Top Illinois Conference & Summit Venues

• Spaces for 225 Guests

Antiquaire started in 2007 as an importer of Exquisite European Antiques, & has evolved into a multi-faceted, cutting-edge eclectic design business. Antiquaire is the only US company to import the entire line of the authentic & iconic Tolix chairs from the South of France. In 2011, Antiquaire started Melissa Edelman Design (MED) - a bespoke kitchen cabinetry designer & manufacturer and General Contractor. MED has the unique ability to use an antique piece such as an old shop counter, and modify it to modern standards as a functional kitchen island complete with soft close drawers. Antiquaire has also partnered with Arte Italica fine Italian dinnerware which is a perfect fit for wedding registries. MED has designed for the Lake Forest Showhouse, Chicago Magazine's Chairs for Charity, DIFFA/Chicago's Dining by Design & even special outdoor events at Ravinia Music Festival. In each instance MED has been able to show off their unique talent for table displays and event design. In 2015, the shop next door to Antiquaire became available, & MED started rehab on the unrenovated store interior located in the historically significant building by Architect John van Bergen. The renovation was at first to be used to showcase MED's kitchen designs. The renovation turned out far better than anyone could have imagined. They found huge old beams under two layers of crumbling ceilings, restored them & allowed them to be exposed for the first time in almost 100 years! They also dug up more than 6 layers of built up flooring to find the original maple hardwood floors. After painstaking restoration, the gorgeous dark stained maple floors are exposed. In combination with the beams, high transom black glossy windows, exposed stainless steel duct work, the MED space is very unique for an event space on the North Shore. It has the lofty feeling of places one may only find in downtown Chicago. The space is warm & charming & very visually appealing. The brand new bathroom boasts a magically floating concrete shelf with an original carved marble sink from Turkey and sparkling new modern nickel finished faucets. A French Trumeau mirror grazes the high ceiling over the sink, & a vintage chandelier adds extra glamour for viewing oneself in the full length antique mirror. Back at Antiquaire, there is a brand new full gourmet kitchen available to use complete with a Wolf 60" gas range & double ovens, a 36" SubZero Refrigerator with drinking water supply, two freezer drawers & ice maker. Don't forget the Wolf coffee & cappuccino machine! The kitchen is stunning with MED's bespoke cabinetry & gold "leafed" back splash, & silver leafed ceiling hiding behind the huge chandelier over the island. You may never want to leave! Come & bring your own event planner, use MED to design, or a combo of both! Choose from a vast array of antiques & accessories to give your event or special day the unique feel you are looking for. Ask to sample our famous homemade cheesecake and macarons.

• Spaces for 18-478 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 4 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms

The Deer Path Inn has been hosting events for over 85 years, making them experts in exceptional service, dining, and hotel accommodations. The Deer Path Inn is located in Chicago's North Shore in the Lake Forest community. The Deer Path Inn is styled after a 15th century English manor house, complete with thick oak beams and stucco walls in the interior. While keeping its rustic charm and romance, the Deer Path Inn was recently renovated, incorporating top of the line amenities. For couples looking for a venue full of Old World charm, the Deer Path Inn is an ideal, cozy spot for a wedding. Guests can enjoy strolls around the English gardens, afternoon tea in the The English room, and much more at the Deer Path Inn.

• 2 Event Spaces

Mission Hills Country Club offers guests a subtle, elegant country club setting for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate meetings, and all other special events. As an exclusive use venue, there are no other competing events...just yours. Our rolling greens and weeping willows provide a wonderful backdrop for outdoor photos, ceremonies, and cocktail parties. Inside, guests enjoy exceptional views from floor to ceiling windows in our reception space with copper bar and fireplace, and in our distinctive ballroom. We provide personal attention to create a perfect menu package that can be customized to meet your specific needs. We are conveniently located in Northbrook, Illinois with generous onsite parking and easy access to hotels, expressways, and local attractions. Contact Kelly Bernardini to plan your unique celebration at Mission Hills Club.

