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  Nineteenth Century Club

  178 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA

  • Spaces for 275-410 Guests
  • 1 Country Club

  The Nineteenth Century Landmark Building is a great place to hold your next event. From weddings, galas, benefits, and cocktail receptions to corporate events, conferences, and meetings, the gorgeous historic structure offers a variety of alternatives for large and small gatherings. Two dining rooms and a lounge are available on our freshly refurbished and customized first level. The big south dining room, ideal for small to medium-sized events, provides the ideal setting for elegant parties and ceremonies, as well as corporate events, award banquets, and graduation parties. The north dining room, which is smaller, is ideal for small dinners and meetings. The stylish and comfortable furniture in our sophisticated lounge is ideal for cocktail parties, showers, and small gatherings. Our newly remodeled ballroom, which can accommodate over 275 guests, is ideal for weddings, banquets, receptions, fundraisers, ceremonies, and special events. Our large stage is ideal for bands and orchestras performing live music and events. Since its erection in 1928, the majestic Oak Park Landmark building of the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association has served our communities. It was designed by architect James L. Fyfe, and it is listed as a "Contributing Resource within the Frank Lloyd Wright-Prairie School of Architecture Historic District" in a recent Village of Oak Park document. Our mission has been to promote study and charity since 1891. We encourage social responsibility by giving philanthropic work, financial support to community not-for-profit groups, and college scholarships to Oak Park-River Forest high school graduates as part of our commitment to our 21st-century community. Through vibrant, multicultural programs that include music, art, literature, science, and the social sciences, we foster lifelong learning.

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  Douglas Park Cultural and Community Center

  1401 S Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA

  • Spaces for 30-300 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 5 Total Spaces

  Douglas Park (named for Stephen A. Douglas, a United States Senator who was instrumental in bringing the Illinois Central Railroad to Chicago) was also under construction at the same time as Humboldt Park during the time of its construction. The Douglas Park Cultural & Community Center, which opened in 2010, is a near-exact copy of the Humboldt Park Field House, which is startling. Several event areas are housed in the historic Field House, which boasts terrazzo floors and a large plaster ceiling with complex designs. Cocktails on the balcony with a view of the lagoon are a popular choice among guests. Gardens and the "Flower Hall" may be found outside, as well as an in-ground swimming pool and lily pools among the acres of stunning landscaping in Douglas Park's exterior. Douglas Park is the ideal location for receptions, cotillions, weddings, and other casual gatherings since it offers both indoor and outdoor alternatives.

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  Mon Ami Gabi Oak Brook

  2300 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

  Guests can appreciate our spacious atmosphere, which is encircled by glass paneled French windows that open out onto the Lincoln Park Conservatory, which is located in the center of Chicago's Lincoln Park. Bring a favorite bistro chair up to a table topped with crisp butcher paper. Listen to the crackle of a freshly sliced baguette. Take in the aromas of Onion Soup Au Gratin, Steak Frites, and Chicken Grand-Mére, among other dishes. Choose wine from our ancient rolling wine cart with care. Take a taste of Chocolate Mousse or Profiteroles to satisfy your sweet cravings. Private Parties Just outside the Belden-Stratford, Mon Ami Gabi is a pleasant and welcoming café with a cozy ambience and limited outside dining. We can now accommodate groups of up to 50 people in our private dining rooms, or up to 150 people if the entire restaurant is purchased. Weddings Our French bistro is the ideal location for tying the knot. We provide the ideal location for cocktail parties and seated dinners, with an intimate dining room, stunning outdoor patio, and access to the Belden-Stratford lobby. Off Site Catering Mon Ami Gabi is happy to cater off-site events for groups of all sizes. Passed appetizers such as Mini Lobster Rolls are available, as well as sandwiches and typical French entrées. Tell us more about your special occasion and leave the specifics to Mon Ami Gabi. Please fill out the form found on our website or email monamichgoparties@leye.com to inquire about a private party or potential catering order.

