Kane County Cougars

As an affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, the Cougars continue to set a standard of excellence, both on and off the field. In 2013, the Cougars are expecting to welcome their 10 millionth fan in franchise history, and have routinely been one of the top draws throughout Minor League Baseball, while providing the best in affordable and family-friendly fun throughout Chicagoland.

CITY: Geneva

Fairmount Park Racetrack

Fairmount Park is home to live thoroughbred horse racing action. From March through September, the horses run on the one-mile oval dirt track Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

CITY: Collinsville

Brunswick Zone - Naperville

DuPage County, Chicago’s Western Suburbs - Brunswick Zone in Naperville offers bowling, billiards, an arcade/game room, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars plus meeting space for corporate parties, team-building and special events.

CITY: Naperville

Sugar Grove Family Fun Center

Go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, a driving range and a game room are the draw at this entertainment center.

CITY: Sugar Grove

Casino Queen

The bright lights of Vegas have nothing on the Casino Queen, home of the loosest slots! The Queen has had the loosest slots in the entire country for six years running, plus the hottest table games in town. Hungry? The Queen has you covered from fine dining to casual. The best view in town is from the Casino Queen Hotel.

CITY: East St. Louis

U.S. Cellular Field

President-elect Barack Obama is an avowed fan of the Chicago White Sox, and is often seen wearing a White Sox baseball cap. U.S. Cellular features an exploding scoreboard, an old-time facade, complete with arches and over 40,000 unobstructed-view seats.

CITY: Chicago

Weaver Ridge Golf Course

This 18-hole championship golf course with incredible views also features a restaurant that opens daily at 11am and offers Sunday brunch.

CITY: Peoria

Diversey River Bowl

Find open bowling every night, rock music, a light show and a restaurant.

CITY: Chicago

Aldeen Golf Club & Practice Centre

Considered a "must play" course in the Midwest, Aldeen has an impressive list of accolades, including being voted best municipal course in Illinois by Golf Digest, and ranking number 38 in Golf Magazine's Thrifty 50 list.

CITY: Rockford

Gambit Golf Course

This championship par 71 golf course, designed by Richard Osborne, snakes through meadows and woodlands. The Gambit features the area's only indoor practice center, with two state-of-the-art golf simulators and a nine-hole practice green.

CITY: Vienna

Chicago Slaughter

The Chicago Slaughter is a member of the Indoor Football League, which has teams in over 25 cities nationwide. Come see an exciting game and cheer on your team! Headed by Coach Steve "Mongo" McMichael and William "The Refrigerator" Perry, former Chicago Bears.

CITY: Hoffman Estates

Prairie State Games

This multi-sport, Olympic-style festival showcases the finest amateur athletic talent in Illinois each year on the last weekend in June.

CITY: Fairview Heights

Trackside Waukegan

Trackside Waukegan offers a casual, comfortable setting to wager on horse racing from around the world, broadcast on 250 television monitors. Watch and bet on races in the Finish Line Restaurant and Lounge, Grandstand Bar, Teletheater or Backstretch Deli.

CITY: Waukegan

ThunderHawk Golf Club

This public golf facility, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., is one of the most challenging courses in the Chicago area. This 18-hole, par 72 c golf course is nestled on 241 acres of beautiful forest, marsh and prairie. This is the first public course in the United States to achieve Audubon Signature Sanctuary certification. Banquet facilities to accommodate a wide range of group sizes from small private outings to a full-course tournament. Golfers can spot bluebirds while playing one of the hottest courses in the Chicago area.

CITY: Beach Park

Centerfield Park

Spend the day tackling go-karts, miniature golf, batting cages, bumper boats and a video arcade.

CITY: O'Fallon

Chicago Fire

Catch the excitement of Major League Soccer during a Chicago Fire home game at Toyota Park in Bridgeview.

CITY: Bridgeview

eSkape

This 60,000-square-foot entertainment complex includes 36 lanes of bowling, a multi-level leaser tag arena, indoor batting cages, an arcade, nightclub and the Grillworks Restaurant.

CITY: Buffalo Grove

Rocket Ice Arena

Come feel the thrill of the chill at the Rocket Ice Arena, offering programs for all ages and ability levels in figure skating and hockey.

CITY: Bolingbrook

Detweiller Golf Course

9-hole executive course with beautiful views of the Illinois River. Great for beginners and seniors.

