The Willis Tower, built as and still commonly referred to as Sears Tower, is a 108-story, 1451ft skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois, United States. At completion in 1973, it surpassed the World Trade Center towers in New York to become the tallest building in the world, a title it held for nearly 25 years. The Willis Tower is the second-tallest building in the United States and the 14th-tallest in the world. More than one million people visit its observation deck each year, making it one of Chicago's most popular tourist destinations. The structure was renamed in 2009 by the Willis Group as part of its lease on a portion of the tower's space., the building's largest tenant is United Airlines, which moved its corporate headquarters from the United Building at 77 West Wacker Drive in 2012 and today occupies around 20 floors with its headquarters and operations center.The building's official address is 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606.HistoryPlanning and constructionIn 1969, Sears, Roebuck & Co. was the largest retailer in the world, with about 350,000 employees. Sears executives decided to consolidate the thousands of employees in offices distributed throughout the Chicago area into one building on the western edge of Chicago's Loop. Sears asked its outside counsel, Arnstein, Gluck, Weitzenfeld & Minow (now known as Arnstein & Lehr, LLP) to suggest a location. The firm consulted with local and federal authorities and the applicable law, then offered Sears two options: an area known as Goose Island and a two-block area bounded by Franklin Street on the east, Jackson Boulevard on the south, Wacker Drive on the west and Adams Street on the north, with Quincy Street running through the middle from east to west.
Venue SIX10 is one of the premiere event sites in Chicago. Featuring a 10-story faceted window wall that provides stunning panoramic views of Chicago’s skyline, Grant Park, and Lake Michigan, Venue SIX10 offers a variety of event spaces including a 408-seat theater, state-of-the-art breakout rooms and expansive event galleries. The facility has won numerous design awards and boasts Silver LEEDS (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for its sustainability including 100% renewable-sourced energy. We work with a select group of the finest caterers in the city - renowned for their creative cuisine, stunning presentations and focus on service. Our caterers source locally and organically grown seasonal produce whenever possible.
Chicago Party Animals Loft Venues is located in the West Loop on the corner of Fulton Market and May street. The main floor is a renovated warehouse, the perfect space for almost any event, It is a bright, versatile and affordable venue that can accommodate up to 200 guest. The VIP Vintage loft with bonus rooftop! The Vintage Loft is lined with large windows, skyline views and a bonus 2500 square foot roof top. The VIP Vintage Loft can be rented on its own for an intimate party or in conjunction with the main level. Chicago Party Animals is the great space for private parties, intimate weddings, corporate events, fundraising, photo shoots, cocktail parties, training classes, movie screenings, art shows and dance parties. We offer discounted rates for all 501c3 organizations. For details visit our website @ www.chicagopartyanimals.com. In advance we want to THANK YOU for checking us out! Your business allows Chicago Party Animal’s to continue our mission which is to support the Chicago land animal rescue community..
