Fwd: Illinois Conference!
Philip Reames
College Conference on Saturday, March 31^st , 2007. This year's
conference will be held at the University Center of Chicago located at
525 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605. This year's conference will
begin promptly at 10 AM and will conclude at 5:30 PM. We are happy to
inform you that a continental breakfast as well as lunch will be
provided through a generous donation from DePaul University's Residence
Hall Council. Computer stations will be available for use in the
common area of the conference center. For more information regarding
the University Center of Chicago please visit www.universitycenter.com
<http://www.universitycenter.com/>.
Please find directions to the conference center listed below.
*By Car:*
_From the North and Northwest: _
>From the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/I-94) exit at Jackson Boulevard and
turn east. The Loop campus is approximately one mile from the expressway
on Jackson Boulevard at State Street.
_From the West:_
>From the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290), continue toward downtown. As you
approach the downtown area, the expressway becomes Congress Parkway.
Turn left (north) on Dearborn Street, go two blocks to Jackson Boulevard
and turn right (east). The Loop campus is one block east on Jackson
Boulevard at State Street.
_From the South:_
>From the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/I-94) exit at Jackson Boulevard and
turn east. The look campus is approximately one mile from the expressway
on Jackson Boulevard at State Street.
_From Lake Shore Drive (North or South):_
Exit Lake Shore Drive at Jackson Boulevard and turn west. The Loop
campus is approximately ½ mile from Lake Shore Drive on Jackson
Boulevard at State Street .
*Please find parking information listed below:*
Unfortunately, the University Center of Chicago and its partner
institutions do not have parking facilities available in the Loop area.
However, there are a plethora of parking garages around the area that
have either discounted rates for students and/or Saturday flat rates.
You should expect to pay between $10-$15/day for parking. The
following parking garages remain available:
· Grant Park Garage (Underground; enter at Van Buren and
Michigan Avenue)
325 S. Michigan Avenue
Exits to street level onto Michigan Avenue at Jackson and Van Buren
Evening rate (after 4pm): $14
Matinee Rate (2-10 hours before 4pm): $17
· Monroe Street Garage (underground)
350 Easy Monroe Street
Saturday Parking: 0-12 hours, $13 dollar flat rate
· Crosstown Auto Park
328 South Wabash
Saturday Parking: All day, $10 flat rate
· CNA Building
65 East Jackson
Saturday Parking: All day, $11 flat rate
· Loop Auto Park
524 South Wabash Ave
Everyday Rates: 3 hours, $6; 6 hours, $10; 12 hours, $14
*Please find alternative methods of transportation listed below:*
_Rapid Transit Lines_
All six rapid transit train lines service the downtown Chicago area and
DePaul's Loop campus. From the subway trains, exit at Jackson Boulevard.
>From the elevated trains, exit at Adams Street/ Wabash Avenue. For a
more complete set of directions visit www.transitchicago.com
<http://www.transitchicago.com> and choose Trip Planner on the left hand
side to assist you with your travels.
_Busses_
Bus routes interconnect throughout the city. MANY buses stop very near
the Loop campus. You may contact the CTA at (312) 836-7000 or TDD
(Hearing Impaired) (312) 836-4949. For more information, visit
www.transitchicago.com <http://www.transitchicago.com>
<http://www.transitchicago.com/> and choose Trip Planner on the left
hand side to assist you with your travels.
_Metra Train Stations:_
All Metra Train Stations are located within a short walking distance (or
car ride) of the Loop campus:
· Union Station, Canal Street and Adams Street: Walk east on
Adams Street until State Street. Turn right (south) for one block to
Jackson Boulevard.
· Chicago & Northwestern Station, Canal Street and Madison
Avenue: Walk east on Adams Street until State Street. Turn right (south)
for three blocks to Jackson Boulevard.
· LaSalle Street Station, LaSalle Street and Congress Parkway:
Walk east down Congress Parkway until you reach State Street. Turn left
(north) for two blocks to Jackson Boulevard.
· Illinois Central Station (includes service for the South Shore
Line), Michigan Avenue and Van Buren Street: Walk north on Michigan
Avenue for one block to Jackson Boulevard. Turn left (west) on Jackson
Boulevard to State Street.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on March 31st.
Spectrum DePaul
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