Top Skokie Venues

• Spaces for 50-1,119 Guests
• 7 Hotels
• 7 Ballrooms
• 1 Convention Center

This iconic Chicago hotel, The Palmer House Hilton has undergone a $170 million renovation, positioning itself for the next era of downtown Chicago accommodations. The Palmer House Hilton has multiple event spaces that are sure to wow your guests, no matter what kind of event you're hosting. The famed golden Empire Room is renowned for hosting the most famous entertainers, such as Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. There is also the Grand Ballroom at The Palmer House Hilton, and all three ballrooms can accommodate up to 1,653 people. All this grandeur makes The Palmer House Hilton perfect for a luxurious wedding. The Palmer House Hilton offers many wedding venue amenities, bridal services, packages, and more. There are also smaller meeting spaces available at The Palmer House Hilton. There are a total of 78 breakout rooms, perfect for a corporate event or meeting venue.

• Spaces for 40-100 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Make your special event one to remember by hosting it at Riva Restaurant on Navy Pier. Whether your party is casual, or calls for a truly extravagant meal, Riva offers menu options that are perfect for any type of special event or celebration. All of Rive Navy Pier's menu items are prepared to order using only fresh, high-quality ingredients. The restaurant can accommodate groups of 15 to 100 people. Riva is a popular choice for both social and corporate events. From private corporate gatherings, benefits, and convention dinners to showers, birthdays, and anniversaries, your event at Riva will be unforgettable.

• Spaces for 3,160-4,600 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The grand scope of function space at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is the perfect backdrop for small executive meetings to intimate social gathering to large conventions. The range of expertise, customizable meeting space, and team of dedicated professionals at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk make any event a snap. Located in the heart of the Windy City, along the beautiful Chicago River and just steps to the Magnificent Mile, the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is located in an area all of your special event guests will love. When you choose the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, you and your guests can enjoy shopping in the acclaimed Gold Coast neighborhood, all of the best restaurants in the city, and so much more. The Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is known for exceeding expectations. You and your guests will enjoy attentive, personalized service, beautiful settings, and superb banquets and catering in the city's best location. Let the highly regarded professionals at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk turn your occasion into a memorable event. Work with the staff to plan and execute every last detail of your wedding, corporate gathering, fundraiser, gala, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or other type of large-scale celebration. All of the meeting spaces, ballrooms, and event spaces at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk will wow you and your guests during your celebration.

• Spaces for 40-100 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Have your next special gathering at Pompei. Pompei is perfect for afternoon meetings, rehearsal dinners, bridal & baby showers and holiday office gatherings. Pompei features ”La Stanza di Pompei,” a private, full-service banquet room with available seating for up to 100 people. Additionally, the beautiful and private glass enclosed Café accommodates up to 40 guests. Looking for somewhere to dine alfresco? Come enjoy Pompei’s beautiful Jut’s garden, nestled on the east side of the restaurant. The retractable rooftop over this cozy space accommodates private groups for parties from 25 to 80 people. The soft music, beautiful landscape and fresh aromas will certainly take you back to another era.

• Spaces for 15-250 Guests
• 5 Museums
• 5 Landmarks

Our state-of-the-art space brings private events to life against the backdrop of the history of American writings, providing a truly unique experience. Private events held in the museum have exclusive access to all exhibits and guests can enjoy food and drink while exploring the museum. Like a good book, your guests won’t want the event to end! With various rooms and seating options, we can accommodate a range of events - seated dinners in our Nation of Writers gallery, cocktail receptions in Readers Hall, intimate corporate breakfast meetings, and more. Attention nonprofit organizations! When you rent a party venue at the American Writers Museum, you can host a memorable and unique celebration for all ages without having to break the bank. Special Venue Pricing*: Save 30% off the venue fee for Sunday to Wednesday events and 20% off for Thursday to Saturday events. *Proof of 501(c)(3) status required

• Spaces for 120-450 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Chicago’s elegant, magical, and unique special event venue – Teatro ZinZanni, is located on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel, and provides meeting/event space, fine dining, and world-class entertainment options. Perfect for holiday parties, corporate events, fundraisers, weddings, and social events. Upon entering the lobby the party begins as you are directed up to the 14th floor. Once a long-forgotten space, now you step off the elevator and enter an exquisite large reception area three stories high with exposed brick and elegant chandeliers as well as a gorgeous complete cocktail bar. Events can be held here with a seated capacity of 120 people or cocktails rounds for 200 people. This reception area leads to the beautiful Spiegeltent ZaZou which is a 60' tall 100-year-old unique jewel box velvet Belgium mirror tent. This remarkable circular space holds up to 340 people seated and has an elevated area for a band as well as the option to raise the 12' center stage for a dramatic effect. In addition, world-class entertainment from the Teatro ZinZanni show can be included. Elements of the show that can be customized and incorporated into your event are world-renowned acrobats, musicians, divas, illusionists, madmen, and aerialists. The whole venue also has its own state-of-the-art kitchen to produce a fine array of appetizers, plated multi-course meals, and desserts. Food is freshly prepared by the Debbie Sharpe Goddess and the Grocer team. Whole-day, half-day, and evening rental options are available.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Rookery is the most historically significant building in Chicago. It represents an era that has been lost in this new world of technology while staying up to date on technological advancements. Go back in time and have your event in a completely different era from the present. Revel in the old architecture, the spiral staircase and everything the Rookery has to offer. Labeled a Chicago landmark in 1972, The Rookery is perfect for a unique and interesting event. Time travel happens here and you know you want to take part in it. Able to accommodate any kind of event- bring your guests to this renowned site and celebrate amongst history.

