Illinois Comic Con Reschedules Sunday
Illinois Comic Con will reopen on Sunday at the Peoria Civic Center after a nearby ethanol plant bomb threat forced a Saturday cancellation, pjstar.com reported.
The sudden shutdown disrupted a packed weekend at the downtown venue. Organizers worked through the night to reconfigure the gathering into a single-day event.
Early wristband pickup starts at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, with the main show floor opening at 10 a.m. The convention runs until 5 p.m., according to an update posted on Facebook.
“All departments and agencies have given the all-clear and lifted the evacuation zone. We are a full go for Sunday!” organizers wrote on Facebook.
Tickets and Schedules Change for Restructured Single-Day Format
Ticket holders face several changes for the restructured single-day format. Single-day tickets for either Saturday or Sunday remain valid for Sunday entry.
Ticketmaster automatically issues refunds for weekend passes. Organizers ask those ticketholders to purchase a single-day pass instead.
“We know it’s a pain, but please bare with us. Please come out and join us! There are plenty of vendors, artists, and celebs waiting to see you!!” organizers wrote on Facebook.
The revised schedule includes a costume contest with a time to be announced. Panel schedules, Q&A sessions, and photo op times are slated for release as staff finalize details.
Flight Groundings Limit Guest Lineup
A Federal Aviation Administration ground stop on Friday compounded travel difficulties for the convention. Several scheduled celebrity guests could not fly into Peoria.
Absent talent includes Rob Paulsen, Alex McKenna, Grey Delisle, Omri Katz, and Ron Perlman. Nakia Burrise, Randy Blythe, Rob Van Dam, Jeremy Clark, and Emilio Rivera also missed the event due to flight disruptions.
Friday’s security concerns began when authorities responded to the bomb threat near the ethanol plant. The incident also forced the cancellation of a Jon Pardi concert and a “CASAblanca – Dancing with the Local Stars” event.
The Peoria Rivermen postponed their Saturday night game against the Evansville Thunderbolts for a later date. The team plays on Sunday at 3:15 p.m. as originally scheduled.
Sunday Event Schedule Details
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Early Wristband Pickup | 9:30 AM | Peoria Civic Center |
| Costume Contest | To Be Announced | Peoria Civic Center |
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to my weekend pass if I cannot attend on Sunday?
Ticketmaster automatically refunds weekend passes. Organizers ask those affected to purchase a single-day ticket for Sunday’s revised event.
Which celebrity guests missed the convention due to travel restrictions?
Ten guests missed the event because of an FAA ground stop on Friday, including Ron Perlman, Rob Van Dam, and Omri Katz.
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