss ways to grow the economy, strengthen the middle class and accelerate hiring in communities and towns across the nation and hear directly from Americans, including small business owners, local families, private sector leaders, rural organizations, and government officials. The President knows we must do everything we can to promote economic growth, restore confidence in our nation's future and enhance the sense of optimism for future generations.
Members of the media who wish to cover the President's town hall in Atkinson, IL should RSVP HERE by Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. EDT / 11:00 a.m. CDT.
Members of the media who wish to cover the President's town hall in Alpha, IL should RSVP HERE by Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. EDT / 11:00 a.m. CDT.
Members of the media who wish to cover the Air Force One departure from Air National Guard Base should RSVP HERE by Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. EDT / 11:00 a.m. CDT.
LOGISTICAL INFORMATION FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY, NOT FOR BROADCAST OR PUBLICATION
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Town Hall with President Barack Obama in Atkinson, IL
Wyffels Hybrids Inc.
740 East Henry Street
Atkinson, IL 61235
Live Truck Parking: Parking will be directed on site, off of 740 East Henry Street
Media Pre-set Time: 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. CDT (All media with heavy equipment must pre-set equipment on site). Live trucks MUST cable-in during this time. Media will not have access to their equipment during the security sweeps from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. CDT.
USSS Sweep: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. CDT
Media Entrance: Media will be directed on site.
Media Access Time: 9:30 a.m. CDT
Final Access Time: 10:30 a.m. CDT
Event Begins: 11:30 a.m. CDT
Cable Run: 300 feet
Throw: 60 feet
Limited workspace and power are available. Wireless Internet is not available.
Contact for planning and logistical purposes (media only): Valerie Tyburski, 202-757-9534
Ticket Distribution Information:
Members of the general public: The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required and will be available at the following ticket distribution location beginning at 8:00 AM CDT, on Monday, August 15, 2011. Tickets will be limited to two per person and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Wyffels Hybrids Inc
740 East Henry Street
Atkinson, IL 61235
Town Hall with President Barack Obama in Alpha, IL
Country Corner Farm Market
5333 U.S. Highway 150
Alpha, IL 61413
Live Truck Parking: Parking will be directed on site, off of 5333 U.S. Highway 150
Media Pre-set Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CDT (All media with heavy equipment must pre-set equipment on site). Live trucks MUST cable-in during this time. Media will not have access to their equipment during the security sweeps from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CDT.
USSS Sweep: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CDT
Media Entrance: Media will be directed on site.
Media Access Time: 1:30 p.m. CDT
Final Access Time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
Event Begins: 3:30 p.m. CDT
Cable Run: 300 feet
Throw: 45 feet
Limited workspace and power are available. Wireless Internet is not available.
Contact for planning and logistical purposes (media only): Kristina Broadie, Kristina_T_Broadie@who.eop.gov
Air Force One Departure
Air National Guard Base
2416 S. Falcon Blvd.
Peoria, IL 61607
The departure of Air Force One is open to pre-credentialed members of the media, but closed to the public.
Media parking: Media will be directed on site. Media must present a valid drivers license upon entry to the base
Live truck parking: Directed on site
Media Pre-set: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CDT (All media with heavy equipment must pre-set equipment on site. Live trucks MUST cable-in during this time. Media will not have access to their equipment during the security sweeps from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CDT)
Sweep: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CDT
Media Access: 5:00 p.m. CDT
Final Access: 5:30 p.m. CDT
Cable run: 250 feet
Throw: 200 feet
Air Force One Departure: 6:45 p.m. CDT
Contact for planning and logistical purposes (media only): Valerie Tyburski, 202-757-9534
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