CITY: Peoria

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Ralph Korte Stadium & Sports Complex

This 3,000-seat venue is home of the SIUE track & field and soccer programs. The complex, which has hosted the NCAA Division II Championships on three occasions, is completely lighted and has a seperate throwing area for field events.

CITY: Edwardsville

Sears Centre Arena

A new 11,000 seat arena located in Hoffman Estates featuring world-class entertainment including concerts, family shows, and sporting events. Home of the Chicago Slaughter Indoor Football (IFL) and Chicago KICK Indoor Soccer (MISL).

CITY: Hoffman Estates

Southern Illinois Miners League All Star Games

Minor League Professional baseball team, the Southern Illinois Miners are a member of the West Division of the Frontier League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. From the 2007 season to the present, the Miners have played their home games at Rent One Park. The "Miners" name refers to the Southern Illinois region's history of coal mining.[1]

CITY: Marion

Benedictine University Sports Complex

This state-of-the-art sports complex includes baseball, softball, track, football, soccer and lacrosse fields. The complex is home to the DuPage Dragons and Chicago Bandits professional fast-pitch softball for women.

CITY: Lisle

Northwestern Wildcats

Cheer on Northwestern University's Wildcats, a member of the NCAA Big 10 Conference.

CITY: Evanston

The Corn Crib

The state-of-the-art Corn Crib Stadium is home to the Normal CornBelters and Heartland Community College athletic teams. The Corn Crib seats roughly 7,000 patrons for CornBelters games, and many more for concerts and special events.

CITY: Normal

Newman Golf Course

This 18-hole course provides a great test of golf acumen, with rolling terrain and a superb back nine.

CITY: Peoria

Prairie Lakes Country Club & Inn

Prairie Lakes offers a 9 hole golf course and a full service restaurant and hotel. Hotel and Golf packages available and banquet facilities. Golf opens daily at 7:00am and the restaurant is open 11:00am - 10:00pm daily. Call for seasonal hours.

CITY: Marseilles

iwireless Center

12,000 seat arena that plays host to a variety of events including concerts, family shows, hockey arena, football. 18,000 sq. ft. of meeting/banquet space.

CITY: Moline

Balmoral Woods Country Club

An 18-hole championship course cut thru 10,000 oak trees, with water hazards on 9 of 18 holes, complete clubhouse bar and restaurant. Chicagoland Golf 5 Star rated facility.

CITY: Crete

Northern Illinois University Convocation Center

Northern’s 10,000 seat Convocation Center is a $36 million multipurpose facility that hosts a variety of sporting events and live entertainment. The Convo features a NCAA-level indoor track, large-scale event/activity space, a full basketball court, an additional practice gym, and storage facilities. The Convo generally hosts athletics such as basketball, volleyball, track, gymnastics and wrestling. Meetings, conventions, and concerts are also popular events at the Convo.

CITY: DeKalb

Cook County Cheetahs Minor League Baseball Season

Come out and join us for an old-fashioned favorite - baseball!

CITY: Crestwood

Family Fun Tyme

Located in Maryville, this facility has an indoor arcade, batting cages and lots more fun for kids. Alfonzo's Restaurant is right next door for pizza lovers.

CITY: Maryville

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougar Field and SimmonsCooper Baseball Complex

These newly constructed additions to the sports facilities at SIUE serve as the home of the softball and baseball teams, respectively.

CITY: Edwardsville

SI Miners

Frontier League Baseball. 48 home baseball games per year. May through September.

CITY: Marion

Oak Brook Sports Core

269-acre sports facility that offers upscale banquets, weddings, corporate picnics, golf and polo outings for 250-400 people. Tents can be added for larger groups.

CITY: Oak Brook

Lakeview Baseball Club

Groups of any size can rent this rooftop club space across from Wrigley Field. It's a great place to catch a bird's-eye view of a Cubs baseball game and enjoy a meal.

CITY: Chicago

Saluki Football

Home for Saluki football, McAndrew Stadium provides seating for approximately 17,300 on the beautiful Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus.

CITY: Carbondale

Fox River Games Paintball

Bring a group of friends to play a round of paintball at Fox River Games. Open play or "walk-on" play is recreational play for all ages (age restrictions) and skill levels. Play as an individual or play in groups. Typically we are open every weekend Saturday and Sunday and during the summer we operate on Wednesdays and Fridays too. Please check our website for our operating schedule and specific hours of operation.

CITY: Aurora

Silver Lake Country Club

Golf the two championship 18-hole courses, one nine-hole executive course, or play in the racquetball courts.

