Q.
A. Your best bet is to try Priceline or Hotwire and look for "River North" or "Magnificent Mile" locations. Hotels in the "Loop" are convenient to the museums and business district, but the area is pretty dead come nightfall.
As already mentioned, Best Western River North (with free parking - a perk that otherwise costs $45 or so) and Club Quarters (which has 2 locations: 111 W Adams and 75 E Wacker) are affordable, well-located options. Sustainably focused Hotel Felix (111 W Huron) sometimes has reasonable rates.
http://www.rivernorthhotel.com
http://www.clubquarters.com
http://www.hotelfelixchicago.com
As already mentioned, Best Western River North (with free parking - a perk that otherwise costs $45 or so) and Club Quarters (which has 2 locations: 111 W Adams and 75 E Wacker) are affordable, well-located options. Sustainably focused Hotel Felix (111 W Huron) sometimes has reasonable rates.
http://www.rivernorthhotel.com
http://www.clubquarters.com
http://www.hotelfelixchicago.com
Best Honeymoon packages in Chicago?
Q. I'm having a wedding in August, we are thinking about honeymooning in chicago! any idea's? Hotel wise and attractions?
A. UPDATED (with more links and info):
These sites might help with a lot of information:
http://honeymooninchicago.com/
http://danielandelizabeth.wordpress.com/2009/08/06/honeymooning-in-chicago/
http://www.ehow.com/way_5318058_chicago-honeymoon-ideas.html
http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/ORDDT/planawedding/honeymoons/main.wnt
Other than that, I just have "romance" related suggestions:
HOTELS:
If expense is no worry, then the Pennisula (http://www.peninsula.com/Chicago/en/default.aspx ) and Four Seasons hotels (http://www.fourseasons.com/chicagofs/ ) are usually ranked the highest. For something very modern, there is the W hotel (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=2005 ). Sybaris always touts itself as a romantic option - http://www.sybaris.com/modules/main/default.aspx .
Boutique hotels offer personalized service, with a sometimes quirky bent. Some boutique hotels that you might want to look into is the new Wit hotel (http://www.thewithotel.com/ ), Hotel Allegro (http://www.allegrochicago.com/ ), Hotel Felix (http://www.hotelfelixchicago.com/ ), Hotel Burnham (http://www.burnhamhotel.com/ ), and Hotel Monaco (http://www.monaco-chicago.com ).
Also, there is the bed & breakfast option, which may require a stay of at least 2 to 3 days. You can check out this site - http://www.chicago-bed-breakfast.com/index.html - for some B&Bs to look into. Some unique B&B's include - The Monastery of the Holy Cross (http://chicagomonk.org/?page_id=21 ) and House 5863 (http://www.house5863.com/ - modern). The Bed & Breakfast site has some "Hot Deals" that you can check out here - http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/HotDeals.aspx . There are some nice options outside of Chicago like Lynfred Winery Bed & Breakfast in Roselle, IL (under an hour away); Chestnut Street Inn in Sheffield, IL; Galena, IL; and Lake Geneva, IL.
Otherwise, check out a multi-search site like Dealbase (http://www.dealbase.com/Chicago-hotel-deals-discounts-714 ) to search for hotels. Otherwise, some basic sites to check out are http://expedia.com , http://orbitz.com , http://www.quikbook.com/ , http://travelocity.com , and http://hotels.com . If you're keen on a particular hotel, check their site for deals and look for tips from a site like Yelp (http://yelp.com ) or TripAdvisor (http://www.tripadvisor.com/ ). Priceline (http://priceline.com ) offers good deals, but it can be a risky choice if you are picky about time and other preferences.
ATTRACTIONS:
Study a map of Chicago and pick out top spots that you want to go to. It'll likely save you some time if you have a basic understanding of the city's grid system, major spots, and public transportation (http://www.transitchicago.com ). You can hire a limo or take taxis too. Again, your budget and interests aren't clear, but here are some suggestions:
* Walk along Lake Michigan. There are beach areas. In the downtown area, there is the Museum Campus to check out. There is Navy Pier, which has plenty of attractions. You can even go on a cruise. See http://www.chicagotraveler.com/boat_tours.htm .
* Millennium Park (http://www.millenniumpark.org ) at night is beautiful. Grant Park is nice too, with the famous Buckingham Fountain. Strolling around there is free. If you go further north, you can take pictures along the Chicago River's bridges and walkways. You can go on a boat tour.
* There is the Art Institute of Chicago (http://www.artic.edu/aic/ , Washington & Michigan - east side). You can also walk to it via the bridge in the back of Millennium Park. They opened a fabulous Modern Art Wing last summer. If you don't want to go in (for some crazy reason), just take a picture with the lions out front and check out the other outdoor displays around the building. There are weekly free times and some free days during the year. Yet there are many more museums - some more obscure than others - which you can check out. See http://www.centerstagechicago.com/other/styles/museums.html for a list.