Red Frog Events Community Guidelines: Our Facebook page (“Page”) is a forum where participants can share their passion for our events. We value this community and are excited to hear from and interact with you. However, it is important to note that postings to the Facebook Page (“Third-Party Content”) by users of the Page (“User” or “Users”) are not representative of the opinions of the brand or its owner, RFE. RFE reserves the right to monitor and to remove any Third-Party Content that it determines is in violation of Facebook’s Terms and Policies (https://www.facebook.com/policies), as well as any Third-Party Content that: • Is obscene, lewd, lascivious, or filthy; • Includes spam content; • Contains any viruses, Easter eggs, worms, bots, Trojan horses or potentially damaging computer programs, code, malware or files; • Uses any third party trademarks or services marks or the name of any third party’s products, offerings, services, brands, or trademarks; • Is abusive, harassing, threatening, violent, derogatory, discriminatory or defamatory; • Is false, deceptive, misleading, or deceitful; • Infringes another party’s copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights, rights of publicity or privacy or other rights; • Violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation or encourages conduct that constitutes a criminal offense or may result in civil liability; • Includes, demonstrates or encourages the misuse of a product or a hazardous situation; • Is off-topic or irrelevant; • Is unintelligible; or • Is otherwise objectionable. By viewing the Page, you acknowledge that any Third-Party Content uploaded by anyone other than RFE is the view, opinion, creation or representation of the User, and does not represent the opinion of RFE. In other words, RFE is not responsible for the accuracy of any claims, information, or advice included in Third-Party Content posted by Users of the page. Further, RFE does not endorse any Third-Party Content on this page, including, for example, participant photographs or advice submitted as Third-Party Content. RFE reserves the right, but assumes no obligation, to remove any Third Party-Content in its sole discretion. Submission of any Third-Party Content grants RFE and its owners, managers, members, directors, officers, past and present employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns an unlimited, worldwide, perpetual, license and right to publish, use, publicly perform such content, or any idea contained therein, or any portion thereof, in any way, in any and all media now known or hereinafter developed, without territorial time or other limitation, for commercial, advertising/promotional or any other purposes, without consideration to the User. Given the enormous number of events, ideas and concepts that RFE develops in-house, it is likely that an idea or suggestion posted by you on this page could embody events, ideas, concepts, and/or materials that are identical or substantially similar to those that independently developed by or for RFE in the past or future. Therefore, in light of RFE's practice of not accepting unsolicited product or idea submissions, any similarity between your idea or suggestion and any RFE product or service is coincidental, and RFE will not assume any obligation to compensate you for any such similarity. Furthermore, this Facebook page is a public forum – one with no expectation of privacy or confidentiality by its users. So, if you post any ideas or suggestions on this page, then RFE and its Users will treat it as public, non-confidential, and non-proprietary. And, in light of RFE’s practice of not accepting unsolicited idea submissions, RFE will not assume any obligation whatsoever (express or implied) to review or consider your idea or suggestion. Stated another way: by posting your idea or suggestion on this page, you waive and agree to waive any claims that RFE misappropriated your idea or has incorporated any portion of your idea or suggestion in any future RFE events or services. RFE reserves the right to adopt additional terms or rules and to change or modify these Community Guidelines at any time. Thank you for being a member of our Facebook community.
Conference Chicago at University Center offers year-round meeting space for small to large events with unique outdoor space to accommodate receptions and special events. Group housing is available for private conferences during summer months, May-August, each year. Onsite dining and catering services, advanced technology and professional staff to support your event from start to finish.
The Summits of Chicago! We now have two locations here in Chicago. Summit West is located at 500 W Madison in the Ogilvie train station. Summit Executive Centre is located at the foot of the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago. The Summits are your complete meeting solution! They foster creativity and learning in a distraction-free enviroment; ideal for training, meetings and special events. Please like us on our other social media sites. Green Meeting App http://www.greeneventapp.org/vendor/?id=2662060608 Yelp http://www.yelp.com/biz/summit-executive-centre-chicago Linked In http://www.linkedin.com/company/2525689?goback=%2Enpe_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1&trk=NUS_CMPA-comp_nm Twitter https://twitter.com/#!/SummitExCentre
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is dedicated to enriching Chicago’s artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy. This includes fostering the development of Chicago’s non-profit arts sector, independent working artists and for-profit arts businesses; providing a framework to guide the City’s future cultural and economic growth, via the 2012 Chicago Cultural Plan; marketing the City’s cultural assets to a worldwide audience; and presenting high-quality, free and affordable cultural programs for residents and visitors.
Amy Beck specializes in creating beautiful custom and creative cakes. Offering a large variety of scrumptious cake flavors and fillings, beautiful designs and incredible detail, Amy Beck Cake Design is a full service custom cake design business. All cakes are served fresh with no frozen ingredients. Cakes and fillings are made with real butter, cream, chocolate and fruit. Amy makes all of her cakes in a licensed, commercial kitchen located in the River West neighborhood of Chicago.
Custom catering for all your foodie needs and rock and roll desires...
Blümgarten is a boutique floral studio offering unique and personalized designs. We are a full service flower shop offering daily, weekly and monthly floral delivery as well as wedding and event services.
