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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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Top 25 Things To Do This Summer
Posted on 06/03/2019 by Loren Petrakis Mueller
Summer is on the horizon and it’s the perfect time to get outside and discover all the fun the Chicago Southland has to offer, whether you’re visiting from far away or looking for something to do in your own backyard. Scroll on down the list and start making your...
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Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcomes New Communications Manager
Posted on 05/29/2019 by Loren Petrakis Mueller
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired Katie Arvia as the new Communications Manager. Arvia joins the CVB team with several years of writing experience, gained from working as a freelance reporter with The Lansing Journal an...
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The Well at the Distillery: Historic Brewery in Thornton Gets New Life as Distillery
Posted on 05/23/2019 by Carrie Steinweg
I'm a big history buff. I've written a lot of articles over the years on historic attractions, authored three local history books and served on the board of my local historical society for several years. I also love food and beverages. So, when there's a venue th...
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Explore American History at the Pullman National Monument
Posted on 05/01/2019 by Kim Kislowski
Construction on the industrial town of Pullman began in 1880, the vision of George M. Pullman. It would be the first community of its kind. Built around the Pullman Palace Car Company, it encompassed 4,000 acres south of Chicago as an insulated community with housing and oth...
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