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Archives - 2025 - 2024 - 2023
do dry january in the chicago southland with mocktails and more
12/19/2024 Carrie Steinweg
We’re heading into a new year and it’s a time when people are re-evaluating their lifest... READ MORE
take time out for some sips and holiday cheer at evil horse brewing co.
12/05/2024 Carrie Steinweg
We’re now in the thick of the holiday season. While it’s a time of joy and festivities, ... READ MORE
chicago southland holiday gift guide
11/20/2024 Carrie Steinweg
The Christmas countdown has begun and there’s just a few short weeks to get prepared. No matte... READ MORE
visit chicago southland cuts ribbon on new visitor information center
11/11/2024 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland—formerly Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau—held... READ MORE
get your holiday shopping started at shipshewana on the road
10/29/2024 Carrie Steinweg
The Christmas season is just around the corner and if you are looking to get a jump on shopping for ... READ MORE
five fall hikes to take in the chicago southland
10/29/2024 Carrie Steinweg
After months of heat and humidity, the Chicago Southland finally has a reprieve as we have moved to ... READ MORE
visit chicago southland releases fall 2024/winter 2025 festivals and events guide
10/28/2024 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland—formerly Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau—has ... READ MORE
chicago southland's top sports facilities
10/16/2024 Gregg Voss
It’s no secret that sports play a big part in the attraction to the Chicago Southland. From in... READ MORE
2024 visit chicago southland annual meeting and awards luncheon brought area leaders together
10/11/2024 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland held its 2024 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon Wednesday afternoon to a ... READ MORE
get a taste of nostalgia in the old oven at homewood aurelio’s location
09/24/2024 Carrie Steinweg
One of my favorite things to do when I am in Homewood is get over to Aurelio’s Pizza for a thi... READ MORE
get a spooky look at the chicago southland on bus tour
09/23/2024 Carrie Steinweg
A friend of mine was recently having a milestone birthday and I asked her what she wanted to do to c... READ MORE
15 chicago southland fun facts
09/23/2024 Carrie Steinweg
The Chicago Southland is a special place, nestled about 30 miles from the City of Chicago made up of... READ MORE
visit chicago southland releases updated railfan brochure
08/28/2024 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland’s long-published Railfan Brochure has been updated, and ten-thousand c... READ MORE
pumpkin paradise
08/26/2024 Carrie Steinweg
We’ll soon be heading into the season of all things pumpkin. Coffee shops will roll out those ... READ MORE
take time to view homewood's amazing haas murals
08/07/2024 Carrie Steinweg
I’ve found myself in Homewood a few times in recent months for brunch or lunch and while trave... READ MORE
chicago southland summer bucket list
07/29/2024 Carrie Steinweg
Those carefree summer days are slipping away. The 4th of July is behind us and school will soon be b... READ MORE
lansing cultural celebration day
07/29/2024 Rebecca Palumbo
There’s an exciting new event in the Chicago Southland this summer, and you’re invited! ... READ MORE
visit chicago southland receives international designation
07/24/2024 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland was awarded with the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) desi... READ MORE
visit chicago southland promotes kim kislowski to executive vice president
07/18/2024 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland has promoted Kim Kislowski to Executive Vice President.
Kislowski—a... READ MORE
make grady's snack n' dine your new go-to brunch spot
06/24/2024 Carrie Steinweg
I just love a good early hours diner - one that is open for breakfast and lunch, but where you can g... READ MORE
visit chicago southland welcomes new meetings marketing manager jen ziltz
06/21/2024 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland (previously named Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau) welcomed... READ MORE
10 ways to enjoy free summer fun in the chicago southland
06/21/2024 Carrie Steinweg
If inflation has you cutting back a little on your summer travel plans, you’ll be happy to kno... READ MORE
cue the sparklers: it’s the 4th!