Method Connect began in 2008 when founding partners, Keith Puckett, Mladen Djankovic, and Dan Winter put their skills together to make mark on the world of experiential marketing. Experiential marketing is unique because it operates in real-time. There are no redos or edits in experiential activations. The partners and their team immediately recognized the need for brand ambassadors that would shine when partnered with the most influential of brands. Everyone at Method knows the value of having intelligent, beautiful, and engaging brand ambassadors at every activation. MethodConnect™, an online intranet platform, revolutionized the staffing process by making it easy and convenient to match brands with brand ambassadors. With over 13,000 talent profiles MethodConnect ™ is breaking down the barriers of experiential marketing and providing brands with their ultimate experiential vision. Method Models maintains the positive reputation and ability to see past what the client said and give them exactly what they want.Through close client relationships, effective talent management, transparent hiring practices, and MethodConnect ™ Method has become a true agency partner. The results are successful activations that build lasting relationships between brands and consumers all over the country.
The Buckingham Club and Hotel creates a romantic, exclusive experience within the exciting and bustling nature of downtown Chicago. Inviting a quiet, intimate design and feel throughout the private rooms and suites, and complementing it with high-end modern amenities, fitness and spa, it is an unconventional; yet, idyllic boutique hotel that captures the best of both worlds. The special touches, attentive service, exclusivity and panoramic views cannot be experienced anywhere else. Its uniqueness makes it a hidden gem within the vast city of Chicago. Book a reservation now for your next private, luxurious getaway.
Free Computer Station Free WiFi throughout the building Free lockers in all dorm rooms, bring your own lock Free Breakfast Free self-service kitchen Free linens Cable/TV room Tour Info 24-hour access/no curfew
Welcome to the Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro Hotel. Cutting-edge luxury awaits you in our sleek and modern guest rooms and suites, offering romantic views of the Chicago Skyline and an amazing downtown location. Perfect for a glamorous weekend getaway filled with nightlife and shopping or executive travelers looking for added amenities.
Indulge in Hotel Blake Chicago, a landmark of luxury in one of downtown Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Located in the in the heart of historic Printers Row, Hotel Blake offers a robust taste of Chicago’s rich culture and diversity.
Marriott's new urban flagship hotel, and the largest Residence Inn in the world, is located in a beautifully restored National Historic Landmark building in the heart of the Chicago’s Downtown Loop and central business district. Perfect for business, leisure and extended-stay travelers, the 381 spacious all-suite accommodations offer free Wi-Fi, fully equipped kitchens and separate areas for living, working, dining and sleeping. Amenities include the Roanoke Club Lounge, fitness center, business center, 11 event rooms and 6,700 sq. ft. of flexible meetings and event space, and complimentary breakfast buffet. The pet-friendly hotel is just a short walk from Chicago’s theatre district, Millennium Park, State Street shopping, world-class dining and close to many public transportation options.
Each hotel part of our collection celebrates and commemorates the optimistic energy of its community, while offering an extended retreat to places that often played host to the best days of our lives. NOW OPEN Graduate Athens - Athens, Georgia Graduate Tempe - Tempe, Arizona COMING SPRING 2015 Graduate Charlottesville - Charlottesville, Virginia Graduate Madison - Madison, Wisconsin Graduate Oxford - Oxford, Mississippi
Stay in the heart of Chicago’s cultural district at the Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District hotel, our premier location above the historic Bank of America Theatre. Join us in the stylish lobby each morning for Hampton’s free hot breakfast. Savor a selection of hot and cold breakfast items and sip your coffee while admiring the city view. If you’re in a hurry, grab one of our free Hampton On the Run® Breakfast Bags to enjoy on the go, available from Monday to Friday. Maintain your regular fitness routine at our modern fitness center. Enjoy a choice of cardio machines with TV monitors and weights equipment for an invigorating work-out every day. Stay connected with your family and the office with free high-speed internet access throughout the hotel. Help yourself to 24-hour tea and coffee in the lobby and relax on a sofa surfing the net with free wireless internet access. Use your room’s handy lap desk to work while you watch TV before getting a great night’s sleep in the clean and fresh Hampton bed®. Pick up a snack from the suite shop and catch up on work in our 24-hour business center, featuring internet, print, fax and copy services. Families will feel at home with our kid-friendly amenities such as cribs and high chairs.
