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Celebrating a Chicago Southland Easter at Home
Posted on 03/30/2020 by Katie Arvia

As stay-at-home orders and social distancing continue to be the norm, this Easter looks quite a bit different than those in the past. We might not be able to attend big family dinners, public breakfasts with the Easter Bunny or outdoor egg hunts at the local parks. Howe...
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Outdoor Activities and Social Distancing
Posted on 03/23/2020 by Katie Arvia

Right now, many of us are adjusting to working remotely, the temporary closure of attractions and the limited dining options at restaurants. It is easy to get cabin fever during these unprecedented times. However, the Chicago Southland has many options that can help you safe...
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Thornton Distilling and Brewing Co. Produces Hand Sanitizer for Community
Posted on 03/20/2020 by Katie Arvia

During these difficult times, many of our members have been working diligently to provide any services they can to give back to the Chicago Southland community. Thornton Distilling and Brewing Co. in Thornton is doing their part by temporarily pausing production of their sig...
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Chicago Southland Eateries Offering Expanded Pick-Up and Delivery Options
Posted on 03/18/2020 by Katie Arvia

The Chicago Southland has no shortage of delicious dining choices, whether it be fine dining or quick service restaurants. Considering recently mandated restaurant closures, many eateries throughout the region have expanded their delivery, pick-up and drive-thru services. Lo...
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Get your corned beef fix from J.J. Kelley's
Posted on 02/26/2020 by Carrie Steinweg

One of my favorite local spots for some casual bites in the south suburbs is a pub and restaurant called J.J. Kelley’s in Lansing. There’s a shamrock in the logo and while there’s a bit of an Irish theme going on, the green has come to represent camouflage ...
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Get your Irish on!
Posted on 02/25/2020 by Katie Arvia

We’re headed into March. It’s the month that comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. But it’s also the month o’ green. Everyone has a little bit of Irish in them in the Chicago Southland during March when you can celebrate St. Patrick’s D...
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There’s Nothing Like Aurelio’s “Old Oven” Pizza
Posted on 02/18/2020 by Carrie Steinweg

After attending a mid-day big band concert in Park Forest with my parents and a longtime family friend, we decided to make a stop for lunch. Our friend, Nola, suggested Aurelio's in Homewood. It had been a long time since I'd been to that location and I was more than...
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Beard and Moustache Competition Raises Thousands of Dollars for Local Charities
Posted on 02/13/2020 by Katie Arvia

Tinley Park, Ill. – Over $10,000 was recently donated to three local charities, thanks to the 2019 National Beard and Moustache Championships. The competition took place in Tinley Park on November 8 and 9. Together We Cope, PAWS Tinley Park and Oscar Mike each recei...
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Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcomes New Sports Market Manager
Posted on 02/13/2020 by Katie Arvia

Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired Isaac Washburn as the new Sports Market Manager. Washburn, originally from Gaylord, Michigan, attended Grand Valley State University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Sports Le...
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Celebrating Black History Month in the Chicago Southland
Posted on 02/07/2020 by Loren Petrakis

In 1976 President Gerald Ford officially recognized February as Black History Month and each year since then it has been a time to recognize the accomplishments of African Americans and the many historical contributions they’ve made. In the Chicago Southland, there are...
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Tinley Park Golf Show Returning This February
Posted on 01/29/2020 by Katie Arvia

Tinley Park, Ill. – The Tinley Park Golf Show will take place at the Tinley Park Convention Center February 7-9. The show will feature a driving range demo area, manufacturer representatives from Callaway, Cobra, Mizuno, Tour Edge, Wilson and TaylorMade and daily skill...
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2020 Visitors Guide Now Available
Posted on 01/21/2020 by Katie Arvia

Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has released the 2020 Visitors Guide. This guide, published annually, features 88 pages of things to see and do throughout the Chicago Southland region. From educational exhibits like Americans a...
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Keith Wallace Receives “Trifecta” of Tourism Awards
Posted on 01/21/2020 by Katie Arvia

New Lenox, Ill. – Keith Wallace, Executive Director of the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association, earned a trio of tourism awards in 2019, most recently earning a Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism award from Sports Destination Management after being nom...
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Chicago Southland CVB welcomes new Director of Finance and Administration
Posted on 01/09/2020 by Katie Arvia

Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired Mike Hoffman as the new Director of Finance and Administration. Mokena resident Hoffman joins the Chicago Southland CVB team with experience managing the finance and administrative fu...
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Fuddrucker's - Home of One of My Favorite Burgers
Posted on 01/02/2020 by Carrie Steinweg

I’ve eaten a lot of burgers in my time - from little mini sliders to sloppy sandwiches that leave you with toppings oozing down your arms to sophisticated gourmet versions in swanky spots. One of my favorite ones from my childhood remains a favorite today - Fuddrucker&...
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Kick Off the New Year with Winter Activities
Posted on 01/02/2020 by Carrie Steinweg

The new year brings with it weather that can be cold and dreary, but don’t let that be the reason you stay in and hibernate. Winter also brings with it the beauty of fallen snow, a better opportunity to view wildlife as trees and shrubbery are absent of leaves, a froze...
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Siam Marina Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Posted on 12/13/2019 by Carrie Steinweg

Last month my foodie friend, Karen, and I spent a Sunday afternoon enjoying a meal at Siam Marina in Tinley Park. There was a special fixed-price anniversary menu with a couple different seating times and we were excited to sample some of the menu items during their five-cou...
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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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