CITY: Orland Park

Rockford Speedway

See top-name NASCAR racing on a quarter-mile, high-banked track. From Kid's nights to monster trucks, fireworks, fantastic NASCAR racing action, you will enjoy an exciting night of affordable family fun at Rockford Speedway.

CITY: Loves Park

University of Illinois FIGHTING ILLINI

Wear your Orange & Blue to all 19 Varsity Athletic events in support of the hometown Fighting Illini as they compete in the newly looked Big Ten Conference as apart of the NCAA Division I. Alumni come back and visit your old stopping grounds and see what has or hasn't changed on the Urbana-Champaign campus as well as showing your support for the current FIGHTING ILLINI athletic teams! There are tons of events that go on at each of the Illini home games such as Homecoming. Visit fightingillini.com for further information on what exciting promotions the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has to promote Fighting Illini Sports.

CITY: Champaign

Laser Quest

The laser tag maze is a multi-level game floor with black lights, music, sound effects and automatic computerized scoring.

CITY: Rockford

North Aurora Off Track Betting Facility

Catch the racing action from major horse tracks all over the United States. Also enjoy big screen televisions, fine dining and a summertime beer garden.

CITY: North Aurora

Airtastic Playland

A fun and exciting play land offering 10 inflatable play structures, four party rooms and two age-appropriate play areas.

CITY: Aurora

Southern Illinois Miners Rent One Park

The Southern Illinois Miners Rent One Park is the stadium where The Miners baseball team plays from May through September.

CITY: Marion

Route 66 Raceway

This racing and entertainment facility features concerts, NHRA drag racing events and demolition derbies.

CITY: Joliet

USTA/Ursula Beck Pro Tennis Classic

Players from over twenty countries competing for ATP World Ranking Points and $10,000 in prize money

CITY: Decatur

Coyote Creek Golf Club

Championship course with a country club atmosphere. A challenging 18-hole course designed by the late Bruce Borland, senior designer for Jack Nicklaus.

CITY: Bartonville

Bonnie Brook Golf Course & Banquet Facility

Bonnie Brook is one of the most popular public courses in Lake County, boasting a meticulously manicured 18-hole course with rolling, wooded terrain. Its natural, picturesque landscape offers golfers the ability to enjoy tree-lined fairways, spacious greens, small lakes and the beauty of the north branch of the Waukegan River, which flows gently throughout the course. With a course length of 6,701 yards, Bonnie Brook offers championship golfers a solid test while being friendly and forgiving to the high handicappers. The clubhouse features a Indoor Golf and Learning Center which houses a P3Proswing Simulator. The simulator and its software helps analyze a player's swing and provides guidance how to improve their game and is available on an appointment basis only.

CITY: Waukegan

Dave & Buster's

There's no place quite like it! From hand-crafted tables and world class pocket billiards to the vast array of games in the Million Dollar Midway, D&B will provide one of the most unique entertainment outings you'll ever experience.

CITY: Addison

Scotties Fun Spot

Quincy's newest indoor attraction, offering Laser tag, Spin Zone Bumper Cars, Ball-O-City, Mini-Lane Bowling, and large game arcade along with indoor skating arena and Winners Grill Restaurant. Open daily from 10 am-9pm and Sundays at 11 am. Fri/Sat open until 11 pm.

CITY: Quincy

Ultimate Sports Dome

This sports spot features go-karts, batting cages, miniature golf and an indoor driving range.

CITY: Aurora

Kellogg Golf Course

Challenging 27 holes of golf and driving range in a country setting with rolling terrain, water and bunkers.

CITY: Peoria

DuPage Dragons Baseball

There's no place better to bring a group during the summer than to a DuPage Dragons Baseball game at the Benedictine University Sports Complex. The Dragons are in the Central Illinois Collegiate League, which is sanctioned by both the NCAA and MLB.

CITY: Lisle

Ryan Field-Northwestern University

Northwestern University Big 10 Football stadium located in Evanston, Illinois.

CITY: Evanston

Hollywood Park - Lansing

Voted Chicago Southland's best family entertainment center, Hollywood Park features more than 100 games, two 18-hole miniature golf courses, go-karts, batting cages, and Flicks 'n' Toons Diner.

CITY: Lansing

Arrowhead Golf Club

DuPage County, Chicago’s Western Suburbs -- Arrowhead Golf Club facilities include 27 holes, driving range and new clubhouse with elegant banquet facilities.