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  Bruna's Ristorante

  2424 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

  Bruna’s is located at 2424 S. Oakley Ave, near the southwest side of Chicago, only 12 minutes from the Loop. It is a convenient location for dinner before or after events at Soldier Field, Guaranteed Rate Stadium, United Center, McCormick Place and Wintrust Arena. "Bella Bruna" is an Italian name for "Bella Bruna." Bruna's was founded by Cani in 1933, the same year that prohibition was lifted. With a long history as Chicago's third-oldest Italian restaurant, Bruna's swiftly established a reputation for offering out substantial quantities in a vibrant, neighborhood setting. Bruna would dance on the bar as her clients sung in the background when she wasn't busy cooking for them. It was still possible to find her daughter Marylyn (Mickey), who passed away in 2013 at the age of 94, relaxing on a neighborhood bench when the weather was nice. Bruna's legacy continues to live on through Chicago lore, and until recently, you could find her relaxing on a neighborhood bench when the weather was nice. Following a bout with illness, Bruna decided to sell the restaurant to Luciano Silvestri in 1981. There was a lot in common between the two of them. Both were originally from the central Italian area of Tuscany, and they both had a penchant for traditional Italian cuisine. Several of Bruna's original recipes were kept, and Luciano added several of his own family's valued Italian specialties to the menu, which became a hit with the customers. Because Luciano is originally from Siena, Italy, he regularly returns to his hometown to seek culinary inspiration. He began working in the restaurant sector at an early age, and has since traveled widely around Switzerland and London. A native of Como, Italy, Luciano spent his early years working at the world-renowned Villa d'Este resort and aboard cruise ships for the Sitmar and Princess lines until settling in Chicago in 1977. Bruna's is today recognized for a diverse selection of pasta dishes, tender veal, and, of course, Bella Bruna's original roast chicken recipe, which is still served every Sunday at Bruna's Restaurant. It's also the location of what many consider to be the greatest tiramisu in the city, which is made by Luciano himself. Bruna's has a large wine list that is dominated by Italian wines, with a few Californian selections thrown in for good measure. Wines such as the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which is produced near Luciano's homeland in Italy, are also imported by Bruna's. The Vino Nobile is available by the glass and by the bottle at the winery. Luciano is usually found welcoming clients, serving wine, and preparing espresso shots for the establishment.

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  Mundano

  1935 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

  The name "Mundano" comes from the Spanish word "worldly," which Chef Ross Henke considered when creating the cuisine. Henke plans to rely on his recognized experience with Latin American cuisine, but he'll focus on the New American style, merging a range of inspirations and culinary techniques to create flavors that are both stunning and memorable. Mundano is a true neighborhood restaurant, located on a quiet street in Chicago's gorgeous Lincoln Park—though we feel neighborhood refers to sentiment more than a physical location. We believe that value is created via the experience, which is derived not just from our upgraded food and beverage program, but also from our staff and the positive, forward-thinking culture we are cultivating together. We hope you'll feel completely at home in our four walls, surrounded by the warmth and acceptance we've created, and inspired by our menu, which combines a variety of inspirations and cooking techniques to create flavors that are both stunning and memorable.

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  Midwest Coast Brewing Company

  2137 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA

  • Spaces for 100-140 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  From corporate functions to rehearsal dinners or casual get togethers, Midwest Coast Brewing has you covered.

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  Mars Gallery

  1139 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

  • Spaces for 70 Guests

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  The Chicago Club

  81 E Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

  Since its founding in 1869, The Chicago Club has been considered the most prestigious club in the city. It provides its members and guests with the highest quality and most individualized service. The clubhouse's pleasant ambiance continues to make it the perfect place for meals, professional gatherings, family get-togethers, and other social events. The Chicago Club is the perfect location for hosting private events of any kind, from intimate board meetings for eight to formal wedding receptions for two hundred guests. Because they work at the Club full-time, the culinary team has a wealth of expertise, which ensures that each event is beautifully customized and carried out. The Chicago Club is the ideal location for your wedding, business conference, or other social gathering since it provides its members and their guests with a magnificent environment, excellent service, and delicious cuisine. Only members of The Chicago Club and guests who have been hosted by a member are permitted to use the facilities of the club.

