Casa Italia | Italian Cultural Center - 3800 Division Street Stone Park, IL 60165

Facility Rentals

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE USE OF CASA ITALIA GROUNDS

SERVICES AND FEES

The Festival Center and the grounds north of the sidewalk are available to rent.   For pricing and availability call the office at 708.345.5933.  There is no additional charge for the use of the stage. Full payment and security deposit is due one month before the event, or your reservation will be
forfeited.  The security deposit will be returned within 5 business days after the event if the grounds are left clean and there is no damage to the property.

A deposit is due for the use of the Festival Center two months before the event. The deposit is non-refundable if your event is cancelled less than 30 days before the event. Additional fees will be assessed if the cost of cleanup and repair, if necessary.

Security and parking personnel are required for crowds of more than 1,000, and must be contracted through the Village of Stone Park. In addition, if liquor is served or sold, security must be security through the Village of Stone Park.

Additional washroom facilities, dumpsters and clean-up services are required for crowds of more than 1,000.

Off-site parking and busing is required for crowds of more than 2,000, or at the discretion of Casa management.

The grounds south of the sidewalk, including the bocce courts, are available for rent at the rate of $250 per day. Full payment is due one month in advance or your reservation will be forfeited.

The Banquet Center and Catering Services are also available for additional fees.

INSURANCE

A certificate of insurance is required naming Casa Italia Inc. and the Scalabrini Fathers of St. Charles Borromeo as an “additional party insured” and covering Casa for a minimum of $1 million in general liability.

If alcohol is served at the event, a certificate of is also required naming Casa Italia Inc. and the Scalabrini Fathers of St. Charles Borromeo as an “additional party insured” and covering Casa for a minimum of $1 million in liquor liability.

Casa Italia may require a “special event” policy to be purchased. The policy will name Casa Italia Inc. and the Scalabrini Fathers of St. Charles Borromeo as the “named insured” and cover Casa for a minimum of $1 million in general liability. The cost of this policy is the sole responsibility of
the persons/organization utilizing the Casa Italia facilities.

The insurance carrier for the above coverage’s must have an A.M. Best rating of “A” or better.

Proof of insurance is due one month in advance or your reservation will be cancelled.

Casa Italia reserves the right to increase the level of coverage based on the magnitude of the event and other issues pertaining to liability.

GENERAL INFORMATION

No equipment, supplies, etc. are allowed on our grounds prior to the day of your event.

No alcoholic beverages may be sold unless specific arrangements are made through the village and state and all legal requirements are met, including security and parking arrangements.

No hard liquor will be allowed under any circumstances.

No bottles may be brought on premises – cans or cups only!

The room is available for use for 8 total hours which includes set-up & clean-up.

Washroom facilities must be left clean and in working order, or the cost of cleanup will be billed to you at a rate of $20 per hour.

All garbage must be placed in the dumpsters and the grounds left in a clean and orderly state, or the cost of cleanup will be billed to you at a rate of $20 per hour.

The Calvary Shrine is a holy place for Prayer only. Any partying, playing or littering on the shrine will result in your group being barred from future use of the property.

All other buildings and grounds are off limits without prior arrangements.

No physical alterations may be made to the building, grounds and equipment, or you will be charged the cost of repair.

Parking is allowed only in specific areas on the grounds.

Please call Casa Italia at (708)345-5933 if you have any questions.