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19/07/2017

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Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau provides meeting planners and special event coordinators with

12/04/2017

Beer, beer and more BEER! Bring your group to experience the Carbondale Brew Fest — an exciting downtown event, held in Town Square, highlighting over 100 beers from more than 35 craft brewers found locally and all over the Midwest. This street-block sized beer garden includes live music and special seasonal releases, including a Homebrew competition! Contact our friends at Carbondale Tourism to learn more.

07/04/2017

Looking for a unique, free event to add to your next itinerary? Look no further than the 44th Annual Great Cardboard Boat Regatta! Aspiring boaters will put their engineering and creativity skills to the tests to construct a human-sized boat made only of cardboard. Contestants can walk away with a number of awards including the Titanic Award, given to boaters that proudly abandon ship for the mightiest sink. Contact our friends at Carbondale Tourism for details.

05/04/2017

Attraction Alert! The Lotton Art Glass Gallery in Crete is a must-see! Experience the thrill of watching magnificent works of art being created daily out of hot glass. Meet the world famous Lotton family while touring the gallery & studio. Contact our friends at Chicago Southland for details on ho w you can add this to your itinerary!

30/03/2017

Irish Fest brings together the best in Irish music from America, Canada and Europe. In addition to all of the music, there will be Irish sports, dancing, theatre & story-telling, a petting zoo, Irish dogs and ponies, Irish import stores. For the little people there are magicians, puppets, jugglers, clowns and most importantly, unlimited carnival rides are included in the admission price. Free parking on site. Contact our friends at Chicago Southland for details — Group Rates available until April 30th!

29/03/2017

Itinerary alert! Dive into the history of DeKalb County on the “DeKalb County History and Heritage Tour.” This 2 day, 1 night tour suggests stops at the 1861 farm-house of Joseph F. Glidden, the inventor of “The Winner” barbed wire, the 1879 Mansion of Isaac L. Ellwood, the barbed wire baron who teamed up with Glidden to produce “The Winner,” The Midwest Museum of Natural History, and the historic 1920’s art deco Egyptian Theatre. Click below to learn more and start planning your tour.

Use one of these itineraries to plan group tours and enjoy beautiful scenery, rich culture and great dining and entertainment just 1 hour west of Chicago.

21/03/2017

There's a lot brewing in Champaign County! This central Illinois community is home to a growing local craft beer scene. Check out this itinerary from Visit Champaign County in Leisure Group Travel for a taste of the local breweries and earn more about this craft-inspired culture!

Tucked away in the heart of Illinois, Champaign County has been quickly making strides as the craft beer capital of the Midwest.

17/03/2017

If there's one group-friendly event we love, it's the Hobnob Market, coming to Effingham this May! This vintage-fair style shopping event offers marvelous vintage finds, handmade goods, boutique clothing and delicious food. Browse through booth after amazing booth of found and handmade pieces - each space like a mini shop filled with creative displays and boutique style touches. Contact our friends at Visit Effingham for details on how your group can experience this fun event!

The Hobnob Spring Market Fabulous Vintage & Handmade Vendors A village-fair style shopping event…marvelous vintage finds, handmade goods, boutique clothing, & delicious food. Browse through booth after amazing booth of found & handmade pieces – each space like a mini shop filled with creative displa...

15/03/2017

Jazz is food for the soul. Sample 100 years (1917-2017) of flavor as the Chicago Southland celebrates a jazz centennial birthday with jazz concerts, art exhibits, jazz dinners and brunches, and more!
To book your “Let Them Eat Jazz” Tour, contact Tobie Fitzpatrick, Chicago Southland's Tour Expert. 888-895-3211 [email protected]. Be sure to ask about incentives and services!

13/03/2017

Get your putt-putt on at the Carbondale Classic! The Carbondale Classic Putt Putt combines a classic bar crawl with miniature golf. Putt putt your way around town competing for cash at participating restaurants and bars in teams of four with a designated caddie. Contact our friends at Carbondale Tourism for details.

13/03/2017

Looking for a unique group tour experience? The J. F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center is just the place. Take a tour of the stately red-brick farm house on the groups and learn the American story of migration, innovation and philanthropy at the site where Joseph F. Glidden invented "The Winner" barbed wire. Contact our friends at the DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau for information on how you can see this in person!

09/03/2017

Jazz up your next itinerary with a trip to the Effingham Artisan Fair! This amazing event turns downtown Effingham into an art gallery for residents and visitors to enjoy with art for purchase, wine and beer tasting, live music and so much more. Bring the whole family for fun activities, live demonstrations, great food and art galore. Contact our friends at Visit Effingham for details!

Effingham Illinois Artisan Fair

07/03/2017

My Son The Waiter is BACK on the North Shore! This performance is a favorite for groups. Contact our friends at Chicago North Shore today to book your trip!

