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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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