* Chicago Cultural Center (http://www.chicagoculturalcenter.org , on NW corner of Washington and Michigan) - If you want some background on all things Chicago and check out local creativity, this lovely building is cool to explore. Plus, it's free.
* Take the tour up Willis Tower (http://www.willistower.com/ ) on Wacker Drive. The tower has a new viewing area where you can step out and feel like you're walking on air. You can eat the Venice Cafe while you're there too. Also, you can check out the John Hancock Observatory. It's Signature Room (http://www.signatureroom.com ) is a top fine-dining pick for many with great views from the 95/96th floors. Also, the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago has Sixteen, a fine dining restaurant on the 16th floor, with views of the Chicago River. See http://www.trumpchicagohotel.com/Food_Wine/Food_Wine.asp .
* Japonais Restaurant (http://www.japonaischicago.com/index2.html ) - The interior of this place is sensual. It sits along the Chicago River, and the lounge alone is something to check out. The food is cool (but pricey) too; particularly if you like to sizzle meat on a stone. If you're not hungry, just lounge around. I was impressed.
* The Magnificent Mile is pretty ... you know. See http://www.themagnificentmile.com/ . For deep dish pizza, go to Pizzeria Uno or Due (http://www.unos.com ), Lou Malnati's (http://www.loumalnatis.com ), or Gino's East (http://www.ginoseast.com - can write on walls there). The Pizzeria Uno group claims to be the originator of the deep dish. The Malnati family was involved in that dish creation. I always recommend the Grand Lux Cafe on Michigan & Ontario (above Ann Taylor) for eating within the $15-$30 range. This place has an opulent feel. You can ask for a plush booth seat next to the window to look down on Michigan Ave. It's a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, a restaurant management company which owns top-quality places. Check out more LEY restaurants here: http://www.leye.com/restaurants . Wildfire restaurants (also part of the Lettuce Entertain You group) are always great and has various locations. See http://www.wildfirerestaurant.com/ .
On the more expensive end, there is Zest (http://www.icchicagohotel.com/dining/zest_restaurant.cfm ). You can get a view of Michigan Avenue as well, if you ask for a seat by a window. It's the restaurant for the Hotel Intercontinental. I found the flavor combinations here interesting too. A top Italian restaurant would be Spiaggia (http://www.spiaggiarestaurant.com ) and it has views of Michigan Avenue.
* You shouldn't go to Chicago without catching a blues show (i.e. Buddy Guy's Legends would be a key spot - http://www.buddyguys.com/ ).
* You can visit Hyde Park in the near south area. The Obamas have a residence there. Also, the Hyde Park Art Center (http://www.hydeparkart.org ) is cool to check out. A fun place to eat is Medici on 57th (http://www.medici57.com ).
* A bit further south and you'll run into Chinatown - one of the more inexpensive but cool areas to explore (http://www.chicagochinatown.org/cccorg/home.jsp ). Dine at Phoenix (http://www.chinatownphoenix.com/ ).
* Explore various neighborhoods like Printers Row, Wicker Park/Bucktown, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Greektown, and Little Italy.
* An architectural tour is always interesting (http://www.architecture.org/tours.aspx ). You could go on a chocolate tour (http://www.chicagochocolatetours.com/tours/ ).
* Fondue is always romantic. You can get some together at the chain restaurant - The Melting Pot (http://www.meltingpot.com/ ). Gejas Cafe (http://www.gejascafe.com/ ) has fondue, but also features live Classical and Flamenco guitar. There is the Chocolate Bar at the Peninsula Hotel (http://www.centerstagechicago.com/bars/chocolate-bar.html ) too.
* Tapas is fun - getting a variety of usually Spanish food on small plates. Great for sharing in groups. One good spot is Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba (http://www.cafebabareeba.com ). Some nice spots to check out in the neighborhood is Vosges Haut Chocolate (http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/ ), LUSH (http://www.lush.com/ ), Aroma Workshop (http://aromaworkshop.com ) for making perfume/lotions/oils, and Swirlz (http://www.swirlzcupcakes.com ). Emilio's is another tasty tapas adventure (http://emiliostapas.com ). There's an Emilio's in Streeterville.
* Feast (http://www.feastrestaurant.com/ ) for dinner in Wicker Park/Bucktown is very nice. Yet a more romantic spot is The Violet Hour (http://www.theviolethour.com/ ).
* For some excitement, Nacional 27 is the place to eat, drink, and get your Latin dance on. See http://www.n27chicago.com/ . It's pricey, but worth it for a special night. I've enjoyed a lot of good times there for various weekend outings. Carnivale (http://www.carnivalechicago.com ) has a lively atmosphere. Also, you can watch belly dancing, get your hookah on, and eat some tasty Middle Eastern food at Juliana Restaurant and Nightclub (http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?erube_fh=wttw&wttw.submit.CPRestaurantDetail=1&wttw.RestaurantID=124 ). Other entertaining spots are the Green Mill in Uptown (http://www.greenmilljazz.com/ ), Howl at the Moon (http://www.howlatthemoon.com/the-show ), and Second City (http://www.secondcity.com/ ).
