RESTAURANTS & EVENTS
Chicago provides a wealth of cultural and entertainment activities. The best online resource for restaurants and things going on in Chicago is chicago.metromix.com.


TOURISM SITE
The "Choose Chicago" website lists many of the leading attractions Chicago has to offer: (Museums, dining, theatre, festivals, shopping - just to name a few).


CHICAGO AIR & WATER SHOW
The 50th Annual Chicago Air & Water Show will be held August 16^th & 17^th. If you are traveling with guests, be sure to inform them of this amazing event.


CHILD CARE
The American ChildCare Service is a highly reputable child care service both licensed and bonded.


TRANSPORTATION
Depending on which services you choose: airport van, cab or limo, the fees from the airport range from $30 to $70. The "subway/elevated" line is $2 but only goes within a few blocks of the hotel. A cab from the dropoff point is only a few $$.

Parking for (local) participants driving to the symposium:
Holiday Inn Merchandise Mart Parking Facility
350 W. Mart Center Drive (off of Orleans)
$14.00 per day (validate at hotel's front desk).


SHUTTLE BUS (AIRPORT EXPRESS)
Shuttle buses from Chicago O'Hare and Midway Airports provide services to many Chicago Downtown hotels and businesses. No reservations are required and the shuttles loading zones for boarding are located outside of Baggage Claim at all terminals of O'Hare and Midway Airports. For more information call Airport Express (800) 654-7871 or visit the Airport Express website.
Current costs are To and From:
O'Hare Airport - $24.00 per person one way, $44.00 roundtrip;
Midway Airport - $19.00 per person one way, $34.00 roundtrip discounted fares are available for two or more passengers - just alert person at baggage claim.