Loving Decision Conference

Registration

REGISTRATION FEES

Register By Mail
To register by mail, please download the form, fill it out, and mail or fax it using the information specified on the form.
Click here to download a registration form (PDF)

Register Online

Please note: You can make a payment online, but you must still download a registration form (PDF), fill it out, and mail or fax it using the information specified on the form.

To pay online, simply click the "Add to Cart" button next to the appropriate category. A new window will open with the shopping cart, which will allow you to pay with a credit card or PayPal. You can add more purchases at any time by coming back to this page and clicking another "Add to Cart" button. If you accidentally close the shopping cart window, just click the button below to reopen it:


Pre-Registration Fees
FREE Youth 17 yrs and younger  
$25 Students
$25 Seniors
$45 Adults and Professionals
FREE Presenters  
      
On-Site Registration Fees
FREE Youth 17 yrs and younger
$40 Students and Seniors
$60 Adults and Professionals
FREE Presenters

VENDOR AND INFORMATIONAL BOOTHS

Sign Up By Mail
To sign up for a booth by mail, please download the form, fill it out, and mail or fax it using the information specified on the form.
Click here to download an exhibit booth form (PDF)

Sign Up Online

Please note: You can make a payment online, but you must still download an exhibit booth form (PDF), fill it out, and mail or fax it using the information specified on the form.

To pay online, simply click the "Add to Cart" button next to the appropriate category. A new window will open with the shopping cart, which will allow you to pay with a credit card or PayPal. You can add more purchases at any time by coming back to this page and clicking another "Add to Cart" button. If you accidentally close the shopping cart window, just click the button below to reopen it:

Vendor Booths
(selling, advertising, or promoting a product or service)
$250 non-profit, small business
$500 for-profit, med/lrg business
      
Informational Booths
(providing community service or education oriented information)
$75 non-profit, small business
$150 for-profit, med/lrg business

ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations will not be covered by registration fees.

Place Address Cost Description Contact
Chicago Bed & Breakfast Association Varies Varies There are various locations, please check website for list of respective phone numbers Varies
Club Quarters - Central Loop hotel 111 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60603 Special Rate: $128+tax for a standard room, $148+tax for a superior room. $15 per extra person charge. Chicago tax is 15.4% Must mention "Roosevelt University" to receive special rate. Lodging is on a first come first served basis Please call our Member Services Department at 212-575-0006 and request the "Roosevelt University" rate or email at Memberservices@clubquarters.com
Hostelling International - Chicago 24 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, Illinois 60605 Rooms with private bathroom - $31 weeknight / $33 weekend + tax and Rooms with shared bath in hall - $27 weekday / $29 weekend + tax This space is across from Roosevelt University, the conference site. There are 50 spaces blocked out on a first come, first serve basis. You must mention "Loving Decision Conference" to be booked with other conference attendees. In addition there are other individual rooms that will still be available if you happen to forget to mention the conference, or these first 50 get booked. The entire facility only has 500 beds and there are are 6, 8 or 10 people to a room. Please contact to book lodging by phone (312) 583-2200 or through their website www.hichicago.org
University Center 525 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60605

Quad Semi-Suite: 2 rooms with 2 twin beds each, semi-private bath
$55.90/person/night, double occupancy, $91.90/room, single occupancy

Quad 4 Bedroom Apartment: apartment-style with 4 private twin bedrooms, 2 baths
$72.50 per bedroom, single occupancy, two-night minimum

Quad and apartment style spaces. There are 3 universities that use these accommodations, which include Roosevelt University. Space is on a first come, first serve basis. The costs also includes access to the recreation facilities, dining (complimentary meals), and retail services. Please call 1-877-4-UCC-INFO or visit their website: www.universitycenter.com

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation will not be covered by registration fees.