* Morton's Steakhouse (http://www.mortons.com/ ), Pars Cove (http://www.parscove.com/ ), Fogo de Chao (http://www.fogodechao.com/ ), Hot Chocolate (http://www.hotchocolatechicago.com/ ), and a Travola (http://www.atavolachicago.com/ ) are top rated.
* Other hookah places (see http://chicago.citysearch.com/listings/chicago-il/hookah/58044?what=Hookah http://www.centerstagechicago.com/search/index.cfm?phrase=hookah&button.x=0&button.y=0&button=FIND ) are possibilities. See http://hookahchicago.com as well.
These sites might help with a lot of information:
http://honeymooninchicago.com/
http://danielandelizabeth.wordpress.com/2009/08/06/honeymooning-in-chicago/
http://www.ehow.com/way_5318058_chicago-honeymoon-ideas.html
http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/ORDDT/planawedding/honeymoons/main.wnt
Other than that, I just have "romance" related suggestions:
HOTELS:
If expense is no worry, then the Pennisula (http://www.peninsula.com/Chicago/en/default.aspx ) and Four Seasons hotels (http://www.fourseasons.com/chicagofs/ ) are usually ranked the highest. For something very modern, there is the W hotel (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=2005 ). Sybaris always touts itself as a romantic option - http://www.sybaris.com/modules/main/default.aspx .
Boutique hotels offer personalized service, with a sometimes quirky bent. Some boutique hotels that you might want to look into is the new Wit hotel (http://www.thewithotel.com/ ), Hotel Allegro (http://www.allegrochicago.com/ ), Hotel Felix (http://www.hotelfelixchicago.com/ ), Hotel Burnham (http://www.burnhamhotel.com/ ), and Hotel Monaco (http://www.monaco-chicago.com ).
Also, there is the bed & breakfast option, which may require a stay of at least 2 to 3 days. You can check out this site - http://www.chicago-bed-breakfast.com/index.html - for some B&Bs to look into. Some unique B&B's include - The Monastery of the Holy Cross (http://chicagomonk.org/?page_id=21 ) and House 5863 (http://www.house5863.com/ - modern). The Bed & Breakfast site has some "Hot Deals" that you can check out here - http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/HotDeals.aspx . There are some nice options outside of Chicago like Lynfred Winery Bed & Breakfast in Roselle, IL (under an hour away); Chestnut Street Inn in Sheffield, IL; Galena, IL; and Lake Geneva, IL.
Otherwise, check out a multi-search site like Dealbase (http://www.dealbase.com/Chicago-hotel-deals-discounts-714 ) to search for hotels. Otherwise, some basic sites to check out are http://expedia.com , http://orbitz.com , http://www.quikbook.com/ , http://travelocity.com , and http://hotels.com . If you're keen on a particular hotel, check their site for deals and look for tips from a site like Yelp (http://yelp.com ) or TripAdvisor (http://www.tripadvisor.com/ ). Priceline (http://priceline.com ) offers good deals, but it can be a risky choice if you are picky about time and other preferences.
ATTRACTIONS:
Study a map of Chicago and pick out top spots that you want to go to. It'll likely save you some time if you have a basic understanding of the city's grid system, major spots, and public transportation (http://www.transitchicago.com ). You can hire a limo or take taxis too. Again, your budget and interests aren't clear, but here are some suggestions:
* Walk along Lake Michigan. There are beach areas. In the downtown area, there is the Museum Campus to check out. There is Navy Pier, which has plenty of attractions. You can even go on a cruise. See http://www.chicagotraveler.com/boat_tours.htm .
* Millennium Park (http://www.millenniumpark.org ) at night is beautiful. Grant Park is nice too, with the famous Buckingham Fountain. Strolling around there is free. If you go further north, you can take pictures along the Chicago River's bridges and walkways. You can go on a boat tour.
* There is the Art Institute of Chicago (http://www.artic.edu/aic/ , Washington & Michigan - east side). You can also walk to it via the bridge in the back of Millennium Park. They opened a fabulous Modern Art Wing last summer. If you don't want to go in (for some crazy reason), just take a picture with the lions out front and check out the other outdoor displays around the building. There are weekly free times and some free days during the year. Yet there are many more museums - some more obscure than others - which you can check out. See http://www.centerstagechicago.com/other/styles/museums.html for a list.
* Chicago Cultural Center (http://www.chicagoculturalcenter.org , on NW corner of Washington and Michigan) - If you want some background on all things Chicago and check out local creativity, this lovely building is cool to explore. Plus, it's free.
* Take the tour up Willis Tower (http://www.willistower.com/ ) on Wacker Drive. The tower has a new viewing area where you can step out and feel like you're walking on air. You can eat the Venice Cafe while you're there too. Also, you can check out the John Hancock Observatory. It's Signature Room (http://www.signatureroom.com ) is a top fine-dining pick for many with great views from the 95/96th floors. Also, the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago has Sixteen, a fine dining restaurant on the 16th floor, with views of the Chicago River. See http://www.trumpchicagohotel.com/Food_Wine/Food_Wine.asp .
