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Champaign-Urbana Champaign-Urbana may be home to University of Illinois, but it's far more than a college hangout. Trendy downtowns, galleries and upscale dining spots, along with major sporting events and	Chicago's North Shore Named for the former North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad, Chicago’s North Shore became a refuge for wealthy Chicagoans looking to escape the city, post World War II. Today, while still
DuPage County Twenty miles West of Downtown Chicago lies DuPage County, the state's second most populous county (next to Cook) and a virtual Mecca for the meeting and event planner. From one of the country's	Event-Friendly Wineries Imagine walking through sun-kissed vineyards, tasting wine directly from the barrel and discussing the merits of a particular vintage with the very person who crafted it. That’s the allure of
Galena A little less than three hours from Chicago, it's an easy trip to Galena and one that's great any time of the year, especially for corporate groups. >> Galena has award-winning	Galena II Located in the northwest corner of Illinois, the town of Galena is known for its rolling hills and sweeping vistas, a result of having dodged the glaciers that flattened much of the state during
Gilman and Kankakee Your next business deal may just happen at the Heartland Spa. After all, it worked for Oprah—when the talk show host visited the Gilman	Greater Woodfield Area Greater Woodfield is rich in recreation, dining, employment and excellent hotels. Moving south, toward the center of the state, Bloomington-Normal lies smack in the middle of Illinois. Any group