Place Address Cost Description Contact
Chicago Transit Authority Varies Cash: $2/ride, Transit Card: $1.75/bus, $2/train, $0.25/transfer The Chicago Transit Authority includes a light rail (The "L"), bus, and commuter train systems connecting riders to countless stops around the city. Please check their website for detailed maps and trip planners. The L easily connects riders from the airports to downtown at their typical low cost. (888) 968-7282
Yellow Cab Company Varies Varies Typical cab ride from airport to downtown is $40 (312) TAXI-CAB
Chicago Airport System Two Major Airports: O'Hare International and Midway International Airports Varies    

SITES OF INTEREST

Sites of interest will not be covered by registration fees.

Place Address Cost Description Contact
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum 1300 South Lake Shore Drive $6-10 Open everyday 9:30am - 4:30pm (312) 922-STAR
Art Institute of Chicago 111 South Michigan Avenue $0-12 M–W 10:30am–5:00pm, Th 10:30am–8:00pm (Free 5:00-8:00pm), F 10:30am-5:00pm, Sat–Sun 10:00am–5:00pm (312) 443-3600
Chicago Architecture Foundation Varies Varies Offers various architectural tours and exhibitions in Chicago (312) 922-3432
Chicago Chocolate Tours Meet at the Information Desk in the ground-floor lobby at 900 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago Special discounted price of $35 for adults, $30 for children. Includes samples Private tours for Conference attendees are Sunday, June 24, 2007, at noon and 2:30 pm. Enjoy a guided walking and tasting tour of select chocolate shops - from popular favorites to hidden treasures - along Chicago's Magnificent Mile. Celebrate with fellow Conference participants. Advance registration is requested. RSVP: to Valerie Beck at 312-925-5377 or valerie@chicagochocolatetours.com (312) 922-3432
Chicago Children's Museum 700 East Grand Avenue $7-8 Sun-W, F 10am-5pm, Th, Sat 10am-8pm, Thu evenings 5-8pm Free (312) 527-1000
Chicago Trolley and Double Deckers Varies $9-57.60 Tour length is approx. 2 hours. Please call or see website for stops. Everyday 9am-6:30pm (last pickup is at 5pm) (773) 648-5000
Chinese-American Museum of Chicago 238 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL 60616 $1-12 F 9:30am-1:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm (312) 949-1000
DuSable Museum of African-American History 740 East 56th Place $0-3 Tue-Sat 10:00am–5:00pm, Sun 12–5:00pm, Sun are free (773) 947-0600
Field Museum 1400 South Lake Shore Drive $6-12 Open everyday 9am-5 (312) 922-9410
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624 Free Daily Hours: 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-8pm (312) 746-5100
Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center 801 West Adams Street. 4th fl Varies Tue–F 10am-4pm, Sat 11am–4pm (312) 655-1234
Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 North Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614 Free Grounds: M-F 9am–6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-7pm, Buildings/Farm: M-F 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10-6:30pm (312) 742-2000
Mexican Fine Arts Center 1852 West 19th Street Free Tue-Sun 10am-5pm (312) 738-1503
Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 $0-10 Tuesdays are free. Mon Closed, Tue 10am-8pm, W-Sun 10am-5pm (312) 280-2660 or (800) 622-7858
Museum of Science and Industry 5700 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 $6.25-11 M–Sat 9:30am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm (773) 684-1414
Sears Tower Skydeck 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3530, Chicago IL 60606 $0-12 Everyday 10am-10pm (312) 875-9447
Shedd Aquarium 1200 South Lake Shore Drive $6-27.50 Open everyday 9am-6pm (312) 939-2438
         
City of Chicago     Portal to City of Chicago website connects to a wealth of information sites, attractions, and events in the city  
Chicago CityPass   $39-49.50 CityPass is simple. You have nine days to visit each attraction (once) beginning the day you first use your CityPass. In addition to full access to Shedd Aquarium, CityPass includes the Hancock Observatory, the Field Museum, Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry.  
Go Chicago Card   varies For one low price provides free entry to many chicago attractions. 800-887-9103