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Affordable Catering in Chicago: Budget-Friendly Options for $25 or Less Per Person

by Chicago Planner | Dec 11, 2025 | About Chicago, About Events, Articles, Catering, Editor Picks, Events & More, Featured, Food & Drink | 0 Comments

Discover the best budget-friendly catering in Chicago with menus under $25 per person, perfect for office lunches, meetings, parties, and group events.

Places to Host Your Holiday Party in the Gold Coast Chicago

by Chicago Planner | Nov 19, 2025 | About Chicago, About Events, Corporate Events, Events & More, Featured, Social Events, Venues | 0 Comments

Top Gold Coast Chicago event venues for corporate gatherings, holiday parties, and private dining, including The Talbott Hotel and other standout spaces.

Chicago’s Newest Rooftop Event Venue, Allium, Blends Modern Space with a Garden Oasis

by Chicago Planner | Nov 17, 2025 | About Chicago, About Events, Events & More, Featured, New Venues, Venues | 0 Comments

Allium by Blue Plate is Chicago’s newest rooftop event venue, blending modern design, skyline views, and a lush garden oasis in Fulton Market.

5 Great Corporate Team Building Ideas for Groups

by Chicago Planner | Oct 30, 2025 | About Chicago, About Events, Events & More | 1 Comment

This article was sponsored by TeamBonding Corporate team building activities are an excellent way to strengthen collaboration, improve communication, and bring a sense of excitement to corporate culture. Whether your company is planning an off-site retreat or an...

10 Last-Minute Holiday Party Ideas in Chicago

by Chicago Planner | Oct 28, 2025 | About Chicago, Corporate Events, Events & More, Social Events, Venues | 0 Comments

Discover 10 last-minute holiday party ideas in Chicago, from immersive art to skyline views, all perfect for planners needing to find the perfect event space this season.

Plan with Purpose: What Event Planners Can Learn from the PGA TOUR’s Presidents Cup Press Conference

by Chicago Planner | Oct 22, 2025 | About Events, Event Info & Education, Events & More, Stand Out Industry Leaders | 0 Comments

See how the PGA TOUR’s Presidents Cup is leading by example in Chicago by creating experiences that give back

New Restaurant ÍLA’S Chicago Brings Hospitality Back to the Dining Experience

by Chicago Planner | Oct 20, 2025 | About Chicago, Corporate Events, Features & Interviews, Food & Drink, New Venues, Social Events | 0 Comments

ÍLA’S Chicago in River North blends global flavors with genuine hospitality, offering fusion dishes and a warm, “stay awhile” dining experience.

Cook, Connect, and Celebrate at The Chopping Block

by Chicago Planner | Oct 13, 2025 | About Chicago, About Events, Events & More | 0 Comments

Address: 4747 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60625 Private Event Info: https://www.thechoppingblock.com/chicago-planner-magazine Contact: [email protected] or 773-472-6700 For nearly thirty years, The Chopping Block has proven that the most memorable events...