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  Lake Shore Country Club

  Chicago, IL, USA

  Lake Shore is a family-oriented private club on the shores of Lake Michigan that was founded in 1908. For more than a century, the Club has been a home away from home for generations of families and friends in Chicago and the North Shore. The Club, which is located on 127 acres in Glencoe, Illinois, is a haven for outdoor sports, leisure, and camaraderie about 25 miles north of Chicago. In addition to formal and informal dining and a bustling social schedule, Lake Shore has a championship 18-hole golf course, a full racquets program, and a waterfront swimming complex. Lake Shore's historic Howard Van Doren Shaw-designed Clubhouse, perched above a bluff, provides panoramic views of the lake and a lovely backdrop for in-season activities and private Member functions. Glencoe was a rural community, Sheridan Road was a dirt road, and the 127 acres where the Club now stands was primarily muddy scrubland known as Beck's Farm when the Club was created. Frederick Law Olmsted, widely regarded as the pioneer of American landscape architecture, and his sons, Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. and John Charles Olmsted, were engaged in 1909 to assist with the development of the site. In the same year, Howard Van Doren Shaw, another prominent Chicago architect, won a national architectural competition to design and build a clubhouse overlooking Lake Michigan. His vision of architecture that blended seamlessly into the landscape was identical to Olmsted's. The spirit of Lake Shore has remained the same for generations of families, many of whom are descendants or members of the original founding families, despite the fact that the Club's facilities and activities of interest have changed over the past century.

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  Ranalli's

  1925 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

  • Spaces for 215-400 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  For groups of 15 to 385 people, Ranalli's offers private and semi-private spaces for events. A large sidewalk patio and a private rear room with a full bar are just a few of the amenities available for your occasion. Are you looking for a private area to host a larger gathering? Inquire about purchasing the entire venue! BACK ROOM The private Back Room can seat up to 50 people seated or 65 people standing for a cocktail-style gathering. A full private bar, high top banquette seating, flexible low top seating options, 8 TVs, private A/V options, private toilets, and a full wall of windows looking out onto our courtyard are all available in this space. KING'S TABLE The King's Table has seating for up to 12 people or cocktail space for up to 15. It has two tap handles with your choice of draft beers and five TVs. For gatherings of up to 25, adjacent table space along the windows can be added on. MAIN BAR Our Main Bar has a full private bar, a mix of scattered bar height tables and low seating, 12 TVs, and private facilities that can accommodate up to 125 guests for a cocktail-style gathering. PATIO Our outside terrace can seat groups of 12 to 170 people. It's the ideal outdoor location to host your next celebration, with heaters, shade umbrellas, flower boxes, lights, and a pergola! For the best of all worlds, inquire about adding a few reserved outdoor tables in conjunction with an interior space.

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  Claudia

  540 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA

  Chef Trevor Teich is a Chicago native who has worked at some of the country's top restaurants, including L2O (which has three Michelin stars), NoMi (which has one star), Acadia (which has two stars), as well as Twist by Pierre Gagnaire in Las Vegas, where he is currently the executive chef (Gagnaire was voted best chef in the world in 2015 by Le Chef List of The Best Chefs in the World). CLAUDIA is his latest culinary venture, and it brings his culinary perspective to Chicago. An thrilling multi-course supper that develops like a well-paced tale, complete with unexpected twists and shocks, will be served. We are able to meet any dietary requirements. We also have vegan and vegetarian alternatives, and we ask that you kindly contact us at info@claudiarestaurant.com before scheduling your experience so that we can guarantee that we can plan appropriately. A thrilling 8-10-course supper that develops like a well-paced tale full of fascinating turns and surprises, CLAUDIA is a culinary adventure. Expect to spend around 3 hours on this adventure. It is a unique 10-15 course tasting menu experience that includes a front row seat in our kitchen, while still remaining small and intimate in size. Please allow 4 hours for your visit at The Chef's Table. In the Bar, you may enjoy fanciful drinks and Chef Trevor Teich's a la carte food, which includes modern and classic French-inspired meals. Claudia's well-balanced beverage program and wine list add to the overall feel of the warm and friendly venue. The deposit required to secure your reservation will be added to your final bill.