• Spaces for 80-2,000 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 4 Ballrooms
• 1 Theater

Drury Lane offers a variety of event spaces within the convenience of one location. Our theatre has a history of more than 2,000 productions, featuring over 500 internationally acclaimed celebrities, while our restaurant Lucille presents guests with fine dining before and after shows. Complete with multiple ballrooms and our bar, The Lounge, Drury Lane serves as an ideal venue for your next event or weekend plans.

• Spaces for 25-40 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Event Spaces

The Little Beans Café birthday experience will be the most fun party in town for both kids AND parents. We fulfill all of the desires and wishes of our birthday boy/girl to make the party a birthday celebration they’ll never forget.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Rich in beauty and history, Danada House in Wheaton, Illinois provides an ideal location for hosting your special event whether it be a wedding, banquet, meeting or party. Commodity trader Daniel F. Rice and his wife Ada built Danada House, a sprawling, white brick, 19-room country home in 1939. Originally, Danada House was the home farm of the 1965 Kentucky Derby winner Lucky Debonair, ridden by jockey Bill Shoemaker. The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County purchased the home and the 780 acres the home sits on, including out buildings and a 23-stall Kentucky style stable in 1980. Today, Danada House has become on the most sought-after wedding venues in Illinois. Danada House accommodates up to 250 guests in the Atrium or up to 90 guests in the main level of the House. So no matter what size private event you're planning, Danada House can accommodate your vision. The flexible floor plan makes Danada House a unique reception hall and meeting facility for your event. Plan your next engagement celebration, dinner party, wedding, corporate event, holiday party, and more at Danada House.

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Set within the native landscape of Greenbelt Forest Preserve, this community gathering place expresses the relationship between culture and the natural world through events and nature and history education programs. The trails around the Center lead to an interpretive nature pond and link to additional preserve trails. The building also offers exceptional indoor and outdoor spaces, including two classrooms, a divisible multi-purpose room, two community art galleries, and an outdoor amphitheater. Large windows offer panoramic views of the surrounding natural setting.

• Spaces for 50-7,000 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces

Maggie Daley Park is one of Chicago's newest locations. It's home to several different types of event venue spaces including; the fieldhouse, lawn space, picnic groves, and the Cancer Survivors' Garden. It also has unique amenities in the quarter of a mile Skating Ribbon, 19,000 square foot rock climbing walls, three acre Play Garden complete with Enchanted Forest, eighteen holes of mini golf and the two and a half acre Cancer Survivors' Garden. Located between Lakeshore Drive and Millennium Park downtown Chicago, it's views include the Chicago Skyline, Museum Campus, and Lake Michigan.

• Spaces for 2,300-3,000 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms

The Crowne Plaza O’Hare is the premier conference and meeting hotel located in the city center of Rosemont, just 1.5 miles from O’Hare International Airport and 15 miles from Downtown Chicago. More than 55,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space await your arrival, as do 28 breakout meeting rooms and a 23,500 square-foot ballroom, one of Chicago’s largest column-free facilities. Looking for entertainment? The Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago O'Hare is located seconds from the MB Financial Park/Rosemont Entertainment District and the Fashion Outlets of Chicago which is home to numerous restaurants, bowling, a music venue, live entertainment, comedy club and more! Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering, a formal occasion or a full-scale convention, our experienced staff is ready to assist you with every detail and ensure a successful event. • 23,500 sq. ft. O’Hare International Ballroom • 28 meeting rooms, plus a tiered amphitheater with separate stage and production room • Complimentary 24-hour shuttle service to/from O’Hare International Airport • Located across the street from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center • Multiple dining options, from fresh pizzas at Chicago Fire Oven, specialty beers at Visibility Bar, to quick snacks and “to-go” sandwiches from “On The Fly.” • Environmental Sustainability- low-E glass windows and 100% recycled construction/demolition metals are just some of the improvements we’ve made to reduce our collective carbon footprint.

