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Bike show at fairgrounds canceled
Waukegan News-Sun ^ | May 03,2008 | News-Sun Staff Report

Posted on 05/03/2008 7:32:27 PM PDT by justkillingtime

Citing safety concerns, Grayslake officials have forced the cancellation of Sunday’s Ironhorse Bike Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

Grayslake Mayor Tim Perry on Friday released a statement saying the bike show, which was expected to attract up to 20,000 bikers, would not be held as planned.

“Based upon the information obtained, the Grayslake Police Department became concerned about circumstances which threaten the health and public safety of those attending the event and the people of Grayslake,” the statement from Perry’s office read. “In light of this new information, Grayslake officials felt that adequate protection could not be maintained and the canceling of the permit for the event was in the best interests of the health and safety of the public.”

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Sunday's Ironhorse Roundup Bike Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake has been canceled. Some of the scheduled events will still be held at Austin's Saloon & Eatery in Libertyville.

(File Photo) The cancellation throws a wrench in the works for organizers, said Tom Kief, the morning host at 95-WIIL Rock radio station, one of the event’s main sponsors.

Kief said the station, along with Austin’s Saloon & Eatery, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville, are looking for more explanation as to why the event was called off. Kief said they expected more than 20,000 people at the event.

Austin’s is the host of the fourth annual event, which was to feature many vendors as well as former Motley Crüe front man, Vince Neil. Some events Sunday will continue at Austin’s, Kief said.


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To: justkillingtime
Been thinking about this. I think all the bikers should just show up in Grayslake Sunday and tour the town in mass going 5 mph the whole day.
21 posted on 05/03/2008 11:26:18 PM PDT by Lockbar (March toward the sound of the guns.)
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To: chris_bdba
Large bike shows tend to bring in a lot of money.

No kidding. When I worked retail, HOG rallies were money weeks. Lines out the door. Just a bunch of people having a good time and not hurting anyone.

22 posted on 05/03/2008 11:45:13 PM PDT by MediaMole
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To: milford421

Ping.


23 posted on 05/04/2008 12:45:04 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/1990507/posts?page=451 SURVIVAL, RECIPES, GARDENS, & INFO)
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To: justkillingtime

I don’t get this. Was there a terrorist threat or that? Or just patty waist politicians?


24 posted on 05/04/2008 12:51:10 AM PDT by Steve Van Doorn (*in my best Eric cartman voice* 'I love you guys')
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To: Steve Van Doorn

I wonder if the liberals in city hall thought that a biker convention is the same as Gathering of Eagles, and that this was a way of taking a shot at both?

Likely there aren’t many latte-sipping Bush-hating PC libs among Harley-Davidson riders.

Just a certain culture clash, maybe? As in, “these aren’t our kind of people, and we don’t want them around.”


25 posted on 05/04/2008 3:28:12 AM PDT by elcid1970 (My cartridges are dipped in pig grease.)
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To: Cobra64

He just calls ‘em as he sees ‘em, Bucko.


27 posted on 05/04/2008 6:54:21 AM PDT by junkman_106 (Once is chance, twice is coincidence, thrice is enemy action ---007/Ian Fleming)
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To: elcid1970

I sincerely hope that I never become grouped with that “kind” of people, even by accident. I’ve been a biker for over 50 years and I am always disappointed when I get “looked down on” by “those kind of people”.


28 posted on 05/04/2008 6:59:25 AM PDT by junkman_106 (Once is chance, twice is coincidence, thrice is enemy action ---007/Ian Fleming)
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To: junkman_106
He just calls ‘em as he sees ‘em, Bucko.

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You're right junkman. Nice moniker BTW.

29 posted on 05/04/2008 2:19:31 PM PDT by Cobra64 (www.BulletBras.net)
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To: justkillingtime
It's pretty funny how Grayslake is. It's no wonder big businesses do not want to move in there to help ease the high tax rate of grayslake property owners. The school system is horrible. I also feel bad for people trying to sell a house in that town. The Iron Horse deal is just another bad mark against Grayslake. Sorry to the people that live there. I made the mistake of moving there about 6 years ago. I've been out of there for 4. Glad I got out.
30 posted on 05/04/2008 8:43:45 PM PDT by John_S_L
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