DESTINATION CHICAGO SOUTHLAND
Clockwise from left: the DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago-Alsip boasts three ballroom venues; groups at the Brookfield Zoo can gather among the animals; Aurelio’s serves the area’s top-voted pizza.
EMBRACING CHICAGO’S SOUTHERN CHARM
Chicago Southland welcomes groups of all sizes.
BY M AUR A K ELLER
LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE MEETING SCENE that offers big city amenities yet boasts affordability and convenience throughout? Chicago Southland is a unique, eclectic locale, housing diverse options for meetings and events. From state-of-the-art expo centers to trendy restaurants to revitalized warehouse buildings teeming with
Located a mere 25 minutes from Chicago with 63 diverse communities, Chicago Southland boasts ample event space—from sports facilities to outdoor venues brimming with nature aplenty. Classic meeting spaces include six full and several select service hotels, colleges and universities, and expo centers. Chicago Southland is also home to the Tinley Park Convention Center, offering 120,000 square feet, 21 versatile meeting rooms and can
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accommodate up to 6,000 people with an attached 202-room full-service hotel. The region also features a wealth of updated hotel options. Recently, the DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago-Alsip completed a threeyear renovation that updated its 193 guest rooms and suites. The lobby, public areas and meeting space were also renovated. On-site amenities include three ballrooms, which can accommodate up to 600 guests, award-win-
ning dining at Allgauer’s and the Spotlight Lounge, known for delicious drinks. Georgios Banquets, Quality Inn & Suites Conference Centre, which was voted the No. 1 Banquet Venue by the Chicago Tribune, recently underwent an entire venue renovation and features new banquet interiors and renovated rooms. Georgios can host anywhere from 100 to 1,200 guests in its 25,000-squarefoot facility. The banquet and meeting space
P H OTO S : V I S I T C H I C AG O S O U T H L A N D
character, Chicago Southland offers a unique option for events of all types.
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