06/21/2024 Katie Arvia
Did you know that the Fourth of July is one of the oldest federal holidays? Although the Second Cont... READ MORE
visit chicago southland appoints mary patchin as new president and ceo
06/11/2024 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland (formerly Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau) has appointed ... READ MORE
honoring juneteenth in the chicago southland
05/30/2024 Katie Arvia
Juneteenth, officially known as Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a United States federal hol... READ MORE
dad deserves the best!
05/28/2024 Katie Arvia
Father’s Day is an annual celebration to honor the dads and father figures in our lives. This ... READ MORE
visit chicago southland president/ceo jim garrett, cdme, retiring
05/28/2024 Scott Rude
Jim Garrett, CDME, President/CEO for Visit Chicago Southland since 1996, is retiring on June 30... READ MORE
five treats you need to try at gayety’s this summer
05/27/2024 Carrie Steinweg
Although it’s open year round, treats at Gayety’s Chocolates & Ice Cream C... READ MORE
splish, splash your way to fun in the chicago southland
05/23/2024 Carrie Steinweg
Things are heating up in the Chicago Southland, but if you want to keep cool, you’ll find... READ MORE
uncovering the best-kept secrets of the chicago southland
05/14/2024 Alison Hoover
Sometimes the suburbs are overlooked. People think it’s nothing but strip malls and fast-food ... READ MORE
enjoy a hearty italian meal at gatto’s
05/13/2024 Carrie Steinweg
If you’re looking for a spot in the Chicago Southland with authentic, freshly-made Italian spe... READ MORE
how to design a surprise getaway that will amaze your partner
05/12/2024 Susanna Rodriguez
Surprising your partner with a meticulously planned trip can be a deeply romantic gesture. It’... READ MORE
visit chicago southland releases may - october 2024 festivals and events guide
05/08/2024 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland (formerly Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau) has released t... READ MORE
experience the vip treatment in the family friendly chicago southland
05/06/2024 Andy Ritter
Stressed about planning a group meeting while having your family tag along? Sit back and relax, let ... READ MORE
have an instagrammable meal at kdulche cafe
05/03/2024 Carrie Steinweg
In downtown Lansing you’ll find an adorable little cafe called Kdulche Cafe that is ... READ MORE
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
birdwatching events highlight migrating species
04/26/2024 Carrie Steinweg
With acres of wetland and prairie and several nature preserves, the Chicago Southland is a haven for... 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
celebrating mom
04/12/2024 Katie Arvia
Mother’s Day is an annual celebration honoring motherhood and the special moms, grandmothers, ... READ MORE
national tourism showcase announced for may 23 at orland park
04/10/2024 Scott Rude
Olympia Fields, Ill. – (April 10, 2024) Visit Chicago Southland will host their 2024 National ... READ MORE
visit chicago southland wins illinois excellence in tourism award for best website
04/08/2024 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland has won the Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award for Best Website Budget A. ... READ MORE
springing into baseball season
03/25/2024 Carrie Steinweg
Every Day is a Beautiful Day for a Ball Game in the Chicago Southland
Spring is a time for buddin... 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
on stage in the chicago southland in march
02/27/2024 Carrie Steinweg
As winter moves on, we’ve still got plenty of chilly, gray days to come in the Chicago Southla... 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
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
visit chicago southland releases its 2024 visitors guide
02/20/2024 Scott Rude
The 2024 Chicago Southland Visitors Guide has been released so it’s time to dust off the calen... READ MORE
french fever
02/09/2024 Carrie Steinweg
The 2024 Summer Olympics are coming, and buzz is beginning over the event taking place this summer i... 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
enjoy a winter walk at sand ridge nature center
01/22/2024 Carrie Steinweg
If you’ve ever thought that things seem quieter and more peaceful in a winter wonderland, that... READ MORE
chicago southland convention and visitors bureau provides destination video with direct links to top area tourism amenities
01/22/2024 Scott Rude
Olympia Fields, Ill. – (January 22, 2024) – With next Tuesday being “National Plan... 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
observing dry january in the chicago southland
01/03/2024 Carrie Steinweg
The sober travel trend has been gaining traction in recent years. Those who choose to eliminate alco... READ MORE
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