Registration Form (pdf) (doc) - Please Print!
Release Form: Eastern Illinois Students Only (pdf) (doc) - Please Print!
Hotel Reservations
Each person or group must make her/his own hotel reservation at the Palmer House Hilton. Call 1-877-865-5321 by January 8, 2008, to reserve your room. When reserving your room, please include a list of the names that will be staying in the room. Tell the room reservation specialist that you will be attending the 2008 WIM Conference from February 14-16 in order to receive the special discount rate of $149 plus current sales tax (15.4%) per room for 1-4 persons.
Prior to calling:
- develop a rooming list
- one person from that list will need to use a credit card to hold the room
- request a room with two double beds and two baths
When calling in for your reservation be sure to ask for the confirmation number. Have a copy of your rooming list with you when checking into the hotel.
Directions
If flying into O'Hare Airport, you may take the Blue line train and get off at the Monroe Exit. Follow the flow of traffic and go down 1 1/2 blocks. The hotel is on the right. Travel time from the airport is approximately 45 minutes.
If flying into Midway Airport, you may ride the train to downtown. Take the orange line and get off at the Adams Exit. The hotel is outside the station.
If driving, get on I 90/94. Take Exit 51 E Monroe Street. Turn East and go 10 blocks. The Palmer House Hilton will be on the right. If driving a car or a minivan, go one block down to the self-park garage, park, bring your parking ticket, and take the elevator to the lobby. You will exit onto Wabash. When registering, tell the customer service representative that you would like your parking to be billed to your room and in whose name.
Estimated Cost for the Conference
Early Registration Fee by November 30th: $55
Late or On-Site Registration: $65
Hotel Room: $149 plus current 15.4% sales tax per room for 1-4 persons.
Foods: Meals are on your own. Expect to pay between $5 to $25 per meal depending on where you eat.
