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FIESTA FOREVER THIS CINCO DE MAYO!
04/26/2024 Katie Arvia
Each year, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5 in honor of an 1862 Mexican military victory over th... READ MORE
Each year, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5 in honor of an 1862 Mexican military victory over th... READ MORE
LET FREEDOM RING THIS MEMORIAL DAY
04/25/2024 Katie Arvia
“Where liberty dwells, there is my country.” —Benjamin Franklin Memorial Day i... READ MORE
“Where liberty dwells, there is my country.” —Benjamin Franklin Memorial Day i... READ MORE
Celebrating Mom
04/12/2024 Katie Arvia
Mother’s Day is an annual celebration honoring motherhood and the special moms, grandmothers, ... READ MORE
Mother’s Day is an annual celebration honoring motherhood and the special moms, grandmothers, ... READ MORE
NURTURE NATURE THIS EARTH DAY
03/22/2024 Katie Arvia
Enjoy a breath of fresh air this year with these fun Earth Day activities, happening throughout the ... READ MORE
Enjoy a breath of fresh air this year with these fun Earth Day activities, happening throughout the ... READ MORE
ShamROCK and Roll This St. Patrick’s Day in the Chicago Southland
02/23/2024 Katie Arvia
The Chicago Southland and its surrounding areas are home to some of the country’s largest Iris... READ MORE
The Chicago Southland and its surrounding areas are home to some of the country’s largest Iris... READ MORE
GET "CRACKING" THIS EASTER IN THE CHICAGO SOUTHLAND!
02/23/2024 Katie Arvia
Easter is Sunday, March 31, and we are “eggs-tra” excited to celebrate here in the Chica... READ MORE
Easter is Sunday, March 31, and we are “eggs-tra” excited to celebrate here in the Chica... READ MORE
CREATING A SPECIAL DAY FOR YOUR FOODIE VALENTINE
02/09/2024 Carrie Steinweg
It’s the most romantic time of the year and if you’re looking for some ways to plan a sp... READ MORE
It’s the most romantic time of the year and if you’re looking for some ways to plan a sp... READ MORE
AN INTRODUCTION TO CHICAGO GAELIC PARK
01/04/2024 Carrie Steinweg
I recently made my first visit to Chicago Gaelic Park, a place I’ve always been curious about ... READ MORE
I recently made my first visit to Chicago Gaelic Park, a place I’ve always been curious about ... READ MORE
TWO REWARDS PROGRAMS LAUNCH FOR ART LOVERS AND THE HOLIDAY SEASON
11/15/2023 Scott Rude
Olympia Fields, Ill. – (November 15, 2023) – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visi... READ MORE
Olympia Fields, Ill. – (November 15, 2023) – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visi... READ MORE
ARTISTIC SIGHTS OF THE SOUTHLAND REWARDS VISITORS
10/20/2023 Andy Ritter
Olympia Fields, Ill. – (October 20, 2023) The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bure... READ MORE
Olympia Fields, Ill. – (October 20, 2023) The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bure... READ MORE
HERE COMES THE EASTER BUNNY!
02/24/2023 Carrie Steinweg
Spring is right around the corner - and that means the Easter Bunny will soon be visiting the Chicag... READ MORE
Spring is right around the corner - and that means the Easter Bunny will soon be visiting the Chicag... READ MORE
Have a Blast this 4th of July
06/22/2021 Katie Arvia
Celebrate the 4th of July Chicago Southland-style this year! There are plenty of fireworks displays,... READ MORE
Celebrate the 4th of July Chicago Southland-style this year! There are plenty of fireworks displays,... READ MORE
Happy Father's Day!
06/15/2021 Katie Arvia
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20! If you’re looking for a special way to celebrate dad an... READ MORE
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20! If you’re looking for a special way to celebrate dad an... READ MORE
Memorial Day 2021
05/24/2021 Katie Arvia
Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors the military personnel who have died while serving in ... READ MORE
Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors the military personnel who have died while serving in ... READ MORE
Have a “Mom-umental” Mother's Day!
04/22/2021 Katie Arvia
It’s time to celebrate mom and all the amazing mother figures in your life, Chicago Southland-... READ MORE
It’s time to celebrate mom and all the amazing mother figures in your life, Chicago Southland-... READ MORE
Get Egg-Cited for Easter!
