Tourism District Board

Overview

The mission of the Tourism District is to promote and improve tourism in the City of Prospect Heights. The City of Prospect Heights Tourism District is an area that includes hotels, the Chicago Executive Airport, and a large number of restaurants and retail. In order to fulfill its mission statement, the Tourism District Board helps fund effective police protection in this zone with an assigned Prospect Heights Police Department Tourism District Officer.  The Board, in coordination with the Prospect Heights Public Works Department, is involved in beautification; namely, creating more attractive streetscapes with seasonal plantings, city banners along the Milwaukee Avenue corridor, landscape maintenance, irrigation, and lighting.

A large part of tourism public relations involves many activities which may include print and internet advertising, website operations, visitor services, sales lead generation, and other significant sales and marketing programs that benefit the City by increasing demand for overnight visitation. The impact of increased demand for overnight visitation provides an opportunity for local City businesses and operators to capitalize on providing services to our visitors.

District hotels and motel partners can apply for reimbursement grants to assist with marketing and promotion costs.  There are five members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council.  At least three members are owners, operators, or otherwise employed by hotels within the Tourism Zone.

Meetings

  • 9:00 am, unless otherwise specified
  • Prospect Heights City Hall, Council Chambers
  • 8 N Elmhurst Rd, Prospect Heights, IL 60070

2026 Meeting Schedule

  • Friday, March 6, 2026
  • Thursday, June 4, 2026
  • Thursday, September 3, 2026
  • Thursday, December 3, 2026

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available after approval.

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Members

  • Frank Chen (Chairperson)
  • Council Member Anderson 
  • Vacant 
  • Lloyd Austin 
  • Vacant

Tourism District Map

Tourism District Board Quarterly Monthly Meeting