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  Elske

  1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

  Elske requires that all of our visitors and personnel wear a mask while on the premises. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, we urge that you stay at home. Please show consideration for our personnel and your fellow diners. Thank you for your understanding and support at this difficult time. We are looking forward to having you as our guest for dinner! Elske's private dining room was designed to be a welcoming, relaxed area where family and friends can come together to relax and enjoy delectable cuisine in Atlanta. Chefs David and Anna Posey's food is a fusion of soulful cooking with modern techniques and an open, wood-fired hearth, which they created at their home. A small or large gathering, dinner, or cocktails and snacks are all possible in this setting. For each of these events, we offer a package that is tailored to your needs.

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  Ravenswood Event Center

  4011 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA

  • Spaces for 180-250 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Historic Spaces
  • 2 Lofts

  To succeed in a competitive and demanding environment, you must put in a lot of effort. In 2007, Chicago had a few unusual loft and warehouse event spaces. There are now more than fifty. In 2007, REC pioneered a new method by offering on-site catering and event planning services in a fully refurbished print warehouse and production facility. Our method has now become the standard for independent event services in Chicago. We never stop improving and getting better, which is what makes REC relevant and in demand. While traditional elements of service and design never go out of style, REC uses current and global ideas to create menus and one-of-a-kind event experiences. BILLBOARD FACTORY LOFT & ATRIUM The Atrium, arguably Chicago's most spectacular wedding ceremony and cocktail event location, was once a workshop for giant advertising billboards in the early twentieth century. The Atrium, perched atop the Ravenswood Event Centers' Loft & Showroom spaces, looks down onto Ravenswood, Chicago's classic neighborhood. The Atrium becomes much more than a location to get married and dance with views of the Hancock, El, and Metra lines, it becomes a reflection of why so many people call Chicago home. The Event Center's Loft level is a traditional Chicago industrial loft. The Loft, with its rough-hewn wood flooring, timber beams, and centuries-old brick, can accommodate big parties for dining and celebrations. Our two decks extend our events into the sun and moonshine when the weather is favorable. Wedding ceremonies, corporate receptions, and a dancing lounge are the most common uses for this space. The Atrium can accommodate 180 people for ceremonies, 100 people for a seated supper, and 150 people or more for cocktail parties. The Loft embodies everything that is great about Chicago. Farm-to-table wedding meals, Sunday brunch gatherings, and lively cocktail events benefit from the combination of vintage pine and oak, brick, concrete, and glass. The Loft can seat 180 people in a formal setting and up to 250 in a cocktail setting. BILLBOARD SHOWROOM The Showroom has accommodated rock concerts, hi-tech product launches, great mitzvah celebrations, major fundraising events, and the most wonderful wedding festivities because to its expansive area and high ceilings. The Ravenswood Event Center has accommodated crowds ranging from 150 to 1,000 people. When clients walk into the Showroom for the first time, they frequently exclaim, "Wow!" Industrial printing and binding apparatus the size of tanks formerly occupied our greatest space. It now houses the Hayes neon sign collection as well as one of the world's most rare collections of vintage European and American sports automobiles. The Showroom, with its lofted skylights and ample square footage, lends itself to a wide range of event ideas. Many of the Midwest's most unusual and private conferences, presentations, and holiday celebrations have been held at the Showroom thanks to our corporate and tech clientele.

