Life Services Network - 2008 Annual Convention & Exhibition April 2-4, 2008 - Navy Pier,

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Please bring your confirmation with you to the conference. Registration will occur at Navy Pier inside Festival Hall A, Level 2 .

QUESTIONS: Questions regarding your registration should be directed to 508.660.5024. Questions regarding the LSN Annual Convention should be directed to LSN Meeting Services at 630.325.6170 or [email protected]!

SHUTTLE SERVICE

Shuttle buses will run between the Embassy Suites Lakefront Hotel and Chicago City Centre Hotel and Navy Pier each day of the convention. Signs will be posted at each location identifying the pick-up/drop off areas.

Pick up and drop off locations are as follows:

Embassy Suites Lakefront Hotel – Street Level on Chicago City Centre - SE corner of Ohio and Fairbanks Navy Pier - Entrance 2, Lower Level (taxi/bus turn around and drop off area)

Shuttle service to Metra stations:

On Wednesday, April 2, one shuttle will run continuously shuttle from Navy Pier to Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center starting at 6:00pm. A shuttle will also run to those stations on Thursday, April 3 beginning at 5:30pm and on Friday, April 4 one shuttle will run from Navy Pier to those stations at 12:00pm and will make an additional run if needed.

Shuttle service for LSN’s Opening Night Reception:

Shuttle service will be available for those attending the Opening Night Reception at Navy Pier and returning to the hotels. The last bus will depart Navy Pier for the hotels at 8:00pm.

Schedule

Wednesday, April 2 and Thursday, April 3

6:45am–10:30am every 20 minutes from the hotels to Navy Pier 10:30am–3:30pm every 30 minutes from Navy Pier to the hotels 3:30pm-6:30pm every 20 minutes from Navy Pier to the hotels

Friday, April 4

7:00am-10:00am every 15 minutes from the hotels to Navy Pier 10:15am–1:00pm every 15 minutes from Navy Pier to the hotels

ALTERNATIVE PARKING Please call ahead to verify price and availability. Overnight prices vary for oversized vehicles, mini buses or vans.

Park 1 (St. Clair & Grand) – 312-661-1839 Will take larger vehicles after 5pm.)

Erie Ontario Self Park Garage - 312-642-6062 Clearance 7ft

Northwestern Hospital (Huron & St. Clair) - 312-787-0551 Clearance 8ft for 1st 2 floors and then drops to 7ft

New St. & – 312-527-4882 - OPEN LOT

There is no staging at Navy Pier. The marshalling yard is located at the 31st Parking Lot (one block west of ) and is a fenced, patrolled lot open 24 hrs. Call (312) 808-3138 for more information. Parking lot attendant can provide taxi information for drivers returning to the downtown area.

As an alternative, buses can stage on Elston Avenue between Potomac Avenue and LeMoyne Street.

NAVY PIER

If you are taking a taxi make sure you tell them to drop you off at the convention center of Navy Pier (near entrance 2). It is a long walk to the other side of the pier.

DIRECTIONS TO NAVY PIER 600 East Grand St., Chicago, IL 60611 – 312-595-5300 www. navypier.com Please visit the Navy Pier website for public transportation information and a link for current traffic advisories.

• From the north, take Lake Shore Drive (US 41) to the exit. • From the northwest, take the (I-90/94) to the Exit, south on Orleans to Illinois Street and proceed east. • From the west, take the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) to Columbus Drive, north to Illinois Street and proceed east. • From the southwest, take the Stevenson Expressway (I-55) to Lake Shore Drive (US 41), north to Illinois Street and proceed east. • From the south, take the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94) east to the Stevenson Expressway (I-55) to Lake Shore Drive (US 41), north to Illinois Street and proceed east. • From the southeast, take Lake Shore Drive (US 41) north to the Illinois Street exit.

PARKING FOR NAVY PIER

If parking is available, the West Parking garage is closet to the LSN registration area. The The West garage is 6ft. 3 in., and East garage is 7ft. 9in.

Standard Parking operates on-site parking garages at Navy Pier. Self-park rates (including $3.50 city & county tax):

Monday through Thursday - a flat rate of $19.00 per day* Friday through Sunday - a flat rate of $23.00 per day* Prices are subject to change

NEW AUTOMATED PARKING PAY STATIONS!

For your convenience, Navy Pier has installed parking pay stations at various locations throughout the Pier.

EMBASSY SUITES

DIRECTIONS TO EMBASSY SUITES/LAKEFRONT 511 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60611 – 312-836-5900 – www.embassysuites.com The hotel is located at the cross streets of Columbus Drive and Illinois Street

• From I-90, exit Ohio Street, turn right on Orleans and go two blocks. Turn left on Illinois and proceed ten blocks until you cross Columbus Drive. The hotel is at the intersection of Illinois and Columbus. • From I-290, Exit I-90-94 North and go two miles. Take the Ohio Street exit and go one mile. Make a right onto Fairbanks Court. The hotel is two blocks on the left. • Cross Streets are Columbus Drive and Illinois Street. • Lakeshore Drive exit Illinois west 3blks to hotel. Hotel on right hand side. • I-55 exit Lakeshore Drive north. Lakeshore Drive exit Illinois west 3 blocks to hotel. • I-57 North to 90/94 North and go two miles. Take the Ohio St. East exit and go one mile. Make a right on Fairbanks Court the hotel is two blocks on the left.

PARKING FOR EMBASSY SUITES/LAKEFRONT Entrance to Parking Garage off of Illinois - Prices are subject to change Daily Parking Charge: $39.00 per 24 hours – self park (No in & out privileges) Valet Parking Charge: $48.00 per 24 hours– Valet Parking can be charged to the sleeping room

Chicago City Centre Hotel & Sports Club

From I-94 Expressway (, ) From I-90 Kennedy Expressway (Madison, Wisconsin and O'Hare) Take I-94/I-90 East towards downtown Chicago. Exit Ohio St. East. Drive 11 blocks East on local Ohio St. to Fairbanks Court. Hotel is on the left side.

From I-88 East/West Tollway (Quad City Area) Take I-88 east to I-290 Eisenhower Expressway. Take I-290 East to Downtown Chicago, Congress Parkway Exit. Drive East 10 blocks to Michigan Ave. Turn left. Drive North 1-2 miles until you reach Ohio St. Turn Right. Drive 2 blocks to Fairbanks Court. Hotel is on the left side.

From I-80 (Quad City Area) Take I-80 to I-55 Stevenson Expressway. Then drive I-55 East to I-90/94 West towards Downtown Chicago. Exit Ohio St. East. Drive 11 blocks East on local Ohio St. to Fairbanks. Court. Hotel is on the left side.

From I-55 Stevenson Expressway (Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, And Midway) Take I-55 east to I-90/94 West towards Downtown Chicago. Exit Ohio St. East. Drive 11 blocks East on local Ohio St. to Fairbanks Court. Hotel is on the left side.

From I-57 North (Champaign-Normal, Illinois) Take I-57 North to I90/94 West towards Downtown Chicago. Exit Ohio St. East. Drive 11 blocks East on local Ohio St. to Fairbanks Court. Hotel is on the left side.

PARKING - Chicago City Centre Hotel & Sports Club Indoor self-parking at the Hotel is based upon availability. Parking is currently $38.00 per day, for a 24-hour period, which includes in and out privileges for registered hotel guests. Please have the Front Desk post the parking charges to your room.