* Japonais Restaurant (http://www.japonaischicago.com/index2.html ) - The interior of this place is sensual. It sits along the Chicago River, and the lounge alone is something to check out. The food is cool (but pricey) too; particularly if you like to sizzle meat on a stone. If you're not hungry, just lounge around. I was impressed.
* The Magnificent Mile is pretty ... you know. See http://www.themagnificentmile.com/ . For deep dish pizza, go to Pizzeria Uno or Due (http://www.unos.com ), Lou Malnati's (http://www.loumalnatis.com ), or Gino's East (http://www.ginoseast.com - can write on walls there). The Pizzeria Uno group claims to be the originator of the deep dish. The Malnati family was involved in that dish creation. I always recommend the Grand Lux Cafe on Michigan & Ontario (above Ann Taylor) for eating within the $15-$30 range. This place has an opulent feel. You can ask for a plush booth seat next to the window to look down on Michigan Ave. It's a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, a restaurant management company which owns top-quality places. Check out more LEY restaurants here: http://www.leye.com/restaurants . Wildfire restaurants (also part of the Lettuce Entertain You group) are always great and has various locations. See http://www.wildfirerestaurant.com/ .
On the more expensive end, there is Zest (http://www.icchicagohotel.com/dining/zest_restaurant.cfm ). You can get a view of Michigan Avenue as well, if you ask for a seat by a window. It's the restaurant for the Hotel Intercontinental. I found the flavor combinations here interesting too. A top Italian restaurant would be Spiaggia (http://www.spiaggiarestaurant.com ) and it has views of Michigan Avenue.
* You shouldn't go to Chicago without catching a blues show (i.e. Buddy Guy's Legends would be a key spot - http://www.buddyguys.com/ ).
* You can visit Hyde Park in the near south area. The Obamas have a residence there. Also, the Hyde Park Art Center (http://www.hydeparkart.org ) is cool to check out. A fun place to eat is Medici on 57th (http://www.medici57.com ).
* A bit further south and you'll run into Chinatown - one of the more inexpensive but cool areas to explore (http://www.chicagochinatown.org/cccorg/home.jsp ). Dine at Phoenix (http://www.chinatownphoenix.com/ ).
* Explore various neighborhoods like Printers Row, Wicker Park/Bucktown, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Greektown, and Little Italy.
* An architectural tour is always interesting (http://www.architecture.org/tours.aspx ). You could go on a chocolate tour (http://www.chicagochocolatetours.com/tours/ ).
* Fondue is always romantic. You can get some together at the chain restaurant - The Melting Pot (http://www.meltingpot.com/ ). Gejas Cafe (http://www.gejascafe.com/ ) has fondue, but also features live Classical and Flamenco guitar. There is the Chocolate Bar at the Peninsula Hotel (http://www.centerstagechicago.com/bars/chocolate-bar.html ) too.
* Tapas is fun - getting a variety of usually Spanish food on small plates. Great for sharing in groups. One good spot is Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba (http://www.cafebabareeba.com ). Some nice spots to check out in the neighborhood is Vosges Haut Chocolate (http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/ ), LUSH (http://www.lush.com/ ), Aroma Workshop (http://aromaworkshop.com ) for making perfume/lotions/oils, and Swirlz (http://www.swirlzcupcakes.com ). Emilio's is another tasty tapas adventure (http://emiliostapas.com ). There's an Emilio's in Streeterville.
* Feast (http://www.feastrestaurant.com/ ) for dinner in Wicker Park/Bucktown is very nice. Yet a more romantic spot is The Violet Hour (http://www.theviolethour.com/ ).
* For some excitement, Nacional 27 is the place to eat, drink, and get your Latin dance on. See http://www.n27chicago.com/ . It's pricey, but worth it for a special night. I've enjoyed a lot of good times there for various weekend outings. Carnivale (http://www.carnivalechicago.com ) has a lively atmosphere. Also, you can watch belly dancing, get your hookah on, and eat some tasty Middle Eastern food at Juliana Restaurant and Nightclub (http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?erube_fh=wttw&wttw.submit.CPRestaurantDetail=1&wttw.RestaurantID=124 ). Other entertaining spots are the Green Mill in Uptown (http://www.greenmilljazz.com/ ), Howl at the Moon (http://www.howlatthemoon.com/the-show ), and Second City (http://www.secondcity.com/ ).
* Morton's Steakhouse (http://www.mortons.com/ ), Pars Cove (http://www.parscove.com/ ), Fogo de Chao (http://www.fogodechao.com/ ), Hot Chocolate (http://www.hotchocolatechicago.com/ ), and a Travola (http://www.atavolachicago.com/ ) are top rated.
* Other hookah places (see http://chicago.citysearch.com/listings/chicago-il/hookah/58044?what=Hookah http://www.centerstagechicago.com/search/index.cfm?phrase=hookah&button.x=0&button.y=0&button=FIND ) are possibilities. See http://hookahchicago.com as well.