• 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 12-90 Guests
• 5 Restaurants

Located in the JW Marriott Chicago in the city’s bustling Loop financial district, The Florentine offers an elegant yet accessible interpretation of seasonal Italian cuisine. The Florentine offers private and semi-private dining space, which can be reserved for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Our versatile spaces provide the perfect venue for every occasion – business dinners, cocktail receptions, and post wedding brunches alike. Our large Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 60 guests for a seated dinner, and 90 for a reception. The space can be reserved as one large room, or two separate spaces for smaller events. The room features two 42” Plasma TVs, as well as access to our surround sound system, which can be connected to a personal iPhone. In our main dining area, semi-private spaces accommodating 12-50 guests can be reserved for an intimate dinner, or a larger cocktail reception. The Florentine Bar can also be reserved for cocktail receptions up to 130 guests.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Event Space
• 1 space at this venue

Located in the heart of Elk Grove Village, VIP Home Theaters is more than just a luxury home theater showroom—it’s a one-of-a-kind venue designed to elevate any event experience. Whether you’re hosting a corporate meeting, private celebration, holiday party, or exclusive gathering, our space provides the perfect blend of sophistication, comfort, and cutting-edge technology. Our modern, fully customizable venue features state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, acoustically optimized spaces, and luxurious seating, creating an unforgettable atmosphere for your guests. From intimate gatherings to mid-sized events, VIP Home Theaters offers a versatile layout to accommodate your needs, complete with ADA accessibility, ample parking, and premium amenities. In addition to venue rentals, we specialize in custom design and installation of high-performance home theaters, smart home solutions, and acoustical treatments. Our team of experts ensures every detail is executed to perfection, making VIP Home Theaters not only an event space but a destination that inspires creativity and innovation. Book your next event with us and discover why we create memories that last a lifetime!

Get a taste of Italy in the heart of Chicago! Pazzo's 311 serves up authentic, delectable Italian cuisine in a warm and welcoming environment. Pazzo's 311, located in the center of Chicago's West Loop, offers the opportunity to organize your next event at a unique venue in a prime Chicago location. You and your friends will think you've been whisked away to Italy for the evening! Pazzo's 311 has a unique venue space that will ensure a memorable event! Partially situated in an exotic office lobby, complete with palm palms and waterfalls, Pazzo's 311 has a unique venue space that will ensure an amazing event! Pazzo's 311 specializes in creating unique and unforgettable events, having hosted hundreds of weddings. Pazzo's is the perfect place to host your next gathering! We can help you plan a sophisticated workplace celebration, whether it's a dinner party for 40 or a full-blown soirée for 400. Hundreds of newlyweds have enjoyed the same award-winning facilities, staff, and service that you can enjoy for your corporate events and private gatherings.

• Spaces for 60-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Marq offers an ever-evolving, globally inspired menu of seasonal fare. We provide our guests a delicious, upscale, and easily approachable experience paired with our handcrafted cocktails, moderately craft focused beer list and dynamic wine list. Located in the heart of The Chicago Loop and steps away from CIBC Theatre, James M. Nederlander Theatre, Cadillac Palace Theatre, Goodman Theatre, The Chicago Theatre, Auditorium Theatre, The Art Institute of Chicago and of course Sears Tower (Willis Tower).

• Spaces for 350-465 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Meeting Space

Impress everyone in your group with our beautifully designed event space. Whether you have an event for 4 or 400 people, you will have our dedicated, professional staff all to yourselves. Our flexible space, menus and planning team are sure to make your program a success.

Westin Chicago North Shore offers event spaces for your next celebration in Wheeling, Illinois.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Host your next event where classic games meet cocktails. Once the original billiards room, Game Room now transforms into a lively playground complete with craft cocktails, local brews, and playful bites. From billiards and shuffleboard to skeeball, pop-a-shot, chess, and checkers, it’s the perfect setting for semi-private events that don’t take themselves too seriously.

• Spaces for 16-120 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

The word Acanto is the Italian translation of Acanthus, the flowery leaf featured prominently in Roman architecture. Famed architect Louis Sullivan used Acanthus in his distinctive terracotta ornamentation found on the facade of our historically landmarked building at 18 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Steps from Millennium Park and along Chicago’s Cultural Mile, Acanto is the destination for those who appreciate Italian food, wine and an approachable, inviting dining experience. Inviting decor, proximity to world class destinations along Chicago's Cultural Mile, and outstanding food and libations make Acanto the ideal location for special group gatherings. Our dining room may be reserved for parties of 65 to 100 guests. And, our patio on Michigan Avenue is perfect for pre-dinner cocktails and mingling.

• Spaces for 30-275 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces

Centrally located downtown, Avli on The Park is complete with a seasonal rooftop, private banquet room, and multiple semi-private event spaces. The venue has an attached parking garage as well, making it very accessible to guests the day-of your event. With private, semi-private, and full-buyout packages, we offer the option to host a variety of events from corporate happy hours, team dinners, bridal & baby showers, bachelorette parties, and more. For groups of 18 or less, please visit our Avli on The Park Reservation Page to book: www.exploretock.com/avlionthepark Avli venues are creative, reinvented Greek restaurants in Chicago where tradition meets new contemporary elegance. We welcome you in to host an event where you’ll enjoy our inspired dishes, lively beverage program, and an ambiance that reflects life in Greece.