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Conventions in Illinois, United States
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| May 10 in Sugar Grove, Illinois (United States) |
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2112 W. Galena Blvd., Suite 8-199, Aurora, IL 60506-3255 Phone: 630-870-1085 |
| Email: |
info@concentricconventioncompany.com |
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Sugar Grove Community Center, 141 Main St., Sugar Grove, IL 60554 |
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| May 16
- 18, 2008 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States) |
| Description: |
Anime & Manga convention |
| Contact: |
9399 W. Higgins Rd, Suite #600, Rosemont, IL 60018 |
| Email: |
aceninfo@acen.org |
| Guests: |
Lisa Furukawa, D.J. Chucky, No+Chin, Steve Bennett, Bruce Lewis, Tiffany Grant, Matt Greenfield, Toshifumi Yoshida, Trish Ledoux, Hiroshi Kôjina, Yuko Minaguchi, Shinichi Watanabe, Masao Maruyama, Sunao Katabuchi, Yasuhiro Nightow, Noriyuki Zinguji, Greg Ayres, Spike Spencer, Travis Willingham, Philip Moy, Jeffrey Moy, Michael Terracciano, David Fleming, Brittney Karbowski, Greg Weisman, PLID, Chris Patton, Xero Reynolds, High & Mighty Color, Spiral Spiders, Rikki Simons, Tavisha Wolfgarth-Simons, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Christopher Ayres, Ananth Panagariya, Mohammad Haque, Doug Smith, Patrick Drazen, Mike McFarland, Kari Wahlgren, Jamie McGonnigal, Kirk Thornton, Travis Willingham, Brett Weaver, Jan Scott Frazier, Kyle Hebert, Robert DeJesus, Emily DeJesus |
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Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, IL 60018, Phone: 847-696-1234 |
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| May 18 in Bridgeview, Illinois (United States) |
| Contact: |
14437 South Campbell Ave., Posen IL. 60469 Phone: 708-363-3612 |
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Bridgeview Community Center, 7900 South Oketo Ave., Bridgeview, IL |
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| May 30
- Jun 1, 2008 in Collinsville, Illinois (United States) |
| Description: |
Gaming convention |
| Contact: |
PO Box 27, Collinsville, IL 62234 Phone: 618-346-2681 |
| Email: |
dieconhq@diecon.com |
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Gateway Center, #1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234, Phone: 800-289-2388 |
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| Jun 13
- 15, 2008 in Naperville, Illinois (United States) |
| Contact: |
PO Box 4843, Wheaton, IL 60189 |
| Email: |
info@duckon.org |
| Guests: |
Elizabeth Bear, Peri Charlifu, Dr. Samuel Conway, Dave McCarty, Jeff Bohnhoff, Maya Bohnhoff |
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Holiday Inn Select, 1801 Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL 60563-1554, Phone: 630-505-4900 |
| Benefits: |
The Golden Duck Awards for Excellence in Children's Science Fiction Literature |
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| Jun 26
- 29, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois (United States) |
| Contact: |
151 Wells Avenue, Congers, NY 10920 Phone: 954-565-6588 |
| Email: |
conventions@wizarduniverse.com |
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Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018, Phone: 847-692-2220 |
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| Jun 27
- 29, 2008 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States) |
| Contact: |
PO Box 5948, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-5948 Phone: 847-478-0119 |
| Email: |
info@flashbackweekend.com |
| Guests: |
George Romero, Marilyn Eastman, John Russo, Judith O'Dea, Russell Streiner, Kyra schon, Bill Hinzman, George Kosana, Danielle harrs, Scout Tayler-Compton, Kristina Kelbe, Svenoolie |
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Crown Plaza Chicago O’Hare, 5440 N. River Road, Rosemont, Illinois |
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| Jun 27
- 30, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois (United States) |
| Description: |
Convention for fans of Disney's Gargoyle's |
| Contact: |
PO Box 18972, Cleveland, OH 44118 |
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The Hotel Orrington, 1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201, Phone: 847-866-8700 |
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| Aug 3 in Bridgeview, Illinois (United States) |
| Contact: |
14437 South Campbell Ave., Posen IL. 60469 Phone: 708-363-3612 |
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Bridgeview Community Center, 7900 South Oketo Ave., Bridgeview, IL |
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| Aug 15
- 17, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois (United States) |
| Description: |
