Meetings

Memorial Center

• The Memorial Center houses banquet rooms and conference rooms as well as dining facilities, including a coffee shop.

Young Main Lounge

• A grand ballroom with 18-foot ceilings and hardwood floors, offering seating for up to 250 banquet-style or 400 classroom-style. Staging, sound, and A/V equipment are available to enhance your event.

Joslin Atrium

• Adjacent to the ballroom, this reception area or standalone meeting space offers stunning views of the quadrangle, perfect for networking or relaxing.

Center Court

• A spacious, flexible event area with tall historic windows, a high ceiling, and a second-floor balcony that overlooks the main space, ideal for large gatherings.

Hansen Student Center

• Home to a large event space, two smaller meeting rooms, and Tommy's Restaurant, offering a variety of options for events and dining.

Academic Meeting Space

• Over 50 classrooms available, 95% come fully equipped with technology to support your needs.

 

 

Whether you're hosting a small gathering or a large event, casual or elegant, Sodexo will customize meals and snacks to meet your specifications, including any special dietary requirements.

 

Campus parking is included with your reservation!

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Driving Directions

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Campus Map

From Chicago, IL (Approximately 130 miles) Take I-55 South to Veterans Parkway South (Business 55 - exit #167). Proceed about 4 miles and turn right onto Route 9 (Pekin West exit). Travel about 2 miles to Park Street and turn right.  

From Madison, WI (Approximately 200 miles) Take I-39/90 South to Rockford, IL and continue on I-39 South. Turn onto Route 51 South (Business Exit #2) and turn left at the end of the ramp. Proceed about 6 miles to Emerson Street and turn left at the light. Turn right onto Franklin Street, left on Beecher Street, and then right on Park Street.

From Indianapolis, IN (Approximately 165 miles) Take I-74 West to Route 51 (North Business Exit #135). Travel about 2 miles to Veterans Parkway North (Business 55 Chicago) exit. Proceed about 3.5 miles, turn left onto Route 9 (Pekin West Exit). Travel about two miles to Park Street and turn right.

From Peoria, IL (Approximately 40 miles) Take I-74 East to I-55 North (Chicago Exit #127). Follow to Route 51 South (Business Exit #165A). Proceed about 3 miles to Emerson Street and turn left at the light. Turn right onto Franklin Street, left on Beecher Street, and then right on Park Street.

From St. Louis, MO (Approximately 160 miles) Take the Veterans Parkway exit (Exit #157A-B/I-55-BL N/I-74/US-51/Veterans Parkway/Decatur/Indianapolis), and proceed and take ramp to US-51 Br N/Main St/Chicago. Turn left (heading north) onto S. Main Street (US-51-BR N). At a corner where there is Walgreens and Kroger, turn right onto Emerson Street. Turn right onto Franklin Street, left on Beecher Street, and then right on Park Street.

Other Ways to Get Here

Getting to IWU is super easy. Take a train, plane, or bus!