Illinois
Located in Central Illinois, where Interstates 57 and 70 meet, Effingham offers the perfect centralized location to connect with others. With 16 hotels to unwind at, more than 65 restaurants to indulge in, and countless things to see and do… you’ll be hard-pressed to find a reason to leave.
Grab a menu at our farm to table restaurant, Firefly Grill… Catch a once-in-a-lifetime show at the Effingham Performance Center… Kick back with your favorite IPA at Effing Brew Company in Downtown Effingham… Devour local culture and sink into a laidback way of life. Stay awhile, and you’ll find that ‘awhile’ is never enough.
However you decide to explore Effingham, we encourage you to soak up the people, the places and the experiences that set us apart. For more information, or to view our Calendar of Events, visit www.visiteffinghamil.com or call 1-800-772-0750 to request a free Visitors Guide.
Effingham, IL 62401
Wondering what makes the greater Champaign-Urbana area brilliant? You’ll have to come visit us to see.
It goes beyond the destination, filled with arts and culture, scenic outdoor spaces, local award-winning food, and the University of Illinois. With our renowned Midwest Hospitality and our collection of urban and rural experiences, people can’t stop talking about our community. Maybe that’s why we’re the fastest growing city in Illinois.
Home of the Big Ten’s University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana is an ideal choice for regional gatherings. At a fraction of the cost of larger destinations, The Champaign-Urbana area is home to more than 4,500 hotel rooms and over 240,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, county-wide. Champaign is as diverse as mid-size towns come. We’ve got museums, theatres, boutique shopping, nightlife, fine dining and unparalleled attractions.
Get blown away in the Chicago Southland, home to the south/southwest suburbs of the Windy City. Planners love the mere five-hour drive from eight different states (IN, IA, KY, MI, MN, MO, OH & WI) plus convenient access to Midway and O’Hare International airports.
With over 5,600 hundred hotel rooms, including 9 full-service properties, the Chicago Southland offers unique meeting spaces and Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center’s corporate team building facility.
We assist meeting planners with site selection, bids/proposals, transportation coordination, registration and much more. Be sure to ask about our current incentive promotions and event services.
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
Discover what makes the Aurora Area of Illinois an outstanding sports destination. We're home to world-class venues like Stuart Sports Complex, one of the largest outdoor sports facilities in the country. Find out how we can accommodate your teams with affordable, brand-name lodging and a family-friendly collection of fun things to see and do in the Aurora Area of Illinois, just 40 miles west of Chicago.
Aurora, IL 60506
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Bloomington IL 61701
The Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will help coordinate the details of your next meeting or convention – from the initial site selection process to conducting after-convention reviews with you, in anticipation of your next event.
The CVB staff understands that hosting a meeting takes a lot of work and planning. We offer the convenience of being your liaison between the many choices of sites and services available in the Decatur/Forsyth area. From the beginning stages, we will work with you, based on your requirements and budget, in obtaining bids and selecting the venues and services best-suited for your group.
With meeting space for 10 or 10,000, DeKalb County offers unique venues for your next meeting, tour or convention. The DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited to welcome you to DeKalb County, we are here to assist you throughout your planning. We offer a comprehensive service program and will tailor our services to meet the needs of your group. Need something else? Let us know, we are here to help.
Community Outreach Building, Suite F
DeKalb, IL 60115
Nestled among rolling hills and woodlands in Northwest Illinois, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is the Midwest’s premier setting for meetings and events.
Boasting 15,000 sq. ft. of space, the resort can accommodate sales conferences, product presentations, and dinner banquets of up to 300 guests. Beautiful outdoor venues overlook Lake Galena or offer stunning views of the surrounding northern Illinois hills and woodlands, while sophisticated boardrooms set the stage for successful executive sessions or VIP gatherings. Our in-house capabilities include complete audio/visual services as well as banquet and catering services for breakfast, lunch, dinner, receptions, cocktail parties, and coffee breaks. Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is available throughout the resort, insuring that your guests are connected at every moment.
Galena, IL 61036
Elite Casino Resorts currently owns and operates multiple premier gaming and resort destinations in Iowa, Illinois and Nebraska. You will Live It Up! with our Vegas style casinos, first-class guest service and amenities, great entertainment, and exceptional food.
- Riverside Casino and Golf Resort® in Riverside, Iowa, located just 15 minutes from Iowa City, IA.
- Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort® located just 15 minutes from Sioux Falls, SD.
- Rhythm City Casino Resort® & located in the Quad Cities in Davenport, IA.
- Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort™ located in Carterville, IL and part of the greater Southern, IL region.
- Grand Island Casino Resort™ located in Grand Island, NE at the Fonner Park Thoroughbred Track.
Heritage Corridor Destinations is the home of The First Hundred Miles of Route 66, the historic Illinois & Michigan Canal Towns, and the magnificent Starved Rock Country. Our communities and cities are diverse in activities as well as terrain. From fine dining, museums and live theatre to canyons, waterfalls and sweeping prairies, the Heritage Corridor has an incredible offering for the most discerning meeting planner.
Jacksonville, IL, shines with its array of venue options for any event. Whether you're planning a serene business retreat outdoors, an elegant gathering in our banquet halls, a collegiate event, or a cozy meetup in a historic home, we've got you covered. Plus, the Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau now boasts renovated meeting spaces for up to 100 guests, complimentary for those staying in local hotels. Bookings are a breeze through any of our welcoming accommodations. With a wide selection of dining and lodging choices, Jacksonville invites you to experience the warmth of our community, where small-town vibes meet big, bold ideas.
Jacksonville, IL 62650
The OLC Education & Conference Center is a full-service, state-of-the-art venue ideal for in-person, livestreamed, recorded or hybrid learning and education activities.
Conveniently located in Rosemont, IL, the multi-functional OLC includes:
14,000+ square feet of flexible use space
Customized hybrid meeting solutions with livestreaming capabilities
Integrated, state-of-the-art technology and venue-wide WiFi
Hands-on bio-skills lab with 29 stations
Individually packaged, elegant creative and healthy food and beverage options
Experienced concierge meeting planning staff to support your event
Springfield, the capital of Illinois, offers friendly Midwest hospitality in addition to state-of-the-art meeting facilities and amenities. Meeting planners choose Springfield for its affordability, historic venues and authentic experiences, and accessibility.
Whether you’re an experienced planner or a volunteer organizing your first event, our full service staff will guide you every step of the way. We offer three convention regions; Historic Downtown with over 900 guest rooms and 130,000 sq. ft. of function space, the Southeast Corridor with nearly 1,300 guest rooms and 70,000 sq. ft. of function space, and the Illinois State Fairgrounds, a 366-acre site with a variety of options. Let us help make your next event legendary!
Springfield, IL 62701