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  Riverside Art Center

  32 E Quincy St, Riverside, IL 60546, USA

  Do you need a venue for your upcoming party, corporate event, or community gathering? You're insured by RAC! The Freeark Gallery, our stunning outdoor Sculpture Garden, and the RAC FlexSpace may all be rented for events. Please note that our FlexSpace next door and the Freeark Gallery/Sculpture Garden are two different rentals with separate costs. Riverside Arts Center (RAC) has been delivering exhibitions, arts programs, and special events to Riverside, its neighboring suburbs, and the city of Chicago since 1993. The Riverside Art Center (RAC) is located in the center of Historic Riverside, Illinois. The Freeark Contemporary Art Gallery + Sculpture Garden, The FlexSpace, and a variety of studio spaces, including a renowned clay studio with a full range of electric, raku, and stoneware kilns, are all part of the complex. Riverside, Illinois, founded by Frederick Law Olmsted (the father of landscape architecture), is home to a vibrant community of artists, art teachers, and art enthusiasts. The Riverside Arts Center aspires to be the hub of modern art in Chicago's near west suburbs. The RAC promotes the importance of the arts in building community and amplifying varied perspectives, views, and backgrounds through exhibitions, education, artist studios, and public events. Every season (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall), we offer in-person and online art programs and workshops for children and adults in mediums ranging from ceramics to oil painting, fused glass jewelry, and printmaking. Ready to talk about hosting your next event with us at Riverside Art Center? Call, email, or submit a contact form on our website today! We can’t wait to help make it amazing.

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  Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn

  9333 S Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA

  • Spaces for 550-1,000 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  Our motel is located near Advocate Christ Medical Center and Chicago Ridge Mall, at the crossroads of Route 50 and Highway 20. We're a mile from the Oak Lawn Metro station, which connects directly to Chicago, and 15 minutes from Chicago Midway Airport. Our exercise facility, indoor pool, and free parking are just a few of the perks. Our hotel, which is close to the airport, includes a wedding planner and a honeymoon suite in all of its packages. Menus can also be altered. For your ceremony and reception, we provide lighting, design, and seating options. From simple ceremonies to huge ballroom feasts, plan your perfect wedding with the help of your personal wedding specialist. We offer fully customized wedding packages, cuisine, and accommodations for your guests. SouthSide Social Neighborhood Kitchen & Tap serves award-winning cuisine every day, as well as daily Happy Hour discounts. Stop by the Bean in our lobby for Starbucks® coffee, espresso, and artisan cocktails. South Siders have gathered with their friends and neighbors to catch up for generations at parks such as Mt. Greenwood Park, Kennedy Park, Lawn Manor, and Circle Park. All of these people come together at SouthSide Social to unwind, watch the game, appreciate our Chef's creative interpretations on classic South Side meals, sample locally brewed beers, sip superb wine, and enjoy expertly created cocktails in an upmarket yet casual setting. Book ten or more rooms over the internet at the same time to stay together. We've put together a list of resources to help you prepare your event, including checklists, RFP forms, and draft communication plans, among other things. Make your own attendee webpage or have the hotel make one for you. Your event dates, the 7-letter hotel code, and your group's special pricing code are all included in your room block booking confirmation email.

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  Promontory Point

  5491 S Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60615, USA

  • Spaces for 100-150 Guests
  • 3 Landmarks
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Chicago's Burnham Park is approximately 600 acres in size and is located on the city's Lakefront just south of Grant Park. A south lakefront park designed by Chicago's famous architect and planner Daniel H. Burnham, published in his landmark work The Plan of Chicago in 1909 and featuring constructed islands and a linear boating harbor as well as beaches, meadows, and playfields, was named in his honor. Today, Burnham Park is home to the scenic Promontory Point, built by Alfred Caldwell, as well as a popular skate park on 31st Street, which are both located within the park. Additionally, the park has benches positioned on 12th Street, 31st Street, Oakwood and 57th Street, in addition to bird sanctuaries and stunning natural areas. In comparison to the other park features, the Margaret T. Burroughs Beach and Park is a more recent addition, stretching from 31st Street to 26th Street. In the mid-1890s, Chicago's legendary architect and planner Daniel H. Burnham began drawing plans for a spectacular park and boulevard that would link Jackson Park with the city's central business district and other neighborhoods. Jackson Park in Chicago had been converted from a sandy, wind-swept wasteland into the glittering White City by Daniel Burnham (1846-1912), who served as Chief of Construction for the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. Following the exhibition, Burnham began to envision a Chicago that was more attractive, organized, and functional. Burnham's design, which included a south lakefront park with a series of man-made islands, a linear boating harbor, beaches, meadows, and play fields, was published in his groundbreaking 1909 Plan of Chicago, which was widely regarded as a watershed moment in Chicago's history. Burnham Park, which includes the naturalistic Promontory Point landscape designed by renowned landscape architect Alfred Caldwell, was completed and improved in the mid-1930s with government monies from the Works Progress Administration, thanks to the efforts of the newly formed Chicago Park District. Mayor Edward J. Kelly began exploring the possibility of establishing a permanent fair in Burnham Park in 1935. Burnham Park has begun to take shape in recent years, thanks to the efforts of Mayor Richard M. Daley, who envisioned a greener, more beautiful park. Sixty acres of asphalt were turned into a beautifully planted Museum Campus in the process. In addition, the former Meigs Field has been transformed into a 91-acre natural area park known as Northerly Island, where visitors may enjoy a paved all-purpose trail and other amenities. Birders can get glimpses of migrating birds throughout the fall and spring seasons, while anglers can find the perfect fishing place during the summer and winter seasons.

