SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Specialty license plates promoting Chicago and St. Louis professional sports teams have contributed $13 million to public schools.
Secretary of State Jesse White says there are 71,299 license plates on the road in Illinois featuring the logos of the Bears, Blackhawks, Cubs and White Sox of Chicago, and the Cardinals of St. Louis.
The public may order the Sports Team Series license plates by visiting www.ilsos.gov. The cost is $69 each, with $25 going to public schools. Fans may order random numbers, personalized, or vanity plates. It will take approximately six weeks to receive license plates in the mail after ordering.
Since taking effect in 2010, the program has produced just over $13 million for schools.
• White Sox: 21,890
• Chicago Blackhawks: 19,848
• Chicago Cubs: 13,970
• Chicago Bears: 8,620
• St. Louis Cardinals: 3,555
• Chicago Bulls: 3,416
