08/23/11: Jesse White and the Chicago White Sox Unveil New Permanent Sox License Plate

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and the Chicago White Sox unveiled the new White Sox
permanent Illinois license plate today.
The black plate, which features the Sox logo, was on display during a press conference at the James
R. Thompson Center. Former Chicago White Sox players Minnie Minoso and Moose Skowron,
Senior Director of Community Relations Christine O'Reilly and White Sox mascot Southpaw were
present for the unveiling.
"I am proud to make the Chicago White Sox license plates available to the public as a means of
showing team spirit and supporting public education across the state," said White. "With the team in
playoff contention, it is a fitting time for motorists to purchase a Sox license plate."
Twenty-five dollars from each license plate goes to the Professional Sports Teams Education Fund
and is earmarked for the Common School Fund, which supports public schools throughout the state
of Illinois.
"We are thrilled that White Sox fans have another way to show their support for the team," said
O'Reilly. "And in doing so, they can contribute to a great cause and help education programs in
Illinois."
Public Act 095-0331, enacted in 2002, allows for Illinois sports teams to have license plates
designated as Professional Sports Teams license plates. The Chicago White Sox are the fifth sports
team in the state to take advantage of the law.
Starting today, the public can preorder the license plates by visiting www.cyberdriveillinois.com.
Fans can order random number, personalized or vanity plates. The cost to purchase a random number
Sox plate for a currently titled vehicle with valid Illinois registration is $69. Pricing varies for vanity
and personalized license plates.

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