Are there any anime conventions that take place near Chicago besides ACEN?
Q. I'm just wondering, or if not, name the nearest one that takes place near the Chicago area.
A. Reactor
November 2-4, 2007 Westin Chicago North Shore
Wheeling, IL
Pokettokon
January 12-13, 2008 Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL
Anime Central
May 16-18, 2008 Hyatt Regency O'Hare / Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, IL
Wizard World Chicago
June 26-29, 2008 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, IL
ZebraCon
Sep 14 - 16, 2007 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States)
Contact: PO Box 2660, Glen Ellyn, IL 60138
Email: zconchair@aol.com
Venue: Wyndham O'Hare Hotel, 6810 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
Toy Con
Sep 23 in Bridgeview, Illinois (United States)
Contact: 14437 South Campbell Ave., Posen IL. 60469 Phone: 708-363-3612
Venue: Bridgeview Community Center, 7900 South Oketo Ave., Bridgeview, IL
Conception
Sep 28 - 30, 2007 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois (United States)
Contact: 2112 W. Galena Blvd., Suite 8-199, Aurora, IL 60506-3255 Phone: 630-870-1085
Email: info@concentricconventioncompany.com
Venue: College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Chicagoland Entertainment Collector's Expo
Oct 5 - 6, 2007 in Bolingbrook, Illinois (United States)
Contact: PO Box 2376, Bridgeview,Il.60455 Phone: 708-430-8107
Email: cecexpo@gmail.com
Guests: Erin Moran, Ernie Hudson, Corin Nemec, David Harris, Felix Silla, Ari Lehman, C. Andrew Nelson, Debbie Lee Carrington, Larry Thomas, Larry Storch, Richard Chaves, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Cindy Morgan, Soupy Sales, Margo Apostolos, Mark Dodson, Connie Persampieri, Cynthia Cummens, Leah Mangue, Mark McHaley, Rowena Pagarigan, Jeff Clark, J Anthony Kosar, Alan Dyson
Venue: Holiday Inn, 150 South Gary Avenue, Carol Stream, IL, Phone: 630-665-3000
Creation
Oct 5 - 7, 2007 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States)
Description: Media convention. Shows frequently feature multiple guests from related shows.
Contact: 217 S. Kenwood Street, Glendale, CA 91202 Phone: 818-409-0960
Email: creatickets@creationent.com
Guests: Jonathan Frakes, Marina Sirtis, Katee Sackoff, Jamie Bamber, Jeremy Bulloch
Venue: Wyndham O'Hare, 6810 N. Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL
FlatCon
Oct 5 - 7, 2007 in Bloomington, Illinois (United States)
Contact: PO Box 109, Minier, IL 61759-0109
Email: flatcon@flatcon.com
Venue: Interstate Center, 2301 W. Market Street, Bloomington, IL 61704, Phone: 309-829-3976
FlatCon
Oct 5 - 7, 2007 in Bloomington, Illinois (United States)
Contact: PO Box 109, Minier, IL 61759-0109
Email: flatcon@flatcon.com
Venue: Interstate Center, 2301 W. Market Street, Bloomington, IL 61704, Phone: 309-829-3976
Creation
Oct 6 - 7, 2007 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States)
Description: Media convention. Shows frequently feature multiple guests from related shows.
Contact: 217 S. Kenwood Street, Glendale, CA 91202 Phone: 818-409-0960
Email: creatickets@creationent.com
Guests: Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor
Venue: Wyndham O'Hare, 6810 N. Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL
GamerCon
Oct 19 - 21, 2007 in Moline, Illinois (United States)
Contact: 1328 E. 12th St, Davenport, IA 52803
Email: gamercon@fourhorsemengames.com
Venue: Airport Holiday Inn Convention Center
Rock Con
Nov 2 - 4, 2007 in Rockford, Illinois (United States)
Contact: c/o Noble Miniatures, 5944 Odana Rd, Madison, WI 53719 Phone: 866-224-6834
Email: Info@Rock-Con.com
Venue: Wedgebury Indoor Sports Center, 8800 East Riverside Blvd Rockford, Illinois 61111
Toy Con
Nov 4 in Bridgeview, Illinois (United States)
Contact: 14437 South Campbell Ave., Posen IL. 60469 Phone: 708-363-3612
Venue: Bridgeview Community Center, 7900 South Oketo Ave., Bridgeview, IL
Windycon 34
Nov 9 - 11, 2007 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States)
Contact: PO Box 184, Palatine, IL 60078-0184 Phone: 847-310-0725
Email: windycon@windycon.org
Guests: Tanya Huff, Jody A. Lee, Toni Weisskopf, George W. Price, Richard Chwedyk, Phyllis Eisenstein, Alex Eisenstein, Jody Lynn Nye, Bill Fawcett, Mike Resnick, Brenda Sutton, Bill Sutton
Creation
Nov 10 - 11, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois (United States)
Description: Media convention. Shows frequently feature multiple guests from related shows.
