Illinois

Aurora Area Sports Alliance


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.

630-256-3193
43 W. Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL 60506
Decatur Area CVB

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.

(217) 423-7000
202 E. North Street Decatur, IL 62523
Dekalb County CVB

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.

815-756-1336
2500 N Annie Glidden Rd
Community Outreach Building, Suite F
DeKalb, IL 60115
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa

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.

800-892-2269
444 Eagle Ridge Drive
Galena, IL 61036
Elite Casino Resorts

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

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.

2701 Black Rd # 201, Joliet, IL 60435
Jacksonville Area CVB

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.

217-243-5678
310 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
OLC Education & Conference Center

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

847-384-4210
9400 W. Higgins Road, Suite 100, Rosemont, IL 60018-4975
Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau

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!

800-545-7300
109 N 7th St
Springfield, IL 62701