For anyone who enjoys fannish vids - watching them, talking about them, or making them. |
| Contact: |
1624 E. Virginia, Stillwater OK 74075 |
| Email: |
llama.lucy@gmail.com |
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 8101 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631, Phone: 773-867-0000 |
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| Aug 22
- 24, 2008 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States) |
| Description: |
Media convention. Shows frequently feature multiple guests from related shows. |
| Contact: |
217 S. Kenwood Street, Glendale, CA 91202 Phone: 818-409-0960 |
| Email: |
creatickets@creationent.com |
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Wyndham Chicago O'Hare, 6810 N. Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL |
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| Sep 21 in Bridgeview, Illinois (United States) |
| Contact: |
14437 South Campbell Ave., Posen IL. 60469 Phone: 708-363-3612 |
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Bridgeview Community Center, 7900 South Oketo Ave., Bridgeview, IL |
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| Oct 3
- 5, 2008 in Collinsville, Illinois (United States) |
| Description: |
Science Fiction and Fantasy convention |
| Contact: |
PO Box 8387, St. Louis, MO 63132-8387 Phone: 636-230-9481 |
| Email: |
info@archonstl.org |
| Guests: |
Laurell K. Hamilton, John Kovalic, Rich Zellich, Michelle Zellich, Vic Milán |
| Venue: |
Collinsville Gateway Center, One Gateway Center, Collinsville, IN, Phone: 618-345-8998 |
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| Oct 3
- 5, 2008 in Bloomington, Illinois (United States) |
| Contact: |
PO Box 109, Minier, IL 61759-0109 |
| Email: |
flatcon@flatcon.com |
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Interstate Center, 2301 W. Market Street, Bloomington, IL 61704, Phone: 309-829-3976 |
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| Oct 3
- 5, 2008 in Bloomington, Illinois (United States) |
| Contact: |
PO Box 109, Minier, IL 61759-0109 |
| Email: |
flatcon@flatcon.com |
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Interstate Center, 2301 W. Market Street, Bloomington, IL 61704, Phone: 309-829-3976 |
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| Oct 26 in Bridgeview, Illinois (United States) |
| Contact: |
14437 South Campbell Ave., Posen IL. 60469 Phone: 708-363-3612 |
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Bridgeview Community Center, 7900 South Oketo Ave., Bridgeview, IL |
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| Nov 14
- 16, 2008 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States) |
| Description: |
Media convention. Shows frequently feature multiple guests from related shows. |
| Contact: |
217 S. Kenwood Street, Glendale, CA 91202 Phone: 818-409-0960 |
| Email: |
creatickets@creationent.com |
| Venue: |
Wyndham Chicago O'Hare, 6810 N. Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL |
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| Nov 14
- 16, 2008 in Lombard, Illinois (United States) |
| Contact: |
PO Box 184, Palatine, IL 60078-0184 Phone: 847-310-0725 |
| Email: |
windycon@windycon.org |
| Guests: |
John Ringo, David Mattingly, Lt. Col Ryan Yantis, Kim Williams, Michael Z. Williamson, Eric Flint |
| Venue: |
The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard, Illinois 60148, Phone: 630-719-8000 |
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| Nov 21
- 23, 2008 in Wheeling, Illinois (United States) |
| Description: |
Anthropomorphics convention |
| Contact: |
PO Box 508, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 |
| Email: |
registration@furfest.org |
| Guests: |
Darc Sowers, Matt Sowers |
| Venue: |
Westin Chicago North Shore, 601 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090, Phone: 847-777-6500 |
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| Nov 28
- 30, 2008 in Rosemont, Illinois (United States) |
| Description: |
Science Fiction media convnetion with a focus on the Doctor Who TV series. |
| Contact: |
PO Box 2660, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60138 |
| Email: |
gene@chicagotardis.com |
| Guests: |
Colin Baker |
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| Dec 7 in Bridgeview, Illinois (United States) |
| Contact: |
14437 South Campbell Ave., Posen IL. 60469 Phone: 708-363-3612 |
| Venue: |
Bridgeview Community Center, 7900 South Oketo Ave., Bridgeview, IL |
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| Feb 19
- 22, 2009 in Wheeling, Illinois (United States) |
| Contact: |
PO Box 60085, Chicago, IL 60660 |
| Email: |
info@capricon.org |
| Guests: |
Sharon Shinn, Gary Lippincott, Christian McGuire |
| Venue: |
Westin Chicago North Shore, 601 North Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090, Phone: 847-777-6560 |
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