03/24/2021 Katie Arvia
Easter is Sunday, April 4! Don’t miss out on any of the fun happening throughout the Chicago S... READ MORE
Easter is Sunday, April 4! Don’t miss out on any of the fun happening throughout the Chicago S... READ MORE
Have a shamrockin' time this St. Patrick's Day!
03/02/2021 Blog Article
The Chicagoland area is known for it’s amazing St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, and this ... READ MORE
The Chicagoland area is known for it’s amazing St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, and this ... READ MORE
Celebrate Black History in the Chicago Southland
02/09/2021 Katie Arvia
February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on and celebrate the achievements of African-Amer... READ MORE
February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on and celebrate the achievements of African-Amer... READ MORE
Fall in "Love" with the Chicago Southland!
02/04/2021 Katie Arvia
There are plenty of Valentine’s Day festivities taking place all over the Chicago Southland! W... READ MORE
There are plenty of Valentine’s Day festivities taking place all over the Chicago Southland! W... READ MORE
Happy New Year!
12/21/2020 Blog Article
2020 has been quite the year! Now, it's time to usher in 2021. There are plenty of fun ways to c... READ MORE
2020 has been quite the year! Now, it's time to usher in 2021. There are plenty of fun ways to c... READ MORE
Happy Holidays!
12/14/2020 Katie Arvia
Although we may be celebrating the holidays a bit differently this year, there are still plenty of f... READ MORE
Although we may be celebrating the holidays a bit differently this year, there are still plenty of f... READ MORE
Your Ultimate Chicago Southland Shopping Guide for the 2020 Holiday Season
11/24/2020 Katie Arvia
The holidays are in full swing here in the Chicago Southland! Small Business Saturday is November 28... READ MORE
The holidays are in full swing here in the Chicago Southland! Small Business Saturday is November 28... READ MORE
Celebrate Thanksgiving in the Chicago Southland!
11/17/2020 Katie Arvia
Get ready to gobble up some fun this Thanksgiving! If you need holiday plans, look no further! There... READ MORE
Get ready to gobble up some fun this Thanksgiving! If you need holiday plans, look no further! There... READ MORE
Happy Halloween!
10/20/2020 Katie Arvia
It’s finally spooky season! Be sure to “carve” out some time for fun this Hal... READ MORE
It’s finally spooky season! Be sure to “carve” out some time for fun this Hal... READ MORE
Fun Labor Day Ideas
09/02/2020 Katie Arvia
Each year, we celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday of September. Established as a federal holiday... READ MORE
Each year, we celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday of September. Established as a federal holiday... READ MORE
Happy 4th of July!
06/25/2020 Katie Arvia
It’s time for fireworks, barbecues and patriotic celebrations! This year, the 4th of July fall... READ MORE
It’s time for fireworks, barbecues and patriotic celebrations! This year, the 4th of July fall... READ MORE
Celebrating Dad
06/10/2020 Katie Arvia
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21! As restrictions begin to lift in Illinois, more and more gift... READ MORE
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21! As restrictions begin to lift in Illinois, more and more gift... READ MORE
2020 Memorial Day Celebrations
05/19/2020 Katie Arvia
Every year, on the last Monday of May, Americans observe Memorial Day, a federal holiday that honors... READ MORE
Every year, on the last Monday of May, Americans observe Memorial Day, a federal holiday that honors... READ MORE
Celebrating Mother's Day
05/05/2020 Katie Arvia
Although we might be celebrating Mother’s Day a bit differently this year, there are still ple... READ MORE
Although we might be celebrating Mother’s Day a bit differently this year, there are still ple... READ MORE
Celebrating a Chicago Southland Easter at Home
03/30/2020 Katie Arvia
As stay-at-home orders and social distancing continue to be the norm, this Easter looks quite a... READ MORE
As stay-at-home orders and social distancing continue to be the norm, this Easter looks quite a... READ MORE
Celebrating Black History Month in the Chicago Southland
02/07/2020 Loren Petrakis
In 1976 President Gerald Ford officially recognized February as Black History Month and each year si... READ MORE
In 1976 President Gerald Ford officially recognized February as Black History Month and each year si... READ MORE
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