On The Edge of Chicago and In The Middle Of Everything.
Located just outside of Chicago, the eight communities of Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Itasca, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Schaumburg, Streamwood and Wood Dale call this region home. Be ready to discover hidden gems, bite into our diverse list of restaurants and submerge yourself in world-class shopping. Tap into your inner artist at any of our galleries or studios. Let nature consume you in acres of crisp greenery or hop into a kayak and paddle through local waters. Make room in your schedule during your visit because there are hundreds of incredible spots to check out. Chicago Northwest is your one stop destination to find fun for all ages!
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Featured Events
View All EventsArlington Alfresco
- Jul 1st 2025 - Sep 29th 2025
- Village of Arlington Heights
Schaumburg Boomers vs Florence Y'alls
- Jul 1st 2025
- Schaumburg Boomers
Trivia Night at BarleyHaus
- Jul 1st 2025
- BarleyHaus by Church Street
Frontier Days 2025
- Jul 2nd 2025 - Jul 6th 2025
- Village of Arlington Heights
The Chicago NW Blog
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Schaumburg Convention Center
100,000 square foot state-of-the-art Convention Center features column-free space, 30-foot ceilings, 120 feet of covered dock space and 750 MB Wi-Fi access through-out. Plus abundant free parking.