Cook County in Illinois
Cook County is located in Illinois, and is adjacent to the border of Indiana. Many visitors from all over flock to this area for the history, the beauty, and the food. Chicago is the county seat of Cook County, and is the third most populous city in the United States. The “Windy City” is a popular destination for visitors along Southern Lake Michigan. Home of Willis Tower, the Cubs, and deep-dish pizza, Chicago is a great place for culture and tourism. Cook County is home to many other cities and suburbs such as Evanston, Arlington Heights, Orland Park, Des Plaines, and Northbrook.
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Illinois Chamber of Commerce
300 S. Wacker Dr. # 1600
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 983-7100
Illinois Chamber website
Illinois Office of Tourism
100 W Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 814-4732
Illinois Office of Tourism website
Chicago North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau
8001 Lincoln Ave #715
Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (847) 763-0011
Chicago’s North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau website
Chicago Convention & Tourism
301 E Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: (312) 567-8500
Choose Chicago website
Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau
2304 173rd St.
Lansing, IL 60438
Phone: (708) 895-8200
Toll Free (888) 895-8233
Visit Chicago Southland website
City of Evanston
2100 Ridge Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: (847) 448-4311
City of Evanston website
Village of Arlington Heights
33 S. Arlington Heights Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: (847) 368-5000
Village of Arlington Heights website
Village of Northbrook
1225 Cedar Lane
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 272-5050
Village of Northbrook website
City of Des Plaines
1420 Miner St.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone (847) 391-5300
Des Plaines Illinois website
Village of Glenview
2500 East Lake Ave.
Glenview, IL 60026
Phone: (847) 724-1700
Village of Glenview website
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