A block of rooms for conference participants from outside Chicago has been set aside at the Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place. The conference rate negotiated with the hotel is $169/night, plus taxes and fees. You can reserve a room in GLSIAM 2025 block at this link:
Please be aware that a limited number of rooms are available, and that the deadline to book a room at the rate listed above is August 27.
Illinois Tech is near the The Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place: 5-10 minutes by car, 25 minutes on foot, or 10-15 minutes by public transit. The 1, 4, X4, and 29 bus, as well as the CTA Green Line train, are all good ways to reach IIT from the hotel.