CITY: Wheaton

Southern Illinois Raceway

Watch Outlaw Micro Sprint, Junior Sprint Cars, Non-Winged Outlaw and Restricted Micros race every Saturday night at 7pm.

CITY: Marion

Saluki Basketball

The home of Saluki basketball is the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Arena, a 10,000-seat facility that also hosts national touring concerts, family shows, theatrical events and circuses.

CITY: Carbondale

Maywood Park

Just 20 minutes west of downtown Chicago, Maywood Park features live standardbred horse racing action on a ½ mile oval every Thursday and Friday night all year round. Live race post times are 7:10pm. General Parking is free.

CITY: Melrose Park

Pinstripes

Features a distinctive entertainment and dining venue. Celebrate "sophisticated fun" in our warm and inviting 45,000 square foot indoor/outdoor facility complete with 20 bowling lanes and 10 bocce courts, exceptional Italian-American bistro with wine cellar, outdoor patio, fireplace, and beautifully appointed event and party room that can accommodate groups from 20-600.

CITY: South Barrington

Crete Family Fun Center

From mini golf to the best arcade games around, we’ve got enough entertainment for the whole family! A family entertainment center featuring hundreds of games, rides, award-winning miniature golf, go-karts and batting cages. Open year round.

CITY: Crete

Coyote ATV Trail Riders & Junkyard International Raceway

Fifty to 60 trucks carrying ATVs pull in every weekend to ride through the 10 miles of trails. You can also race go-karts on the track.

CITY: Coulterville

Lincoln Speedway

The Lincoln Speedway is home to Logan County's only dirt track racing track, where summer evenings can be spent watching a variety of races.

CITY: Lincoln

Pine Hills Golf Club

Described as a Canyon Course complete with bluffs, valleys, hills and hundreds of trees. It is a challenge to both the beginner and the seasoned golfer and is recognized by many players as one of the finest 9-hole facilities in the country. The Club House offers a friendly atmosphere and includes a Pro-Shop, full service bar & restaurant with panoramic views of the Course and outdoor patio.

CITY: Ottawa

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Vadalabene Center

The Vadalabene Center on the Division I campus at SIUE is a flexible venue with seating for 4,000. The main gym can be configured for several different court setups: three full-sized basketball, six volleyball or five badminton. The center is also home to the SIUE wrestling program.

CITY: Edwardsville

The People's Family Fun Center of Waukegan

The Fun Center consists of a 43,000 sq. ft. Entertainment Facility containing over 150 redemption and arcade games, a Redemption Area with over 1,000 items from which to choose, Rocky's Pizzeria, a food court, Hershey's® Ice Cream Shoppe, a main party area with a 12 ft. movie screen that can host multiple parties or field trips, three private party rooms for birthdays, showers, meetings or any occasion and Rocky's Fun House Miniature Golf. This is an indoor 18-hole, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf course with a combination fun house, circus, and midway theme. The arcade area also has Animaland, where children and adults alike can stuff and make a unique furry friend. Packages available for birthday parties, field trips and other special events. Visit the website for monthly specials and weekly specials.

CITY: Waukegan

AMF Valley Lanes

This bowling alley has 40 lanes, and features glow-in-the-dark bowling on Friday and Saturday. Monday is 99¢ night.

CITY: North Aurora

Skate Zone, Indoor Skating Rink

Show off your best roller skating moves at this indoor skating rink.

CITY: Litchfield

Belle Clair Speedway

Stock car races, drag races and demolition derbies are regular events at this speedway.

CITY: Belleville

Leo Donovan Golf Course

This 18-hole golf course has a layout that offers challenges for all levels of play.

CITY: Peoria

Indian Mound Golf Course

Indian Mound offers an 18-hole golf course.

CITY: Fairmont City

Arlington Lakes Golf Club

The challenging 18-hole layout spans 90 acres of superbly manicured fairways and greens with 14 beautiful lakes to negotiate during a round. Features clubhouse, snack bar area, pro shop, and patio area.

CITY: Arlington Heights

Bittersweet Golf Course

Challenging and scenic 18-hole golf course that offers the public a fantastic practice facility with lighted driving range and natural grass tees. PGA golf instructors on staff to help improve your game. In addition, we can help you plan the perfect golf outing, small wedding or special event. Or stop by the Fireside Grill for breakfast, lunch, dinner or Friday fish fry.

