Let Illinois host your next special event! World-renowned convention centers and meeting facilities throughout the state are ideal for corporate events, expositions, and trade shows of all sizes.We have the professional facilities and proven experience to make your next Chicago event or Illinois meeting the most impressive ever. Illinois is the most diverse and populated state in Americas heartland, and home to the country's 3rd most populous city, Chicago. The state is comprised of three major regions, with each possessing distinct culture, landscape and attractions.

Nearly 13 million Illinoisans call this diverse Midwestern state home,and several Fortune 500 companies claim the state as their corporate headquarters. The state's central location, well-established transportation systems, and exciting attractions make this state the logical and ideal choice to host your next business conference or special event.

Chicago
Chicago goes by a few nicknames including "The Windy City", "The City of Broad Shoulders", "The City that Works," and "The Second City". Regardless of the name you choose to give it, there are plenty of year-round Chicago events to keep you entertained during your next trip to this bustling city along Lake Michigan. Chicago's nearly three million people spend their days devouring deep-dish pizza, cheering-on their beloved professional sports teams, laughing with the crowds at the famous launch pad comedy club "Second City," and shopping along the famous "Magnificent Mile" on Michigan Avenue in downtown.

Enjoy a fantastic view of Chicago's famous skyline from Navy Pier or stop by the nearby John Hancock Center or the Sears Tower for a bird's eye view of Chicago's notable architecture, along with an unforgettable view of the surrounding region.

For your next convention or conference, consider hosting it at one of Chicago's world-class museums. The John G. Shedd Aquarium, located right in downtown Chicago on Lake Michigan, is a perfect setting for any special event, or check out the nearby Field Museum for a special event your guest will surely remember. Also near downtown at a fantastic location along the Lake, resides the expansive Museum of Science and Industry, another great venue for Chicago conventions or any Chicago banquet.

Whether you are planning a Chicago wedding near the famous Buckingham Fountain, or a large business conference in one of the expansive Chicago hotels, your guests will love all Chicago has to offer.

Chicago Suburbs
For those who are planning an event in Chicago, but don't want to deal with the bustle of a major city, tremendous meeting facilities are also available in the multitude of Chicago Suburbs. The characteristics of the Chicago suburbs range from large modern corporate buildings, to quaint village towns and university towns stretching across Northern Illinois.

Chicago Suburbs such as Downer's Grove, Oak Brook, Schaumburg, and Wheaton all offer several banquet halls or other meeting facilities to host a special event near Chicago. 

Central Illinois
Heading south, and over Interstate-80, visitors enter Central Illinois. This part of the state truly is the "Land of Lincoln" and is home to the state's capital, two large universities, and the large metropolitan area of Peoria. Take advantage of the large campuses of Illinois State University in Bloomington/Normal and the University of Illinois in Champaign, both offering banquet halls and conference centers for your special event in Central Illinois.

Southern Illinois
Moving even farther south, and below Interstate-50, Illinois travelers will find a wealth of great banquet and meeting facilities in Southern Illinois. This area of Illinois is distinct from the "Great Plains" topography of the northern section of the state, due to its avoidance of the ancient glaciers that flattened this region of the US over thousands of years. Southern Illinois is characterized by a hilly and tree-filled landscape, which makes for a gorgeous wedding scene in Southern Illinois. Plan your Southern Illinois event on the campus of of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, or near the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area on the west side of the state.

The Land of Lincoln has much to offer its visitors. From the lively bleachers at Wrigley Field during a Cubs game in Chicago, to the presidential museum in Central Illinois, visitors are sure to find much to explore during special events in Illinois.