We have negotiated a very favorable rate of $159 plus tax at the Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro. THE NUMBER OF ROOMS AVAILABLE AT THIS RATE IS LIMITED, so please make reservations without delay.  Information follows:

Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro
733 West Madison
Chicago, IL. 60661
www.crowneplaza.com/chicagometro

For Reservations:

Telephone +1 312-829-5000 and ask for "in house" reservations. *This is very important*
Booking Code: CBI (this can be used over the phone or online)
Industry Studies/ Sloan Foundation
Fax: 312-602-2180
Cost:$159 + tax (total:$184)  Rooms will have a single king-size bed, unless otherwise requested.
Cut off date is 4/29/09 for this room rate.

Hotel Description:

Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro is located in Chicago's Greektown and up-and-coming West Loop neighborhood, in the shadow of the Sears Tower, and a short walk from our conference facilities on campus at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).  Recently renovated, the hotel is located with easy access to many of Chicago's attractions, just blocks from the Loop.  Grant Park, Michigan Ave./Magnificent Mile shopping, Chicago Planetarium, Art Institute of Chicago and Navy Pier are located a short distance away.

2009 Industry Studies Conference Program Committee