Our housing is available May 28-Aug. 4, 2013 in Thomas Beckham Hall (TBH). TBH is located in the heart of University Village just steps away from over a dozen shops and restaurants. Access to public transportation is right outside your door allowing you quick access to the Loop, Lakefront, and the rest of the city. You will be living with other students from around the world, who are alsointerning in Chicago. You will have your own SINGLE room in a 2- or 4-person apartment where you will share a bathroom, kitchen and living room with the other intern(s). The entire apartment comes FURNISHED! We will provide you with FREE LAUNDRY, INTERNET, and CABLE access, 24-hour security, a computer lab, and vending machines. Extended housing dates available by request. This will be done in a case-by-case manner.
Here are just a few of the amenities featured at Hotel Allegro: - Hosted evening social hour - Acclaimed 312 Chicago restaurant - Lobby Bar Allegro - Complimentary onsite fitness center - Eco-friendly Chicago hotel - Elegant downtown Chicago meeting and event space - High-speed wireless Internet, complimentary to Kimpton Karma members
When its doors first opened in 1871, the Palmer House became the place to “see and be seen” in downtown Chicago. And that hasn’t changed changed as the Palmer House Hilton continues to evolve with the times allowing it to serve our 21st century guests with hip conveniences and comfort they expect along with historic Chicago significance. The Palmer House is a lively destination within walking distance of the best attractions the city of Chicago has to offer like Millennium Park, Grant Park, Lake Michigan, the Art Institute of Chicago, the theater district, and the Magnificent Mile.
The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center was originally designed and constructed in 1893 to accommodate visitors from around the globe attending the World’s Columbian Exposition. The legendary Congress Plaza Hotel has been home to many of the world’s greatest notables such as our nation’s presidents, foreign dignitaries, opera, stage, and movie celebrities. Every year our property is visited by hundreds of guests attending conventions, meetings, and events in our beautiful city. Our property is conveniently located in the heart of the downtown area here in Chicago just minutes away from some of the premier attractions that our city has to offer including, The Art Institute of Chicago, Buckingham Fountain, Orchestra Hall, Willis Tower, and The Shedd Aquarium. The Congress Plaza Hotel is located directly across from Grant Park, known as one of Chicago’s prime attractions for great outdoor jazz and blues music throughout the summer. Our property features 871 guest rooms, including 36 deluxe suites, many of which overlook the beautiful waters of Lake Michigan. The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center is the perfect place to experience Chicago at just about any time of the year!
This stylish and swanky hotel has hosted presidents, movie stars and notorious gangsters. Among downtown Chicago hotels, the Renaissance Blackstone stands out as one of the finest, most elegant luxury hotels on Michigan Avenue. Near Grant Park and a mere 3 blocks from Michigan Lake, The Chicago Institute of Art, Navy Pier, Millennium Park and the Field Museum are all within minutes of our doorstep.
Chicago’s Essex Inn is a hotel in downtown Chicago on the Michigan Avenue Cultural Mile that combines breathtaking panoramas of Grant Park, the Museum Campus and Lake Michigan with exciting promotional packages that incorporate famed attractions and events in Chicago. Year-round packages available for the city’s most popular cultural, sporting and entertainment events can include special museum exhibit packages, holiday shopping packages and more. From our steel and glass lobby to contemporary rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows to a seasonal rooftop pool, the Essex Inn offers amazing views and amazing value.