Contact: 217 S. Kenwood Street, Glendale, CA 91202 Phone: 818-409-0960
Email: creatickets@creationent.com
Guests: Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Samantha Ferris, Nicholas Brendon, Fredric Lehne, Steve Carlson
Venue: Hyatt Regency Woodfield, 1800 East Golf Rd., Schaumburg, Illinois
Chicago International Toy & Game Fair
Nov 16 - 18, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois (United States)
Description: Toy and Game Fair
Contact: 6842 N. Kilpatrick Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL 60712 Phone: 847-677-8277
Email: info@chitag.com
Venue: Schaumburg Convention Center
Midwest Furfest
Nov 16 - 18, 2007 in Schaumburg, Illinois (United States)
Description: Anthropomorphics convention
Contact: PO Box 508, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Email: registration@furfest.org
Guests: Jill0r, Will Sanborn, Cara Mitten
Venue: Hyatt Regency Woodfield, 1800 East Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: 847-605-1234
Chicago TARDIS
Nov 23 - 25, 2007 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States)
Description: Science Fiction media convnetion with a focus on the Doctor Who TV series.
Contact: PO Box 2660, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60138
Email: gene@chicagotardis.com
Guests: Robert Shearman
Toy Con
Dec 9 in Bridgeview, Illinois (United States)
Contact: 14437 South Campbell Ave., Posen IL. 60469 Phone: 708-363-3612
Venue: Bridgeview Community Center, 7900 South Oketo Ave., Bridgeview, IL
Winter War 35
Feb 8 - 10, 2008 in Champaign, Illinois (United States)
Description: Board games, Miniatures, Role-playing, and Dealers
Contact: PO Box 1012, St. Joseph, IL 61873 Phone: 217-778-3016
Email: winterwar@prairienet.org
Venue: Hawthorn Suites, 101 Trade Centre Drive, Champaign IL 61820, Phone: 217-398-3400
Capricon XXVIII
Feb 14 - 17, 2008 in Arlington Heights, Illinois (United States)
Contact: PO Box 60085, Chicago, IL 60660
Email: info@capricon.org
Guests: Mike Resnick, Don Maitz, John Baur, Mark Summers, Tori Baur, Janny Wurts
Venue: Sheraton Chicago Northwest, 3400 West Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, IL 60005, Phone: 847-394-2000
Creation
Feb 22 - 24, 2008 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States)
Description: Media convention. Shows frequently feature multiple guests from related shows.
Contact: 217 S. Kenwood Street, Glendale, CA 91202 Phone: 818-409-0960
Email: creatickets@creationent.com
Venue: Wyndham Chicago O'Hare, 6810 N. Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL
Anime Central
May 16 - 18, 2008 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States)
Description: Anime & Manga convention
Contact: 9399 W. Higgins Rd, Suite #600, Rosemont, IL 60018
Email: aceninfo@acen.org
Guests: Lisa Furukawa, D.J. Chucky, No+Chin, Steve Bennett, Bruce Lewis, Tiffany Grant, Matt Greenfield, Toshifumi Yoshida, Trish Ledoux, Hiroshi Kôjina, Yuko Minaguchi, Shinichi Watanabe, Masao Maruyama, Sunao Katabuchi, Yasuhiro Nightow, Noriyuki Zinguji, Greg Ayres, Spike Spencer, Travis Willingham, Philip Moy, Jeffrey Moy, Michael Terracciano, David Fleming, Brittney Karbowski, Greg Weisman, PLID, Chris Patton, Xero Reynolds, High & Mighty Color, Spiral Spiders, Rikki Simons, Tavisha Wolfgarth-Simons, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Christopher Ayres, Ananth Panagariya, Mohammad Haque, Doug Smith, Patrick Drazen, Mike McFarland, Kari Wahlgren, Jamie McGonnigal, Kirk Thornton, Travis Willingham, Brett Weaver, Jan Scott Frazier, Kyle Hebert, Robert DeJesus, Emily DeJesus
Venue: Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, IL 60018, Phone: 847-696-1234
DucKon 17
Jun 13 - 15, 2008 in Naperville, Illinois (United States)
Contact: PO Box 4843, Wheaton, IL 60189
Email: info@duckon.org
Guests: Elizabeth Bear, Peri Charlifu, Dr. Samuel Conway, Dave McCarty, Jeff Bohnhoff, Maya Bohnhoff
Venue: Holiday Inn Select, 1801 Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL 6056, Phone: 630-505-4900
Benefits: The Golden Duck Awards for Excellence in Children's Science Fiction Literature
Gathering of the Gargoyles
Jun 27 - 30, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois (United States)
Description: Convention for fans of Disney's Gargoyle's
Contact: PO Box 18972, Cleveland, OH 44118
Venue: The Hotel Orrington, 1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201, Phone: 847-866-8700
Flashback Weekend
Jul 25 - 27, 2008 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States)