• Spaces for 60 Guests

Family owned and operated since 1995, brothers Bobby and Augie Arifi have created a warm, welcoming neighborhood spot with a contemporary italian flair. Café Lucci fuses inventive cuisine, mindfully-sourced fresh ingredients, an award winning wine program, and impeccable service for a sophisticated, yet comfortable dining experience. Bobby, a wine connoisseur, is in charge of dining room service and the wine program at Café Lucci. His experience in restaurants dates back to 1985 when he worked at Ristorante Agostino. Augie, also known as “The Mad Chef”, is a self-taught chef who joined Bobby at Ristorante Agostino in 1986. His cooking style can be characterized as Italian eclectic, with a wonderful variety of dishes from many regions of Italy. Throughout his travels, he has also infused pan-mediterranean, American, and French influences into his menu. Café Lucci’s beautiful banquet room accommodates groups of 30 to 60, providing an ideal setting for intimate luncheons, elegant evening entertaining or business functions. Adjacent to our private party room, is the “Wine Alcove”, an extraordinary space that seats 12 in luxurious comfort at a spectacular wood banquet table surrounded on either side by beautiful custom built wine storage cabinets featuring enhanced temperature control. Perfect for wine aficionados who would enjoy hosting private wine tastings or intimate dinners, the alcove also boasts a state-of-the-art 50-inch flat screen monitor with internet and laptop hook-up, making it the ideal nook for small lunch and dinner meetings.

• Spaces for 280 Guests

The Doubletree Guest Suites Chicago/Downers Grove has undergone a $5 Million Dollar renovation in 2018.We offer 2 Ballrooms and 247 all suite overnight accommodations. The Hotel Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 325 reception guests and was completely renovated in 2018. We also offer venues for parties, ceremonies and rehearsal dinners. Our Restaurant Osteria can be reserved on Friday and Saturday evenings for small parties, weddings or large rehearsal dinners. Our culinary team, banquet staff and catering managers are dedicated to only one event each day so we offer a higher level of attention than you might receive from other event venues. We look forward to creating memories to last a lifetime with you!

• Spaces for 900 Guests

The Crown Jewel of the Fox Valley. We have over 11,000 square feet of event space to customize to your party needs. We also offer an on site Wedding Chapel for the perfect location for your ceremony.

• Spaces for 50-75 Guests

Boutique venue with two indoor rooms and an outdoor courtyard. Up to 50 seated, up to 75 cocktail style We offer hourly rate or full decoration packages.

• Spaces for 230-270 Guests

WHO WE ARE: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is a nationally ranked physical medicine and rehabilitation research hospital. Founded in 1954, the hospital specializes in rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions ranging from traumatic brain and spinal cord injury to stroke, amputation and cancer-related impairment. For the last 29 years, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has remained the #1 rehabilitation hospital in America by U.S. News & World Report. The innovative spirit that has defined our nearly 70-year-old organization continues to guide us to be more creative, agile and ever strong. EVENTS & EXPERIENCES: The event spaces at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab provide a modern canvas that allows industry professionals and function organizers the flexibility to cultivate the space to their liking, or utilize the light-filled space as a turn-key alternative for corporate events that require flawless execution. We’re unlocking the power of a well-timed conversation. Come start yours.

• Spaces for 64-320 Guests
• 7 Event Spaces

It began rather modestly, more than a century ago, when a small group of college alumni formed the founding charter. Their goal was a simple one - to create an environment in which excellence thrives and develop a place where they, their guests and all future members could draw upon the sustaining values of a common educational experience. Here, at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street at the eastern gateway to the city, they established a permanent residence for their shared ideals. Through the generations, this magnificent 12-story structure has provided a stimulating atmosphere where members conduct business, gather socially and expand culturally.