There are many advantages to staying at the conference hotel.  Conference attendees are always in the lobby and public spaces, so it's much easier to network.  In the morning, it's a quick walk or complimentary shuttle bus ride to the convention center.  Later in the day, it's just as quick to head back to your room for a break before the evening events that will be held in the hotel -- the Public Library Forum Reception, Illinois Authors' Dinner and Cocktail Hour, Stories & Spirits, Night Owl Book Discussion, Retirees Reception, and ComedySportz Dessert Reception.  You'll have a better conference experience in the conference hotel!

Reservations must be made by September 26, 2011.  Contact the hotel at (800) 341-7949, or register online at http://www.icohare.com.  Registration Code:  ILA.  The Single/Double/Triple/Quad rate is $150 per night.

The InterContinental Chicago O'Hare is more than just a hotel!  With its working art gallery on-site, all of the public space functions as an art museum.  The rotating exhibition offers a wide array of art by local and international artists alike.  ILA is pleased to offer a complimentary concierge-led art tour with champagne or sparkling juice to the first 75 attendees (25 per tour) to book their reservations at the hotel.  The forty-minute tour will be offered October 17, 18, and 19 at 5:30 p.m.  Eligible attendees will be contacted in September to schedule their tours.  Don't miss this opportunity.  Make your reservations today!