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Ring in the New Year, Chicago Southland-style! 12/16/2022 Liam Doyle

10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1... Happy New Year! Well, not quite yet, but who isn&rsqu... READ MORE

Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions in the Chicago Southland 12/15/2022 Carrie Steinweg

As we look forward to 2023, you may be thinking about resolutions to make for the new year. Some of ... READ MORE

Take Some Time For A Cooper's Hawk Holiday Season Tasting 12/08/2022 Carrie Steinweg

It was in 2005 that Tim McEnery brought the experience of combining a winery and fine dining experie... READ MORE

Balagio is the Spot to Check Out for Authentic Italian Cuisine 11/28/2022 Carrie Steinweg

If you’re in the mood for an authentic Italian meal, Balagio Ristorante and Banquets is the pl... READ MORE

Brighten Your Holiday Season with Tree Lighting Events and Lights Festivals 11/27/2022 Carrie Steinweg

’Tis the Season for twinkling lights and heartwarming holiday festivities. Make the season bri... READ MORE

Hot Holiday Meals in the Chicago Southland 11/27/2022 Dylan Polk

Be it a lack of time, resources, or know-how, sometimes preparing a home-cooked meal for the holiday... READ MORE

Southland Saints Professional Basketball Team Tips-Off Inaugural Season 10/31/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (October 31, 2022) The Iconic American Basketball Association (ABA), co... READ MORE

THANKSGIVING ACTIVE-ITIES 10/26/2022 Carrie Steinweg

Run, walk or shoot to burn those Thanksgiving calories! One of the highlights of November is a ... READ MORE

Five Fall Fun Outings In The Chicago Southland 10/20/2022 Carrie Steinweg

Fall is in the air and it’s time to get out with the family and enjoy some time at a local pum... READ MORE

A TASTE OF FRANCE IN THE CHICAGO SOUTHLAND 09/30/2022 Carrie Steinweg

In 2015, the former Homewood State Bank became La Banque Hotel. French for “The Bank,” t... READ MORE

WHERE TO GET SPOOKED (AND CANDY) IN THE CHICAGO SOUTHLAND 09/27/2022 Andy Ritter

Looking for the places in the Chicago Southland to eat, drink and be scary? Don’t be a scaredy... READ MORE

Pro Paintball Returning To Chicago Southland For Windy City Major 08/12/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (August 12, 2022) The fifth event in the NXL season is returning to Gae... READ MORE

CSCVB Announces Vice President Promotions 07/28/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (July 28, 2022) – Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bur... READ MORE

2022 MWAGA Adaptive Open To Tee-Off In September 07/22/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (July 22, 2022) – The Midwestern Amputee Golf Association (MWAGA)... READ MORE

GSU's The Center Presents: Red Summer 07/21/2022 Jane Cox

New Musical ‘Red Summer’ Connects the Chicago Race Riots of 1919 to Present Day Amer... READ MORE

Happy 4th of July 06/29/2022 Liam Doyle

Celebrate America’s birth and independence with lots of fireworks, parades and fun in the Chic... READ MORE

Peotone Hot Air Balloon Festival Highlights Chicago Southland Summer Schedule 06/29/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (June 29, 2022) – Throw out the excuse “I’m bored, th... READ MORE

Tacos are the Star of the New Menu at Thornton Distilling Co. 06/24/2022 Carrie Steinweg

There's a new chef in town at Thornton Distilling and he is doing amazing things. While it's... READ MORE

Glory With Jackie Hill Perry Coming To Chicago Southland 06/10/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (May 20, 2022) The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau a... READ MORE

National Wheelchair Softball Association (NWSA) World Series Coming To The Chicago Southland 06/10/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (June 9, 2022) – The Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (L... READ MORE

2022 Farmers Markets 05/27/2022 Liam Doyle

No matter what area of the Chicago Southland you are in, you are sure to find a farmers market ready... READ MORE

CSCVB Executive Vice President Sally Schlesinger Retiring After 31 Years 05/26/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (May 26, 2022) After 31 years of lobbying, educating and passionately a... READ MORE

See Work of World-Renowned Sculptor In Chicago’s Southland At GSU And Flossmoor Sculpture Garden 05/25/2022 Carrie Steinweg

As plans move forward on construction of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago’s Jac... READ MORE

The Chicago Southland Has Your Next Adventure Down "To-A-T" 05/16/2022 Andy Ritter

Hit the Trails, spot the Trains, groove to the Tunes, or raise a glass at one of our Taprooms. No ma... READ MORE

Get Back To Nature With A Chicago Southland Outdoor Meeting 05/03/2022 Andy Ritter

With April showers bringing May flowers, now’s the perfect time to plan the perfect picturesqu... READ MORE

Irons Oaks Where Adventure Awaits 05/03/2022 Andy Ritter

Looking for a truly original spot to reemphasize direction and teambuilding for your staff? Then you... READ MORE

CSCVB Releases Two New Guides And Redesigned Website 05/03/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (May 2, 2022) The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bure... READ MORE

MOTHER'S DAY 05/02/2022 Blog Article

Celebrate Mother’s Day with one of these fantastic opportunities to show just how much you lov... READ MORE

HOP INTO SOME EASTER FUN 04/18/2022 Liam Doyle

Throughout the month of April, the Chicago Southland offers a variety of Easter-themed activities fo... READ MORE

Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation Awarded Grant 03/15/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (March 15, 2022) The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau... READ MORE

World Wiffle Ball Championship Returning To Midlothian 03/08/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (February 28, 2022) The 43rd World Wiffle® Ball Championship is ret... READ MORE

SPRINGING TOWARDS MARCH EVENTS 02/28/2022 Blog Article

Spring is right around the corner, and the Chicago Southland has a pot of gold’s worth of acti... READ MORE

SoHo Sweets Is The Cutest Little Cafe, Ice Cream Shop And Coffeehouse 02/18/2022 Carrie Steinweg

Last summer the Village of South Holland opened up a little business. It's quite uncon... READ MORE

Chicago Southland Dazzles With Unique Meetings Venues 02/14/2022 Blog Article

As we continue to navigate through the pandemic, the Chicago Southland is safely and enthusiasticall... READ MORE

OLYMPIC VIBES IN THE CHICAGO SOUTHLAND 02/11/2022 Carrie Steinweg

If you have been following the Winter Olympics in Beijing, you may have noticed a slow-moving sport ... READ MORE

It's Never Too Early: Let's Plan Your 2022 Reunion 02/08/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (February 7, 2022) – Have you been tasked with planning a family,... READ MORE

Celebrate Good Times With A Reunion In The Chicago Southland 02/07/2022 Blog Article

With Spring and Summer just around the corner, it’s time to plan your upcoming reunions and wh... READ MORE

LOVING ALL THE CHICAGO SOUTHLAND HAS TO OFFER 01/28/2022 Carrie Steinweg

Whether Groundhog’s Day brings us an early spring or a longer winter, the Chicago Southland ha... READ MORE

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