The Silversmith Building began its eclectic history on the verge of a new millennium, long standing as a paragon of transition and progress, blending architectural styles, pioneering new materials and housing a variety of commercial ventures throughout the decades. With the turn of another century, the Silversmith has been transformed once again, into The Silversmith Hotel & Suites, a leading luxury Chicago hotel. In the late 1890’s, the Arts and Crafts movement began to replace Romanesque Revival architecture. In 1896, Peter J. Weber, of the celebrated architectural firm of D.H. Burnham and Company, designed the Silversmith to reflect this transition. The upper floors evoke the Moorish undertones of Romanesque Revival with their use of warm monochromatic red brick and unglazed terra cotta, rounded corner flat pilasters, and round brick attached columns. The lower floors have a simple zigzag surround on the windows, which typifies the turn-of-the-century European geometrical designs that inspired the Arts and Crafts movement. These floors are clad in dark green highly-glazed terra cotta reminiscent of the fireplace surrounds in the Arts and Crafts style homes. One consistent element of this downtown Chicago hotel’s design is its incorporation of Chicago’s Commercial Style. This style accommodated the city’s growing demands of commerce and business especially after the Chicago fire of 1871. Like the Silversmith, buildings in this style featured heights of over five stories, flat roofs, very few façade projections, and a regular rhythm of same-size windows. This style suited the tenants for whom the buildings were originally and mainly designed; the jewelry and silver trade. In fact, the Silversmith stands in what is still called “Jeweler’s Row”. One specific feature of the building, its central light court, further appealed to these businesses. This court and the Silversmith’s general floor plan, allowed natural light and ventilation to enter all work spaces, which was particularly important for both crafting and viewing intricate work. After a century of some dubious transformations, the Silversmith has finally returned to its original splendor. Granted National Landmark status, The Silversmith Hotel & Suites has spared no expense in revitalizing the building and crafting one of the most exquisite Chicago hotels. The entry hall’s restored marble mosaic, the marble and cast iron grand staircase and the lobby’s intricate classical relief ceiling welcome guests to a world of refined yet comfortable luxury.
Contemporary Chicago Hotel - Upscale Downtown Lodging Enhance your family vacation, corporate travel or weekend getaway by staying at Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza River North. Located atop the Chicago Sun-Times building presenting the best views of the Windy City from a unique 15th floor atrium lobby, our full-service hotel adjacent to the Merchandise Mart welcomes you with newly redesigned guestrooms and suites, stellar service, and premium amenities. A downtown location in the hip River North area puts you near shops, restaurants, attractions, and the Loop, the city's central business district.
Wit makes its own welcome, and levels all distinctions. No dignity, no learning, no force of character, can make any stand against good wit. –Ralph Waldo Emerson Does lightening ever strike the same place twice? With a bold, neon yellow glass bolt stretching 27 floors into the sky on the facade of its new building at the corner of State and Lake Streets, theWit Hotel (201 N. State St.) answers the question with a resounding “yes.” Located just a few blocks north of what (in the early 20th century) was the busiest intersection in the world, theWit joins the rebirth of State Street at an explosive moment. The nearby Block 37 mixed-use development is nearing completion, and the neighborhood recently celebrated the opening of The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago’s new Joffrey Tower. New retail stores, residential towers and attractions abound nearby, and theatergoers flock to the surrounding district to take in shows on some of Chicago’s most famous stages: the Goodman, the Harris, the Ford Oriental, the Cadillac Palace, the Bank of America Theater, and, of course, theWit’s next-door neighbor, the iconic Chicago Theatre. The developer of theWit, Scott Greenberg president of the ECD Company, took full advantage of the neighborhood’s rich cultural street cred when laying the groundwork for his hotel concept. Forget staid, stuffy and stiff: Starting with its playful name, theWit is a contemporary hotel with personality, its impishly chic sense of humor in evidence at every turn. The hotel’s forward-thinking structure was designed by breakout Chicago architect Jackie Koo, with interiors by Cheryl Rowley (the mastermind behind Kimpton Hotels’ distinctive look). Progressive edge mingles with long-lashed glamour throughout theWit’s guest rooms and common areas; chandeliers that appear held aloft by white angel