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Balagio is the Spot to Check Out for Authentic Italian Cuisine
11/28/2022 Carrie Steinweg
If you’re in the mood for an authentic Italian meal, Balagio Ristorante and Banquets is the pl... READ MORE
If you’re in the mood for an authentic Italian meal, Balagio Ristorante and Banquets is the pl... READ MORE
Brighten Your Holiday Season with Tree Lighting Events and Lights Festivals
11/27/2022 Carrie Steinweg
’Tis the Season for twinkling lights and heartwarming holiday festivities. Make the season bri... READ MORE
’Tis the Season for twinkling lights and heartwarming holiday festivities. Make the season bri... READ MORE
SMALL BUSINESS GIFTS
11/01/2022 Carrie Steinweg
This November 26th is Small Business Saturday, a day to support and celebrate local, small businesse... READ MORE
This November 26th is Small Business Saturday, a day to support and celebrate local, small businesse... READ MORE
THANKSGIVING ACTIVE-ITIES
10/26/2022 Carrie Steinweg
Run, walk or shoot to burn those Thanksgiving calories! One of the highlights of November is a ... READ MORE
Run, walk or shoot to burn those Thanksgiving calories! One of the highlights of November is a ... READ MORE
Five Fall Fun Outings In The Chicago Southland
10/20/2022 Carrie Steinweg
Fall is in the air and it’s time to get out with the family and enjoy some time at a local pum... READ MORE
Fall is in the air and it’s time to get out with the family and enjoy some time at a local pum... READ MORE
A TASTE OF FRANCE IN THE CHICAGO SOUTHLAND
09/30/2022 Carrie Steinweg
In 2015, the former Homewood State Bank became La Banque Hotel. French for “The Bank,” t... READ MORE
In 2015, the former Homewood State Bank became La Banque Hotel. French for “The Bank,” t... READ MORE
Tacos are the Star of the New Menu at Thornton Distilling Co.
06/24/2022 Carrie Steinweg
There's a new chef in town at Thornton Distilling and he is doing amazing things. While it's... READ MORE
There's a new chef in town at Thornton Distilling and he is doing amazing things. While it's... READ MORE
See Work of World-Renowned Sculptor In Chicago’s Southland At GSU And Flossmoor Sculpture Garden
05/25/2022 Carrie Steinweg
As plans move forward on construction of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago’s Jac... READ MORE
As plans move forward on construction of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago’s Jac... READ MORE
SoHo Sweets Is The Cutest Little Cafe, Ice Cream Shop And Coffeehouse
02/18/2022 Carrie Steinweg
Last summer the Village of South Holland opened up a little business. It's quite uncon... READ MORE
Last summer the Village of South Holland opened up a little business. It's quite uncon... READ MORE
OLYMPIC VIBES IN THE CHICAGO SOUTHLAND
02/11/2022 Carrie Steinweg
If you have been following the Winter Olympics in Beijing, you may have noticed a slow-moving sport ... READ MORE
If you have been following the Winter Olympics in Beijing, you may have noticed a slow-moving sport ... READ MORE
LOVING ALL THE CHICAGO SOUTHLAND HAS TO OFFER
01/28/2022 Carrie Steinweg
Whether Groundhog’s Day brings us an early spring or a longer winter, the Chicago Southland ha... READ MORE
Whether Groundhog’s Day brings us an early spring or a longer winter, the Chicago Southland ha... READ MORE
Get your corned beef fix from J.J. Kelley's
02/26/2020 Carrie Steinweg
One of my favorite local spots for some casual bites in the south suburbs is a pub and restaurant ca... READ MORE
One of my favorite local spots for some casual bites in the south suburbs is a pub and restaurant ca... READ MORE
There’s Nothing Like Aurelio’s “Old Oven” Pizza
02/18/2020 Carrie Steinweg
After attending a mid-day big band concert in Park Forest with my parents and a longtime family frie... READ MORE
After attending a mid-day big band concert in Park Forest with my parents and a longtime family frie... READ MORE
Kick Off the New Year with Winter Activities
01/02/2020 Carrie Steinweg
The new year brings with it weather that can be cold and dreary, but don’t let that be the rea... READ MORE
The new year brings with it weather that can be cold and dreary, but don’t let that be the rea... READ MORE
Siam Marina Celebrates 25th Anniversary
12/13/2019 Carrie Steinweg
Last month my foodie friend, Karen, and I spent a Sunday afternoon enjoying a meal at Siam Marina in... READ MORE
Last month my foodie friend, Karen, and I spent a Sunday afternoon enjoying a meal at Siam Marina in... READ MORE
Lunch at La Voute
12/06/2019 Carrie Steinweg
Located just a few steps away from the Metra station, the La Banque Hotel is located in a former ban... READ MORE
Located just a few steps away from the Metra station, the La Banque Hotel is located in a former ban... READ MORE
Stacked in Oak Lawn
12/03/2019 Carrie Steinweg
I've been trying to weed through the photos on my computer and coming across some fabulous meals... READ MORE
I've been trying to weed through the photos on my computer and coming across some fabulous meals... READ MORE
Flossmoor Station Brewing Company Lunch
07/01/2019 Carrie Steinweg
It had been many years since I had visited Flossmoor Station Brewing Company, but I stopped by for t... READ MORE
It had been many years since I had visited Flossmoor Station Brewing Company, but I stopped by for t... READ MORE
Cooper's Hawk Wine Tasting
06/11/2019 Carrie Steinweg
COOPER'S HAWK WINE TASTING I've now been to Cooper's Hawk winery on several occasions... READ MORE
COOPER'S HAWK WINE TASTING I've now been to Cooper's Hawk winery on several occasions... READ MORE
The Well at the Distillery: Historic Brewery in Thornton Gets New Life as Distillery
05/23/2019 Carrie Steinweg
I'm a big history buff. I've written a lot of articles over the years on historic attraction... READ MORE
I'm a big history buff. I've written a lot of articles over the years on historic attraction... READ MORE
Pipe Organ Music Comes with Dinner at Beggar's Pizza in Lansing
03/21/2019 Carrie Steinweg
Since I am a foodie who also writes a food blog, restaurants are destinations for me - whether I'... READ MORE
Since I am a foodie who also writes a food blog, restaurants are destinations for me - whether I'... READ MORE
Lynnie Que's at Lansing Airport
05/15/2018 Carrie Steinweg
We are lucky that in the community of Lansing we have an airport. I've been there many times ove... READ MORE
We are lucky that in the community of Lansing we have an airport. I've been there many times ove... READ MORE
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