 Allstate Arena By Veronica Linares

This is how it looks on the outside…

What is the Allstate Arena  It is a multi purpose arena in Rosemont Illinois  It is located near the intersection of Mannheim Road and Interstate 90, adjacent to the city limits of Chicago and O’Hare International Airport.  It was originally called the Rosemont Horizon  It first opened on July 2 nd 1980

Quick Interesting Facts  The Village of Rosemont issued 19 million dollars in bonds to finance the cost of the arena. They had exclusive contracts with the Barnum and Bailey circus among many others  On August 13 th 1979, the entire unfinished roof of the Rosemont Horizon, collapsed killing 5 construction worker, and hurting 16 others.  In 1999 Allstate insurance paid 20 million dollars for the completer repair of the arena in exchange for its naming rights.

Sports  They are hosts to the Depaul Blue Demons Basketball Program  This building hosted the NCAA program three times (1987, 1993, and  This arena is the standard venue when the WWE visits Chicago they hosted wrestle mania 3 times in (1986,1997, and 2006.)

Concerts  If there is anything that the Allstate Arena is known for is its concerts, it has hosted a vast majority of artists including just some like:  1.) The Rolling Stones  2.) Tina Turner  3.) Phil Collins  4.) Michael Jackson  5.)Bon Jovi etc.

Accomodations  With an 18,500 reserved seating capacity and forty-eight luxury suites, the Allstate Arena is one of the largest indoor entertainment facilities in the Chicago area.  The all state is affiliated with hotels such as the Hampton Inn, and the Hilton. It also invites its guests to stay at  Aloft  Best Western  Candlewood  And The Double Tree

Restaurants near the Allstate  Abruzzi Restaurant and Lounge  Andiamo Restaurant and Bar  Barnaby’s Family Inn  Basilico Ristorante  Bella Sera Restaurant, among many others.

Going Green  Take public transportation to the arena, car pool, or use hybrid cars  Recycle, all cups sold at the arena are recycled and are to be disposed of properly  They have installed sensor activated lights to help reduce the amount of time that the lights stay on  Why they do it? Recycling helps the earth, prevents global warming, and creates jobs.

Accessibility  Wheelchair Escorts  Accessible Disabled Tickets are available and limited  There are designated parking spaces for people with disabilities  They have sign language Interpreters  Service Animals and Guide Dogs are welcome  Emergency Evacuations Procedures are well taught to all employees, for them to escort the guests in case of an emergency  All Restrooms are also accessible.

Blue Demons Seating

Chicago Wolves Seating

Chicago Sky Seating

Chicago Rush Seating

Concert End Stage Seating

Concert Center Stage

Discussion Questions  1.) If you have ever been to the Allstate Arena, what is the best part about the memory, the venue itself? Or was it just the event?  2.) In our industry we see a lot of customer service on a day to day basis, do you think that it is as important at the Allstate? Would a bad experience with an employee deviate you from going again?  3.) In your opinion is the Allstate working at its full potential? When there are no special events going on, could it work out a different way to generate revenue? If so, what?