Contact: PO Box 5948, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-5948 Phone: 847-478-0119
Email: info@flashbackweekend.com
Venue: Crown Plaza Chicago OâHare, 5440 N. River Road, Rosemont, Illinois
November 2-4, 2007 Westin Chicago North Shore
Wheeling, IL
Pokettokon
January 12-13, 2008 Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL
Anime Central
May 16-18, 2008 Hyatt Regency O'Hare / Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, IL
Wizard World Chicago
June 26-29, 2008 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, IL
ZebraCon
Sep 14 - 16, 2007 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States)
Contact: PO Box 2660, Glen Ellyn, IL 60138
Email: zconchair@aol.com
Venue: Wyndham O'Hare Hotel, 6810 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
Toy Con
Sep 23 in Bridgeview, Illinois (United States)
Contact: 14437 South Campbell Ave., Posen IL. 60469 Phone: 708-363-3612
Venue: Bridgeview Community Center, 7900 South Oketo Ave., Bridgeview, IL
Conception
Sep 28 - 30, 2007 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois (United States)
Contact: 2112 W. Galena Blvd., Suite 8-199, Aurora, IL 60506-3255 Phone: 630-870-1085
Email: info@concentricconventioncompany.com
Venue: College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Chicagoland Entertainment Collector's Expo
Oct 5 - 6, 2007 in Bolingbrook, Illinois (United States)
Contact: PO Box 2376, Bridgeview,Il.60455 Phone: 708-430-8107
Email: cecexpo@gmail.com
Guests: Erin Moran, Ernie Hudson, Corin Nemec, David Harris, Felix Silla, Ari Lehman, C. Andrew Nelson, Debbie Lee Carrington, Larry Thomas, Larry Storch, Richard Chaves, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Cindy Morgan, Soupy Sales, Margo Apostolos, Mark Dodson, Connie Persampieri, Cynthia Cummens, Leah Mangue, Mark McHaley, Rowena Pagarigan, Jeff Clark, J Anthony Kosar, Alan Dyson
Venue: Holiday Inn, 150 South Gary Avenue, Carol Stream, IL, Phone: 630-665-3000
Creation
Oct 5 - 7, 2007 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States)
Description: Media convention. Shows frequently feature multiple guests from related shows.
Contact: 217 S. Kenwood Street, Glendale, CA 91202 Phone: 818-409-0960
Email: creatickets@creationent.com
Guests: Jonathan Frakes, Marina Sirtis, Katee Sackoff, Jamie Bamber, Jeremy Bulloch
Venue: Wyndham O'Hare, 6810 N. Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL
FlatCon
Oct 5 - 7, 2007 in Bloomington, Illinois (United States)
Contact: PO Box 109, Minier, IL 61759-0109
Email: flatcon@flatcon.com
Venue: Interstate Center, 2301 W. Market Street, Bloomington, IL 61704, Phone: 309-829-3976
FlatCon
Oct 5 - 7, 2007 in Bloomington, Illinois (United States)
Contact: PO Box 109, Minier, IL 61759-0109
Email: flatcon@flatcon.com
Venue: Interstate Center, 2301 W. Market Street, Bloomington, IL 61704, Phone: 309-829-3976
Creation
Oct 6 - 7, 2007 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States)
Description: Media convention. Shows frequently feature multiple guests from related shows.
Contact: 217 S. Kenwood Street, Glendale, CA 91202 Phone: 818-409-0960
Email: creatickets@creationent.com
Guests: Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor
Venue: Wyndham O'Hare, 6810 N. Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL
GamerCon
Oct 19 - 21, 2007 in Moline, Illinois (United States)
Contact: 1328 E. 12th St, Davenport, IA 52803
Email: gamercon@fourhorsemengames.com
Venue: Airport Holiday Inn Convention Center
Rock Con
Nov 2 - 4, 2007 in Rockford, Illinois (United States)
Contact: c/o Noble Miniatures, 5944 Odana Rd, Madison, WI 53719 Phone: 866-224-6834
Email: Info@Rock-Con.com
Venue: Wedgebury Indoor Sports Center, 8800 East Riverside Blvd Rockford, Illinois 61111
Toy Con
Nov 4 in Bridgeview, Illinois (United States)
Contact: 14437 South Campbell Ave., Posen IL. 60469 Phone: 708-363-3612
Venue: Bridgeview Community Center, 7900 South Oketo Ave., Bridgeview, IL
Windycon 34
Nov 9 - 11, 2007 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States)
Contact: PO Box 184, Palatine, IL 60078-0184 Phone: 847-310-0725
Email: windycon@windycon.org
Guests: Tanya Huff, Jody A. Lee, Toni Weisskopf, George W. Price, Richard Chwedyk, Phyllis Eisenstein, Alex Eisenstein, Jody Lynn Nye, Bill Fawcett, Mike Resnick, Brenda Sutton, Bill Sutton
Creation
Nov 10 - 11, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois (United States)
Description: Media convention. Shows frequently feature multiple guests from related shows.