wings hover near the soaring lobby ceiling, and mirrored elevator walls and hallway carpets are tattooed in bold floral cutout patterns. Edison-esque lightbulbs hang above boardroom tables, and pops of color throughout add surprise and whimsy to the sexy, dark color palette. Guest Rooms & Suites theWit houses 238 queen and king guest rooms on floors 6-20, with 60 magnificent one- and two-bedroom suites on floors 21-26 (298 rooms total). Floor-to-ceiling views of Chicago’s architectural gems are spectacular, with east-facing panoramas of Millennium Park, northward cityscapes of the Thompson Building and the Chicago River, and west-facing scenes of bustling State Street. The stylish appointments overlook no details: 40-inch flat-screen TVs are standard in all rooms, with 60-inch screens in some suites. Easily accessible, all-inclusive jacks provide plugins for computers, phones, iPods and other electronics. Sweet Dreams by Doubletree Sleep Experience© mattresses offer the ultimate in comfort, and custom furniture includes plush chaises and electric blue velvet sofas. Clever artwork is anything but mundane, with inspiring red-and-gray felt “walls of kisses” above the beds; prints featuring Monopoly boards alongside Shakespeare’s face on the cover of Esquire; and framed wordplay referencing the wittier quips of some of history’s greatest thinkers. In the suites, fully equipped kitchens are stocked with refrigerators, microwaves, convection ovens, and more. Super-sized bathrooms with separate showers and deep soaking tubs (many with outdoor views) are an irresistible place to relax after a long day absorbing Chicago’s cultural attractions. The latest energy efficient, eco-friendly HVAC innovations are put to use, with smart thermostats that use motion detectors to determine when guests are in the room and push air in specific directions to eliminate hot and cold spots. Conferences, Meetings & Events Floors three and four at theWit offer 7,000 square feet of meeting facilities, with a 2,523-square-foot dividable ballroom and conference rooms named after notable wits Lincoln, Dickinson, Churchill and Wilde. Ideal for educational, business or social events, the rooms are fully wired and outfitted with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment. More dramatic views keep the creative vibe churning, and when groups get hungry, they’ll enjoy mouthwatering catering from the chef at theWit’s State and Lake restaurant. SCREEN Rivaling the over-the-top luxury of any Hollywood producer’s in-home spread, SCREEN, theWit’s $1 million digital high-definition multimedia theater, is sure to become the venue of choice for Chicago’s film aficionados, as well as for businesses and organizations that are looking for a one-of-a-kind space to host a special event. SCREEN can accommodate up to 40 guests which features luxurious gray electronic recliners, cozy couches and club chairs, which are situated on multiple levels to offer ideal sightlines to all viewers. Dining at theWit theWit’s food and beverage partner, Concentrics Restaurants, has created three distinct dining experiences throughout the hotel. With striking interiors by Atlanta’s Johnson Studio, each venue offers its own compelling argument for becoming Chicago’s newest, hottest see-and-be-seen destination: STATE AND LAKE Its name an ode to its exact location, STATE AND LAKE is a contemporary gastropub on the ground floor of theWit. With a menu of artisanal American cuisine and inviting décor punctuated by an amber-lit bar, cork floors, and rich mahogany leather banquettes, STATE AND LAKE is the perfect place to cozy up and unwind after long day of work in the Loop. ROOF Perched 27 stories above the hum of the Loop sidewalks, the nightlife experience at the 7,000-square-foot lounge ROOF can be defined in a word: View. The scene from the deck and out the windows of ROOF is jaw-droppingly spectacular; gaze in one direction to see the Bean at Millennium Park, another way to see a slice of the Chicago River, and any which way to take in the up-close details of architectural icons standing sentry in every direction. Long fire pits lined with bar stools, a large projection screen on an outdoor wall, and a high-quality telescope for sneaking peeks into surrounding buildings are all part of the sensual, sensory experience at ROOF. A menu of 20 small plates is executed from ROOF’s own full-service kitchen, with a pizza oven in the main bar area. Spa@theWit Managed by industry leader WTS and offering a range of facial, nail and body treatments, Spa@theWit does away with traditional beige, beige and more beige in favor of a striking color palette that invigorates as much as it soothes. Spacious treatment rooms outfitted in enveloping black and cream are injected with splashes of hot pink, and textured tone-on-tone wallpaper lines the halls. In the adjoining fitness center, the latest Precor treadmills and elliptical machines face out windows with downtown views of the L train and sidewalk action below.