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Conveniently located half an hour west of Chicago in the heart of the I-88 Research and Development Core, our Downers Grove facility is easily accessed from Chicago's major airports.
Elite Electronic Engineering Inc.
1516 Centre Circle
Downers Grove, IL 60515
1-800-ELITE-11
1-800-354-8311
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Chicago… That Great City on the Lake
In addition, Elite is located just 45 minutes from one of the most exciting cities in the world, Chicago. Every weekend and most evenings of the week, you can find nearly any kind of entertainment ranging from the Blues, comedy, musicals, and world class art museums to great restaurants and nightlife. Inquire with our receptionist Kathy Barri for information on current activities both locally and in Chicago.
You can also click here to go to Chicago's Official Visitor Site updated daily with the current happenings, events, great restaurants and attractions Chicago has to offer during your visit to the Windy City.
Here’s the top tourist attraction recommendations by Elite employees:
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- Millennium Park
- Navy Pier
- Sears Tower Observatory
- John Hancock Tower Observatory
- Boat Tours
- Chicago Architecture Tours
- Frank Lloyd Wright Homes
Museums & Zoos
- Field Museum of Natural History
- Museum of Science and Indus
try - Shedd Aquarium
- Adler Planetarium
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- Brookfield Zoo
Entertainment
- House of Blues
- Second City Comedy Troup
- Zanies Comedy Lounge
- Chicago Theater
- Steppenwolf Theater
- Blue Man Group
- HOT TIX Booth
Right Here in the Suburbs...
- The Tivoli: Historic Movie House
- Portillo's: Chicago Style Hot Dogs, Italian Beef and more
- The Morton Arboretum
More ideas and destinations coming soon...
If you're visiting Elite and need to spend the night, we recommend the following local hotels. Mention that you're testing with Elite and ask for our preferred rates.
Comfort Inn of Downers Grove
Phone: (630)515-1500
Fax: (630)515-1595
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel/il073
Elite’s Corporate Rate is $89.00 a night(King, Queen and 2 Double Bed Room).
Suite $109.95
Crowne Plaza
1250 Roosevelt Road
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: 630-613-1235
Fax: 630-613-1245
Crowne Plaza Central Reservation: 877-227-6963
http://www.cpglenellyn.com
Ask for “Elite Electronic Engineering Rate”
$105 plus 11% applicable tax till 12/31/2010
Holiday Inn Express
3031 Finley Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: (630)810-9500
Special Rate for Elite Electronic Engineering:
$89 per night for any reserved length of stay (tax not included)
Jan 1st, 2010-Dec 31st, 2010
Mention "Elite"
Hyatt Place Chicago - Lombard/Oakbrook
2340 S. Fountain Square Dr.
Lombard, IL 60148
Phone: (630)932-6501
Fax: (630)932-6502
Special Rate for Elite Electronic Engineering:
$105 (plus 11% tax)
Reservations can be made through Hyatt Place's toll free number: 1-888-492-8847 or online at www.hyattplace.com [Jan 1st 2010-Dec 30th 2010]
Corporate ID: 33100
LA Quinta Inns
1 S. 666 Midwest Road
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Phone: (630)495-4600
http://www.lq.com/lq/reservations/cobrand/index.jsp?cobrand=EEEI
Corporate ID: EEEI
Hampton Inn Lombard
222 E. 22nd St.
Lombard, IL 60148
Phone: 630-916-9000
Fax: 630-916-8016
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/reservations/index.jhtml?hotel=CHILBHX&corporateCode=0560061583
Elites Preferred Rate: Jan 1-Dec 31, 2010 $99 (single or double occupancy)
Red Roof Inn
1113 Butterfield Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: (630) 963-4205
Click here for the pre-entered 15% Elite discount: Red Roof Inn Elite Discount