Contact: 217 S. Kenwood Street, Glendale, CA 91202 Phone: 818-409-0960
Email: creatickets@creationent.com
Guests: Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Samantha Ferris, Nicholas Brendon, Fredric Lehne, Steve Carlson
Venue: Hyatt Regency Woodfield, 1800 East Golf Rd., Schaumburg, Illinois
Chicago International Toy & Game Fair
Nov 16 - 18, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois (United States)
Description: Toy and Game Fair
Contact: 6842 N. Kilpatrick Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL 60712 Phone: 847-677-8277
Email: info@chitag.com
Venue: Schaumburg Convention Center
Midwest Furfest
Nov 16 - 18, 2007 in Schaumburg, Illinois (United States)
Description: Anthropomorphics convention
Contact: PO Box 508, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Email: registration@furfest.org
Guests: Jill0r, Will Sanborn, Cara Mitten
Venue: Hyatt Regency Woodfield, 1800 East Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: 847-605-1234
Chicago TARDIS
Nov 23 - 25, 2007 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States)
Description: Science Fiction media convnetion with a focus on the Doctor Who TV series.
Contact: PO Box 2660, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60138
Email: gene@chicagotardis.com
Guests: Robert Shearman
Toy Con
Dec 9 in Bridgeview, Illinois (United States)
Contact: 14437 South Campbell Ave., Posen IL. 60469 Phone: 708-363-3612
Venue: Bridgeview Community Center, 7900 South Oketo Ave., Bridgeview, IL
Winter War 35
Feb 8 - 10, 2008 in Champaign, Illinois (United States)
Description: Board games, Miniatures, Role-playing, and Dealers
Contact: PO Box 1012, St. Joseph, IL 61873 Phone: 217-778-3016
Email: winterwar@prairienet.org
Venue: Hawthorn Suites, 101 Trade Centre Drive, Champaign IL 61820, Phone: 217-398-3400
Capricon XXVIII
Feb 14 - 17, 2008 in Arlington Heights, Illinois (United States)
Contact: PO Box 60085, Chicago, IL 60660
Email: info@capricon.org
Guests: Mike Resnick, Don Maitz, John Baur, Mark Summers, Tori Baur, Janny Wurts
Venue: Sheraton Chicago Northwest, 3400 West Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, IL 60005, Phone: 847-394-2000
Creation
Feb 22 - 24, 2008 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States)
Description: Media convention. Shows frequently feature multiple guests from related shows.
Contact: 217 S. Kenwood Street, Glendale, CA 91202 Phone: 818-409-0960
Email: creatickets@creationent.com
Venue: Wyndham Chicago O'Hare, 6810 N. Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL
Anime Central
May 16 - 18, 2008 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States)
Description: Anime & Manga convention
Contact: 9399 W. Higgins Rd, Suite #600, Rosemont, IL 60018
Email: aceninfo@acen.org
Guests: Lisa Furukawa, D.J. Chucky, No+Chin, Steve Bennett, Bruce Lewis, Tiffany Grant, Matt Greenfield, Toshifumi Yoshida, Trish Ledoux, Hiroshi Kôjina, Yuko Minaguchi, Shinichi Watanabe, Masao Maruyama, Sunao Katabuchi, Yasuhiro Nightow, Noriyuki Zinguji, Greg Ayres, Spike Spencer, Travis Willingham, Philip Moy, Jeffrey Moy, Michael Terracciano, David Fleming, Brittney Karbowski, Greg Weisman, PLID, Chris Patton, Xero Reynolds, High & Mighty Color, Spiral Spiders, Rikki Simons, Tavisha Wolfgarth-Simons, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Christopher Ayres, Ananth Panagariya, Mohammad Haque, Doug Smith, Patrick Drazen, Mike McFarland, Kari Wahlgren, Jamie McGonnigal, Kirk Thornton, Travis Willingham, Brett Weaver, Jan Scott Frazier, Kyle Hebert, Robert DeJesus, Emily DeJesus
Venue: Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, IL 60018, Phone: 847-696-1234
DucKon 17
Jun 13 - 15, 2008 in Naperville, Illinois (United States)
Contact: PO Box 4843, Wheaton, IL 60189
Email: info@duckon.org
Guests: Elizabeth Bear, Peri Charlifu, Dr. Samuel Conway, Dave McCarty, Jeff Bohnhoff, Maya Bohnhoff
Venue: Holiday Inn Select, 1801 Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL 6056, Phone: 630-505-4900
Benefits: The Golden Duck Awards for Excellence in Children's Science Fiction Literature
Gathering of the Gargoyles
Jun 27 - 30, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois (United States)
Description: Convention for fans of Disney's Gargoyle's
Contact: PO Box 18972, Cleveland, OH 44118
Venue: The Hotel Orrington, 1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201, Phone: 847-866-8700
Flashback Weekend
Jul 25 - 27, 2008 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States)
Contact: PO Box 5948, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-5948 Phone: 847-478-0119
Email: info@flashbackweekend.com
Venue: Crown Plaza Chicago OâHare, 5440 N. River Road, Rosemont, Illinois
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