CONTENTS 10 REASONS TO MEET EXPLORE CHOOSE CHICAGO IS HERE TO HELP WHAT’S NEW CONVENTION FACILITIES FESTIVALS & EVENTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS FEATURED PARTNERS ACCESSIBLE CHICAGO RESOURCES TAP INTO CHICAGO’S DIVERSE BUSINESSES FUN TEAM BUILDING IDEAS DINING IN CHICAGO’S NEIGHBORHOODS ICONIC CHICAGO EVENT VENUES MEET SUSTAINABLY SEE CHICAGO IN 24 HOURS PRIVATE EVENT SPACES Chicago Winery in River North features a tasting room, the LIVA at Chicago Winery restaurant, and several private event spaces with skyline views. Everything you’ll need — including staff, stemware, a stage, and more — can be arranged for an event of up to 380 seated or 1,200 for receptions. A marble staircase sets the scene for grand events inside The Exchange . The historic Michigan Avenue venue offers four rooms that can be customized for events from 20 to 300 people. Classic brunch, lunch, and dinner menu options are offered. Along the Chicago River, The Old Post Office offers eventgoers an impressive art deco setting, complete with soaring white marble walls and gold leaf ceilings. The Historic Lobby hosts 800 seated or 1,400 for receptions. From a former paper mill to a sophisticated event space for up to 400 seated or 1,000 standing guests, The Geraghty features 22-foot ceilings, overhead LED wall-to-wall lighting, custom chandeliers, and a VIP green room. Offering more than 50,000 square feet of versatile event and meeting space within a stunning modern building, Venue SIX10 can accommodate up to 350 seated guests. Housed in a renovated historic building, Morgan Manufacturing has more than 32,000 square feet of event space — with elegant industrial design and soaring ceilings — for up to 500 guests. Built in 1936 and formerly home to the Illinois Automobile Club, the beautifully renovated, three-story Revel Motor Row provides unusual spaces for a variety of events for up to 2,600 guests. Built specifically to host dynamic meetings, the David Rubenstein Forum at The University of Chicago offers 21 spaces that accommodate from eight to 600 people. A meeting concierge is on hand to help with planning. Rate Field SPORTS VENUES Host VIP sports fans in private suites at the United Center , home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks. Suites accommodate 20, 40, or 80 guests, with full-service catering and boxed meal options, and are also available for concerts and special events Home to the Chicago White Sox, Bridgeport’s Rate Field offers a variety of event spaces that can accommodate from 40 to 5,000 guests during baseball games. Space rentals are also available on non-game days. A meet-and-greet with a former Chicago Cubs baseball player, a pre-game field tour, and gourmet food and beverages are some of the private suite features available at Wrigley Field . Gallagher Way , the stadium’s adjacent open-air plaza, hosts 3,000 theatre style, with catering available from popular local restaurants. Serving as the home court of the Chicago Sky WNBA team, the 10,000-seat Wintrust Arena is available for corporate special events, concerts, and parties. Suites on two levels include catering and private bar options. Set up a lounge or stage on the outdoor plaza. Soldier Field features several indoor and outdoor venues, some offering beautiful lake views and landscaped parklands. Rent the whole stadium, including 133 sky suites, for massive events of up to 63,000 people. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 2024 CHICAGO WHITE SOX/MACKENZIE HUDSON; PATRIK ARGAST; GARRETT ROWLAND
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