01/03/2017

It's March and you know what that means... tours of the Ellwood House Museum are now available! The 1879 mansion reflects the central role of Isaac Ellwood in the development of the barbed wire industry in America. The magnificent estate testifies to his aptitude for business and the breadth of his vision. It also reflects the tastes of multiple generations of the Ellwood family who guided the evolution of the grounds and structures. Contact our friends at DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau for details!

01/03/2017

Just our Tour Illinois team goofing off during tonight's NTA dine around! A huge thank you to our friends at All Around Alton, Illinois for the wonderful evening!

28/02/2017

Did you know that Champaign County is considered a culinary destination? With over 40 restaurants in the four-block radius of the downtown district alone, this micro-urban oasis is full of flavor. Checkout this itinerary from Visit Champaign County and Leisure Group Travel for a taste of this delicious destination!

Champaign County is a culinary destination with over 40 locally-owned restaurants in Downtown Champaign alone. Sample farm-grown ingredients, sip vintage soda, learn the roasting process of coffee beans and enjoy a cheese tasting right on the farm. This one-day tour is designed to delight those of a...

28/02/2017

Tour Illinois has a great presence here at NTA in St. Louis!

25/02/2017

Did you know that the Egyptian Theatre is one of only seven Egyptian-style theatres left in the country? Tours last for approximately one hour and are available year-round by appointment! Contact our friends at the DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau for info on how you can add it to your next itinerary!

22/02/2017

A number of our CVBs are gearing up for the NTA Travel Exchange next week in St. Louis! Who else is going to be attending?

20/02/2017

In honor of Presidents Day, we thought it was only appropriate to share some words of wisdom from our fellow Illinoisan — President Abraham Lincoln! Illinois is flooded with Lincoln's rich history, especially in the state capitol of Springfield. Contact our friends at Visit Springfield for details on group experiences!

01/02/2017

Did you know that Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat is coming to Kankakee? Contact our friends at Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau for details on group experiences!

27/01/2017

Set the mood for Valentine’s Day with Mahler Adagietto from Symphony #5 featuring Mascagni Intermezzo, Sarasate Ziguenerweisen and Saint-Saens Introduction and Rondo Capriciasso by Rachel Jacklin on violin and Broadway favorites featuring the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra Chorus.

Contact our friends at Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau for details!

25/01/2017

Did someone say chocolate?? They sure did — because Chocolate Fest is right around the corner!

Get a taste of last year's event from the article below and contact our friends at Chicago Southland for details on how your group can have this scrumptious experience.

Three-year-old Eme Mae Matthys carefully doodled stick figures and other designs onto a plain white chef's apron Saturday afternoon.

23/01/2017

Did you know Abraham Lincoln tried and lost his first murder trial in Champaign County? Have you ever experienced Chado, the Way of Tea in a traditional Japanese setting? Gazing out at the stars, have you ever wondered how vast is the universe?

All of these experiences can be found in the Outside of Ordinary community that is Champaign County. Contact our friends at Visit Champaign County for itinerary recommendations for your next visit!

Did you know Abraham Lincoln tried and lost his first murder trial in Champaign County? Have you ever experienced Chado, the Way of Tea in a traditional Japanese setting? Gazing out at the stars, have you ever wondered how vast is the universe?We invite you to expand your horizons at our various mus...

19/01/2017

As one of the top communities with restaurants per capita in the country, Champaign County is no stranger to good food. Get a taste of local, unique flavors during the Champaign County Area Restaurant Week!

Contact our friends at Visit Champaign County for tour packages — your taste buds will thank you!

That's right! You read that right! We have been teasing you for years with Eat Your Way Through January, but this year we have decided to shake things up. We are teaming up with local restaurants throughout Champaign County, Monticello, & Arthur to give you the perfect opportunity to give them a try...

18/01/2017

Looking to add a little flare to your next itinerary? Champaign County is home to countless theatres and performance venues, bringing visitors entertainment of all calibers. Checkout this blog from our friends at Visit Champaign County for Top Stops for Theatre!

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts—More than just a world-class music venue, KCPA offers an impressive lineup of theatre that will knock your socks off. In just a few short weeks the Russian National Ballet Theatre will be gracing its stage for three performances which include: Carmen/Romeo and...

17/01/2017

Proud to be one of the sponsors of ed sessions at ABA!

15/01/2017

We have plenty to.offer in Illinois, come visit booth #1413 at ABA!!

15/01/2017

Our Cvb's having a relaxing dinner before appointments tomorrow!

12/01/2017

Thinking about bringing your group to Lake County in 2017? Our friends at Visit Lake County, Illinois have put together some excellent itineraries to get you started!

Click below to see one of our favorites.