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five special occasion restaurants to visit in 2026 12/15/2025 Carrie Steinweg There are times in our lives where we celebrate special moments with food experiences. That might me... READ MORE

get your holiday treats at gayety’s ice cream & chocolates 12/04/2025 Carrie Steinweg Almost everyone loves to enjoy a sweet treat around the holidays - and if you have someone with a sw... READ MORE

8 days of winter break family fun 11/20/2025 Carrie Steinweg Winter break can mean long days of kids whining about being bored or zoning out in front of their el... READ MORE

take a tour of one of the country’s most haunted distilleries 11/10/2025 Carrie Steinweg Halloween has come and gone, but if you’re still seeking spooky vibes, you’ll want to pl... READ MORE

wintrust sports complex at bedford park wins two 2025 champions of economic impact sports tourism awards 11/04/2025 Scott Rude Matteson, Ill. – (November 4, 2025) Wintrust Sports Complex at Bedford Park and Visit Chicago ... READ MORE

aurelio’s creates pizza to honor pope leo xiv 11/04/2025 Carrie Steinweg When Dolton-native Robert Francis Prevost was named as the new Pope in May, Joe Aurelio saw an oppor... READ MORE

indoor entertainment in the chicago southland 10/27/2025 Carrie Steinweg When the weather turns from long sunny, warm days to crisp, autumn days with less sunshine, it doesn... READ MORE

visit chicago southland releases fall2025/winter 2026 festivals and events guide 10/24/2025 Scott Rude Visit Chicago Southland has officially released its Fall 2025/Winter 2026 Festivals and Events Guide... READ MORE

visit chicago southland annual meeting and awards luncheon showcased local tourism 10/24/2025 Scott Rude Visit Chicago Southland's Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon, Storytelling in Motion, was a su... READ MORE

mary patchin joins outdoor adventure podcast series 10/24/2025 Scott Rude ... READ MORE

savor the flavors of fall in the chicago southland 09/25/2025 Carrie Steinweg Fall has arrived and one thing is for sure - it’s the season of pumpkin spice. Among the eater... READ MORE

wintrust sports complex at bedford park wins 2025 sportsevents ultimate volleyball venue 09/04/2025 Scott Rude Matteson, Illinois – (September 4, 2025) Wintrust Sports Complex at Bedford Park has ear... READ MORE

enjoy the last weeks of summer in the chicago southland 08/21/2025 Carrie Steinweg Once we turn the calendar to September, we dive head first into the fall vibes, but technically, sum... READ MORE

national night out events in the chicago southland help connect communities 07/31/2025 Carrie Steinweg The National Night Out event originated in 1984 and it continues in towns, cities and villages aroun... READ MORE

5 ways for sports fans to have fun in the chicago southland 07/28/2025 Carrie Steinweg Attending a sporting event is a thrilling activity for all ages. Whether you’re spending a lei... READ MORE

pay a visit to the chicago southland’s newest craft brewery 07/07/2025 Carrie Steinweg The word “brewery” may conjure up thoughts of small, dimly lit tasting rooms where you s... READ MORE

get a taste of shakespeare in the southland 06/23/2025 Carrie Steinweg The year 2016 marked 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare and to commemorate the most fa... READ MORE

10 things to love about brookfield zoo chicago 05/28/2025 Carrie Steinweg For nearly a century, Brookfield Zoo Chicago has been a beloved destination for families, anima... READ MORE

high-end italian steakhouse now open at wind creek chicago southland 05/28/2025 Carrie Steinweg The Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort, which opened last November, has expanded ... READ MORE

visit chicago southland releases may-october festivals & events guide 05/08/2025 Scott Rude Visit Chicago Southland has released their Chicago Southland May – October 2025 Festivals and ... READ MORE

chicago southland chorale group headed to carnegie hall 05/08/2025 Carrie Steinweg The South Holland Master Chorale (SHMC), a group that dates back to the 1970s, will have an opportun... READ MORE

enjoy outdoor art this spring 04/22/2025 Carrie Steinweg We’ve finally thawed out and welcomed spring and it’s time to get out and enjoy those lo... READ MORE

unique venues - chicago southland where boring doesn't exist 04/09/2025 Scott Rude Say goodbye to dull venues and hello to the unexpected in the Chicago Southland! This lively and div... READ MORE

a girl’s night out at stoney point grill 04/03/2025 Carrie Steinweg A Girl’s Night Out at Stoney Point Grill On a recent Friday night, three good girlfriends o... READ MORE

on stage 03/25/2025 Carrie Steinweg If you love to spend an evening out enjoying live entertainment, you have a long list of venues to c... READ MORE

plan a date night at thornton distilling 03/10/2025 Carrie Steinweg It had been quite some time since I’d visited Thornton Distilling Co. in Thornton and when I s... READ MORE

visit chicago southland releases its 2025 visitors guide and coupon book 03/03/2025 Scott Rude The 2025 Chicago Southland Visitors Guide and the 2025 Chicago Southland Coupon Book have been relea... READ MORE

wintrust sports complex at bedford park and visit chicago southland win 2025 sportsevents readers choice awards 02/24/2025 Scott Rude Wintrust Sports Complex at Bedford Park and Visit Chicago Southland won 2025 SportsEvents Readers&rs... READ MORE

march is the time to participate in some irish revelry in the chicago southland 02/24/2025 Carrie Steinweg We’re coming up to that time of the year when everyone looks good in green and we’re all... READ MORE

enjoy classic corned beef and more at bergstein's ny deli 02/10/2025 Carrie Steinweg If you have ever found yourself craving the staples of a Jewish deli, you'll need to make plans ... READ MORE

with february as restaurant month visit chicago southland doubles points 01/31/2025 Scott Rude With February being “Restaurant Month,” Visit Chicago Southland, is doubling the points ... READ MORE

date nights in the chicago southland 01/29/2025 Carrie Steinweg Valentine’s Day is coming up and you may be looking for somewhere special to spend some time w... READ MORE

10 chicago southland new year’s resolutions 01/06/2025 Carrie Steinweg We’ve completed another trip around the sun and a new year has begun. Cheers to 2025! If you&r... READ MORE

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