As part of the #Riverside150 celebrations, the Village of Riverside is offering a unique opportunity for residents, former residents, and history enthusiasts to acquire a genuine piece of local heritage. Retired Street Signs from around the village are being auctioned off online, allowing you to own a tangible piece of Riverside’s past. These iconic street signs, which have guided locals and visitors for decades, are being replaced as part of a village-wide signage update. The proceeds from this special auction will directly contribute to funding the new signage project and supporting various #Riverside150 anniversary events. Don’t miss this chance to claim a historic Riverside street sign and support your community!
Riverside Street Sign Auction: January 2025
Mark your calendars! The online auction for Riverside street signs will commence on Monday, January 20, 2025. This initial auction will feature a selection of street signs and will run for two weeks, concluding on Monday, February 3rd. A second auction round is planned for August, offering further opportunities to acquire these unique collectibles.
Here are the key details for the January auction:
- Auction Launch: Monday, January 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
- Auction Closure: Monday, February 3, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
- Auction Platform: iBid (State of Illinois Online Auction) – https://ibid.illinois.gov/
- Starting Bid Per Sign: $300
- Number of Signs in January Auction: 47 signs, representing 18 unique street names.
- Payment Deadline: Saturday, February 8, 2025
- Sign Collection Period: Friday, February 7, 2025 (8:00 a.m.) – Friday, February 28, 2025 (4:30 p.m.)
Get Ready to Bid on Your Riverside Street Sign
To participate in the January 2025 online street sign auction, all interested bidders must register for an account on the State of Illinois Online Auction (iBid) platform. Account creation is mandatory for bidding. To register, visit https://ibid.illinois.gov/ and click “Register Now” in the top left corner. Please be aware that there might be a slight delay in account activation as iBid verifies new registrations to prevent automated bot accounts. Detailed, step-by-step instructions for account creation are available in the FAQ section on the iBid website.
Discover the Street Sign Auction Inventory
The January auction boasts a diverse inventory of Riverside street signs. Below is a list of the street names included in this auction:
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Arlington Rd (1 sign available)
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Barrypoint Rd (5 signs available)
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Blackhawk Rd (1 sign available)
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Bloomingbank Rd (5 signs available)
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Burling Rd (1 sign available)
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Coonley Rd (3 signs available)
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Fairbank Rd (3 signs available)
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Haas Ave (1 sign available)
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Lafayette Rd (1 sign available)
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Lawton Rd (1 sign available)
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Lindberg Rd (1 sign available)
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Lionel Rd (3 signs available)
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Millbridge Rd (3 signs available)
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Miller Rd (1 sign available)
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Ogden Ave (2 signs available)
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Riverside Rd (6 signs available)
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S Delaplaine Rd (1 sign available)
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Scottswood Rd (8 signs available)
Understanding the Auction Process
Once the auction opens on January 20th, registered iBid users can begin placing bids on their desired Riverside street signs. The starting bid for each sign is $300, and subsequent minimum bid increments are set at $5. While the iBid system is designed to notify bidders when they have been outbid, it is highly recommended that participants monitor the platform regularly to stay informed of the bidding on their preferred signs.
At the auction’s conclusion on February 3rd, the iBid system will automatically email winning bidders. Winners will also receive a follow-up email from the Village of Riverside, which will include a payment link and instructions for collecting their street sign from Village Hall. Payment is required by February 8th. Winners must present government-issued photo identification when picking up their street sign. For winning bidders residing outside of Riverside, shipping can be arranged at the winner’s expense, with estimated costs ranging from $50 to $100.
It is crucial to note that winners who do not claim and collect their street sign by Friday, February 28th at 4:30 p.m. will forfeit their auction win. In such cases, the street sign will be offered to the next highest bidder, who will have 14 days to claim it. This process will continue until each auctioned street sign is successfully claimed. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to own a unique piece of Riverside history!
