Studio Rental for urgent press conference held on 11/18/25

The Illinois Secretary of State's Office awarded a $4,000 open market small purchase contract to Moonlight Studios, a Chicago-based venue, for hosting a press conference on November 18, 2025. The contract covers venue rental at Moonlight Studios, including the Main Studio and Green Room, with event logistics spanning from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Included in the rental are 15 72-inch round tables, 9 highboy tables, 2 10-foot bar structures, 2 coat racks, 100 hangers, and 50 white folding chairs, with comprehensive lighting provisions.

The event's purpose appears to be a mass awareness campaign regarding a digital identification available on Apple Wallet for Illinois constituents. The contract was processed under sole source or immediate need conditions, with Moonlight Studios selected for their immediate availability and coordinated audiovisual and staging capabilities. The contract was executed by Katherine Tople representing Alexi Giannoulias, the Illinois Secretary of State, with the full $4,000 venue rental fee paid prior to the event date, resulting in a zero balance due.