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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
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
Halloween has come and gone, but if you’re still seeking spooky vibes, you’ll want to pl... 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
When Dolton-native Robert Francis Prevost was named as the new Pope in May, Joe Aurelio saw an oppor... 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
Matteson, Ill. – (November 4, 2025) Wintrust Sports Complex at Bedford Park and Visit Chicago ... 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
When the weather turns from long sunny, warm days to crisp, autumn days with less sunshine, it doesn... 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
Visit Chicago Southland's Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon, Storytelling in Motion, was a su... 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 has officially released its Fall 2025/Winter 2026 Festivals and Events Guide... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The year 2016 marked 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare and to commemorate the most fa... 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
The Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort, which opened last November, has expanded ... 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
For nearly a century, Brookfield Zoo Chicago has been a beloved destination for families, anima... 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
The South Holland Master Chorale (SHMC), a group that dates back to the 1970s, will have an opportun... 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
Visit Chicago Southland has released their Chicago Southland May – October 2025 Festivals and ... 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
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
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
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
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
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
The 2025 Chicago Southland Visitors Guide and the 2025 Chicago Southland Coupon Book have been relea... 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
We’re coming up to that time of the year when everyone looks good in green and we’re all... 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
Wintrust Sports Complex at Bedford Park and Visit Chicago Southland won 2025 SportsEvents Readers&rs... 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
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
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
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
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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