Meeting and Event Planning

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Ogle County

Hickory Grove Banquet & Conference Center

1127 N. 7th St.- Hwy 251 & 38

Rochelle, IL 61068

Call: (803) 226-7838

Hickory Grove is the largest banquet facility in the area and can host up to 350 people. We specialize in weddings, receptions and corporate events and can host everything from showers and small meetings to outdoor events. Our rooms can accommodate from 25 to 350 people and we offer full bar…

Published in: Meetings, Retreats or Conventions , Weddings, Reunions or Receptions, Catering

Whiteside County

Days Inn by Wyndham

2105 First Avenue

Rock Falls, IL 61071

Call: 815-626-5500

Whether traveling for business or leisure, the Days Inn – Rock Falls hotel is a comfortable and convenient choice when staying in the heart of…

Published in: Hotels and Motels , Weddings, Reunions or Receptions, Meetings, Retreats or Conventions

Whiteside County

Manny's Too

305 11th Street

Fulton, IL 61285

Call: 815-589-2520

Great food at great prices. We're famous for our tacos and pizza but we also offer so much more! Banquet…

Published in: Pizza, Grills and Pubs , Meetings, Retreats or Conventions, Catering, Family Restaurants

Whiteside County

Candlelight Inn Rock Falls

2200 First Avenue

Rock Falls, IL

Call: 815-626-1897

Home of the original Chicken George. Full-service bar/lounge, lunch and evening specials. Banquet facilities and carryout services. Conveniently located near…

Published in: Fine Dining , Meetings, Retreats or Conventions, Catering

Lee County

Shady Oaks Country Club

577 US Highway 52

Sublette, IL

Call: (815) 849-5424

18 holes, clubhouse, proshop, club/equipment rental and banquet facilities.

Published in: Weddings, Reunions or Receptions , Weddings, Reunions or Receptions, Meetings, Retreats or Conventions

Lee County

Mills & Petrie Memorial Building

701 N. 1st St

Ashton, IL 61006

Call: 815-973-8397

Named after two Civil War veterans that "adopted" the town. The building houses city offices, the public library, and has…

Published in: History and Heritage , Meetings, Retreats or Conventions, Weddings, Reunions or Receptions

Lee County

Loveland Community House and Museum

513 West Second Street

Dixon, IL

Call: 815-284-2741

Love Illinois history? Check out some interesting items found in this beautiful building. Dolls & toys from yesteryear, some of…

Published in: History and Heritage , Meetings, Retreats or Conventions

Lee County

Baker Street - Dixon

111 West First Street

Dixon, IL 61021

Call: 815-285-2253

House-roasted coffees, great baked goods, soups and sandwiches. Be sure to check out their decadent cakes & pastries!

Published in: Cafes and Delis , Espresso / Coffee Bars, Bakery, Catering

Carroll County

The Lake Carroll Clubhouse

99 Lake Carroll Blvd.

Lake Carroll, IL 61046

Call: 815-493-2810

Full-service clubhouse, restaurant, and banquet facility open to the public. The Clubhouse at Lake Carroll is the perfect place to…

Published in: Fine Dining , Weddings, Reunions or Receptions

Carroll County

Manny's Pizza

213 Main Street

Savanna, IL

Call: 815-273-4259

Famous for tacos and pizza for over 40 years. Visit us in downtown Savanna in our new much larger facility…

Published in: Pizza, Grills and Pubs , Weddings, Reunions or Receptions, Family Restaurants

Carroll County

Shaw's Express Subway

855 South Mill Street

Mount Carroll, IL

Call: 815-244-3739

Complete facility for all travel needs. Food court with Subway restaurant, all-purpose meeting/ dining room by reservation. Wheelchair accessible. Open…

Published in: Quick-Service Food , Catering