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  Hopleaf

  5148 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA

  • Spaces for 40 Guests

  Hopleaf Bar has anchored Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood since 1992, built around a commitment to craft beer and Belgian-inspired cooking. The bar pours from 62 taps alongside an ever-rotating selection of bottles covering Belgian ales, fine wines, spirits, and ciders — a breadth of selection that has made it a destination for enthusiasts across the city. The kitchen extends that same philosophy to food: nearly everything is made from scratch in-house, from stocks and charcuterie to housemade sausages, with sourcing guided by a preference for pasture-raised meats, organic produce, and sustainably harvested seafood. The bar's signature mussels and frites reflect its Belgian roots and remain a fixture on a menu that shifts with the seasons. The space itself carries the character of its long history — exposed brick walls hung with vintage Belgian beer advertisements, a classic wood bar, an ornate tin ceiling, and a quiet back dining room anchored by a wood stove. Hopleaf is an adults-only venue, and limited reservations are available through Tock for those planning ahead, while the majority of tables remain open for walk-ins.

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  Harborside International Golf Center

  11001 S Doty Ave, Chicago, IL 60628, USA

  • Spaces for 220-300 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Country Club

  Since 1995, the Harborside International Golf Center, which includes both the Port and Starboard Courses, has served as Chicago's primary golf destination. Harborside Golf Club, located only minutes from Chicago's Loop, provides the best golfing experience available in the Chicagoland region. In addition to being the only facility in Illinois with two of Golfweek's "Best Courses You Can Play in Illinois," it also has the state's largest driving range and practice facility. The Pier at Harborside provides full-service catering for private parties and functions. The venue is ideal for organizing a variety of events such as a birthday party, bridal shower, modest wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or holiday party. You and your guests will enjoy the delectable cuisine and beverages that you have come to anticipate and appreciate from Harborside International, which is the finest part. The clubhouse can accommodate up to 250 guests for a sit-down event and about 300 people for a walk-around reception. We can cater everything from plated dinners to beautiful buffets to hors d'oeuvres cocktail events and everything in between. We can create food and beverage menus that are tailored to your preferences and budget.

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  The Guest Room

  1360 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA

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  Hawthorne Race Course

  3501 S Laramie Ave, Cicero, IL 60804, USA

  • Spaces for 500 Guests

  Hawthorne Race Course has served as Chicago's hometown track since 1891, making it the oldest sporting venue in Illinois. The fourth-generation family-owned facility sits in Stickney, just outside Chicago, and holds a distinction no other track in the country can claim: it is the only race course that hosts both Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing under the same roof. The main venue accommodates group events alongside live racing on Thursdays and Sundays, offering guests the backdrop of an active track with multiple large-screen viewing areas and food and beverage service throughout. For groups, the combination of live racing atmosphere and on-site dining creates an experience that goes well beyond a typical event space. A network of off-track betting bars and multiple sportsbook locations round out the broader Hawthorne footprint across Chicagoland, but the Stickney track remains the heart of the operation — a working venue with more than 130 years of racing history still running.

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