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Lunch at La Voute
Posted on 12/06/2019 by Carrie Steinweg

Located just a few steps away from the Metra station, the La Banque Hotel is located in a former bank building, thus the name La Banque (French for "the bank.") Inside the hotel is this lovely bistro, La Voute, (translation: the vault) named for the original vau...
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A rare journey into the Thornton Quarry
Posted on 12/05/2019 by Katie Arvia

As a lifelong Lansing resident, I have driven past (or over) the Thornton Quarry countless times. I have always wanted to travel down into the quarry and after 26 ½ years of waiting, I finally got my chance last October. When my coworker, Tobie, offered me a ti...
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Two Dozen Ways to Enjoy the Holiday Season in the Chicago Southland
Posted on 12/04/2019 by Loren Petrakis

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Chicago Southland. Trees are decorated, twinkling lights are everywhere and Santa is popping in here and there to see who has been naughty or nice. Make the most of this holiday season and get in the spirit with some o...
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Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Releases Fall 2019/Winter 2020 Festivals & Events Guide
Posted on 12/04/2019 by Katie Arvia

Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has released their newest festivals & events guide. This guide is published twice per year. The newest version available is the fall/winter festivals & events guide, which lists events from ...
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Head to Redbird Cafe in Homewood for their Eclectic Set of Brunch Options
Posted on 12/03/2019 by Carrie Steinweg

I keep a long "Foodie Bucket List" of places that I have heard good things about or have been recommend by other foodie friends and each year I cross off a handful of them. One I've had on my list for quite some time is Redbird Cafe in Homewood. I am a freel...
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Stacked in Oak Lawn
Posted on 12/03/2019 by Carrie Steinweg

I've been trying to weed through the photos on my computer and coming across some fabulous meals I had that I somehow never got posted to the blog. One of my very favorite breakfasts I had was at Stacked in Oak Lawn. My friend Michelle and I stopped there following a boo...
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Chicago Southland Home To Unique Meeting Facilities
Posted on 11/26/2019 by Loren Petrakis

In-the-know event planners turn to the Chicago Southland meeting facilities to lock in the ideal venue for events of all sizes and purposes. Chicago Southland offers a wide variety of traditional meeting facilities suitable to accommodate annual conventions, association or c...
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Meeting Planners Finding Full-Service Facilities Desirable in Chicago Southland
Posted on 11/20/2019 by Loren Petrakis

Meeting Planners Finding Full-Service Facilities Desirable in Chicago Southland With an overwhelming amount of meeting facilities to choose from, meeting planners are on the lookout for full-service hotels offering versatile meeting space to accom...
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How to Preserve Nature While Cycling
Posted on 11/18/2019 by Loren Petrakis

When cycling, you are not only helping reduce your chance of heart disease, but you are reducing your carbon footprint. Unknown to most, you can still damage the environment around you when recklessly cycling. To make sure yourself and others can enjoy these paths and trails...
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2019 Turkey Trots And Fun Runs
Posted on 11/06/2019 by Loren Petrakis

TURKEY TROTTIN’ Make Plans for November Races Fall is here in full force. It’s time for hunkering inside by a fire and eating comfort food. But, it’s also time for some of that in-between weather - neither sweltering hot nor frigid...
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Chicago Southland Tournament Recognized as a Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
Posted on 11/05/2019 by Katie Arvia

Lansing, Ill. – The 2019 Toyota USA National Juniors & Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Association Championships has been recognized as a Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management. The tournament was recognized in the Innova...
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Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces 2019 Stars of the Industry & Annual Tourism Award Winners
Posted on 11/05/2019 by Katie Arvia

The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau (CSCVB), the regional destination management organization for Chicago’s 63 south and southwest suburbs, recognized its members, municipalities and organizations for their outstanding service in the hospitality and ...
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Turn Two for Youth Program Accepting Donations in the Chicago Southland
Posted on 11/04/2019 by Katie Arvia

Lansing, Ill. – Turn Two for Youth is once again accepting donations throughout the Chicago Southland in the form of baseball equipment. Turn Two for Youth is a non-profit, charitable organization that was formed to help collect and distribute baseball equipment to und...
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Fall Fun in the Chicago Southland
Posted on 10/09/2019 by Loren Petrakis

It’s here. The Autumn Season. That means it’s time for cool breezes, hay rides, leaves crunching under our feet, bonfires, pumpkin patches, apple doughnuts, Halloween attractions and everything pumpkin spice. Looking to have some fall fun? Here are a few places t...
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Grab A Paddle
Posted on 10/08/2019 by Loren Petrakis

The Chicago Southland has a large number of bodies of water and waterways that provide recreational opportunities during the spring, summer and fall seasons. Take advantage of the milder weather to hit the water in a rental canoe, pedal boat, rowboat or kayak to get some exe...
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Chicago Southland FAMs Big Hit For Planners
Posted on 08/20/2019 by Loren Petrakis

The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau aims to accommodate planners by offering a customized FAM tour of the area and its facilities any day of the year. Through FAM tours, planners are able to "familiarize" themselves with the area and plan in real...
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Chicago Southland Group Tours Top Activity for Family Reunions
Posted on 07/19/2019 by Loren Petrakis

With Spring and Summer upon us, many are starting to plan their upcoming family reunions and looking towards areas like Chicago Southland. The Chicago Southland combines the perfect setting for Family Reunions, complemented by a wide variety of fun, interesting amenities. Fa...
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Chicago Southland Is Popular Home of Top Sports Event Facilities
Posted on 07/15/2019 by Loren Petrakis

CVB Shows Why Chicago Southland Is Popular Home of Top Sports Event Facilities Leading sports organizers are increasingly realizing there are more Chicagoland sports facilities just outside of city limits. This gives sports planners more opportunities to enjoy t...
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Flossmoor Station Brewing Company Lunch
Posted on 07/01/2019 by Carrie Steinweg

It had been many years since I had visited Flossmoor Station Brewing Company, but I stopped by for their recent Pre-Dark Lord Day event to cover it for a local paper. It coincides with the big event that Three Floyds Brewery organizes for the annual release of their Da...
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Enjoy Live Outdoor Concerts in the Southland this Summer
Posted on 07/01/2019 by Loren Petrakis

When the weather warms up, the entertainment moves outdoors. There are plenty of opportunities this summer to enjoy live music outside in a variety of venues. The largest of them is Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in Tinley Park. Their season kicked off in the spring and conti...
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Family Friendly Fun Found in Chicago Southland
Posted on 06/24/2019 by Loren Petrakis Mueller

Because Chicago Southland is located just outside Chicago’s city limits, close to everything but away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, it is an ideal location for family fun. Chicago Southland’s unique location makes it more easily navigable, accessible, a...
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All aboard for family friendly fun with the updated Chicago Southland Railfan Guide!
Posted on 06/18/2019 by Loren Petrakis Mueller

Lansing, Ill. – Get ready to explore some of the Chicago Southland’s most unique railroad crossings with the newest railfan guide! The unique guide highlights several areas across the Chicago Southland that offer railfans a chance to get up close and personal ...
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Cooper's Hawk Wine Tasting
Posted on 06/11/2019 by Carrie Steinweg

COOPER'S HAWK WINE TASTING I've now been to Cooper's Hawk winery on several occasions (it's one of my favorite places to enjoy a meal) and I even joined the wine club, but I had never experienced a full wine tasting at one of their locations before. So, hu...
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