CITY: Gurnee

Clay County Speedway

This speedway features racing on a 1/3-mile clay oval track Saturday evenings from spring through fall.

CITY: Flora

Oak Meadows Golf & Banquet

Professional caliber 18-hole golf course. Banquets/meetings up to 400 year-round. Four distinct rooms for meetings, seminars or receptions. Accessible from O'Hare Airport and major expressways.

CITY: Addison

Laser Quest - Arlington Heights

Laser Quest is a family entertainment venue combining the classic games of hide-and-seek and tag with a high tech twist. Our multi-level arenas have specialty lighting, swirling fog and energetic music to add to the excitement for up to 30 or more players in each game.

CITY: Arlington Heights

Centennial Lanes

You'll find 32 bowling lanes, all equipped with bumpers for kids, cosmic bowling on weekends, a snack bar, lounge and a bowling pro shop that's open daily during the season.

CITY: Tinley Park

United Center

Multi-purpose arena, home of the Chicago Bulls (NBA) and the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL). Other events - concerts, ice shows, circus, etc.

CITY: Chicago

Sinnissippi Golf Course

This nine-hole course, located in Sinnissippi Park, offers challenges for advanced golfers and novices. The 3,230-yard course is best known for its hilly layout and tree-lined fairways.

CITY: Rockford

Trackside Quad City Downs

Watch and bet on telecast thoroughbred and harness racing from all over the United States. A restaurant and lounge offer daily drink and lunch specials.

CITY: East Moline

Schaumburg Golf Club

27 challenging regulation holes, driving range, two practice greens, full-service pro-shop and elegant clubhouse with an array of amenities.

CITY: Schaumburg

Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center

One of the most challenging courses in Southern Illinois, this championship caliber 18-hole layout plays over 6,800 yards from the back tees. The course has a distinctive links appearance, even though it is cut through the typically hilly local terrain.

CITY: Carbondale

Tate & Lyle Players Championship

This is one of Decatur/Forsyth's premier community events. The competition is an official event and the longest stop on the LPGA's Duramed Futures Tour. The tournament will boast the largest purse on the tour and feature a four day, all caddied, 72-hole stroke play professional tournament.

CITY: Forsyth

Balmoral Park

Just 30 minutes south of Chicago, Balmoral Park is one of the nation’s premier harness racing tracks. See live standardbred horse racing action on a 1 mile oval every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday night all year round. Live race post times are 7:10p. Parking and admission are always free.

CITY: Crete

Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club

This premier golfing destination was awarded 4-1/2 stars in Golf Digest's list of Places to Play.

CITY: Channahon

Kokopelli Golf Club

This 18-hole course, designed by renowned golf architect Steve Smyers, was named by Travel + Leisure as one of "America's 100 Best Courses for $100 or Less." Kokopelli offers a full-service pro shop, professionals who offer personal golf instruction and an eight-acre practice facility.

CITY: Marion

Fon du Lac Golf Course

This nine-hole course is challenging for the experienced golfer, but also beginner-friendly for the novice. Great for a quick round and easy on your pocketbook.

CITY: East Peoria

Golf Learning Center and Academy

All-weather heated and lighted driving range that recreates golf course hole layouts. Indoor and outdoor practice greens, indoor hitting stations and a 9-hole pitch and putt course.

CITY: Peoria

Walnut Greens Golf

Championship 9-hole. Perfect course for beginners and teens. Great practice course for all skill levels. Unique Killian and Nugent design.

CITY: Schaumburg

Big Bill's RC Raceway

This authentic dirt racetrack offers minor races from May to mid-September.

CITY: Broadwell

Maywood Park Racetrack

Maywood Park Racetrack features a 1/2-mile track with live harness racing.

CITY: Melrose Park

Round Lake Beach Sportscenter

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CITY: Round Lake Beach

Chicago Indoor Racing

This indoor kart racing and entertainment facility features CyberSport, a multiplayer game that blends bumper cars, lacrosse and basketball into an alternative to racing for groups of 10 to 400.

CITY: Addison

Deer Trail Golf Course

Nine holes of golf located next to Lake Shelbyville at the old "Country Club." Come and enjoy a round of golf and then come and enjoy food and a refreshment while looking over the Lake.

CITY: Shelbyville

Stony Creek Golf Course & Clubhouse

The Oak Lawn Park District's family friendly 18 hole golf course with restaurant and banquet facility.

CITY: Oak Lawn