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Scary and Spooky Fun Awaits You At Area Haunted Houses 09/28/2023 Carrie Steinweg

We’re heading into the heart of the fall season. It’s full of fun family events, includi... READ MORE

Visit Pour on Roy for Wine and More 08/29/2023 Carrie Steinweg

If you’re looking for a place to relax for a bit with a glass of wine and some light bites, ma... READ MORE

5 Final Summer Outings Not To Miss in the Chicago Southland 08/25/2023 Carrie Steinweg

Those fleeting summer days have been flying by. Kids have returned to school. The sun is setting soo... READ MORE

WILL COUNTY FAIR TO OFFER FUN FOR EVERYONE 07/27/2023 Carrie Steinweg

One of the highlights of summer is a trip to a fair. The Will County Fair kicks off on August 23 for... READ MORE

Bottoms Up Bar & Grill Offers Hearty Homemade Dishes and Classic Thin-Crust Pizza 06/26/2023 Carrie Steinweg

I love a good neighborhood tavern. One that is a bit dark and old school on the inside, where the ba... READ MORE

COOL OFF IN THE CHICAGO SOUTHLAND 06/21/2023 Carrie Steinweg

The heat is on. We’re in for some scorchers as we hit the peak of summer. On days like that, t... READ MORE

Enjoy Al Fresco Dining at Flossmoor Station 06/12/2023 Carrie Steinweg

Long, sunny summer days have arrived and that means it’s patio season! What’s better tha... READ MORE

2023 Farmers Markets 05/25/2023 Carrie Steinweg

It’s Farmers Market Season in the Southland! With the spring and summer come the return of Far... READ MORE

Enjoy Amazing Asian Fusion at this Longstanding Tinley Park Restaurant: Siam Marina 05/10/2023 Carrie Steinweg

For close to three decades Chef Tammy Pham has been bringing the best of modern Thai cuisine to the ... READ MORE

SPRING HAS ARRIVED! Enjoy Some Time Outside in the Chicago Southland 04/25/2023 Carrie Steinweg

Anyone got cabin fever? Spring has finally arrived and it is time to get out and enjoy the outdoors.... READ MORE

FIND WAYS TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY IN THE CHICAGO SOUTHLAND 03/24/2023 Carrie Steinweg

April is that beautiful month where we inch closer to long, bright, warm, sunny days. Grass starts t... READ MORE

Put on Your Green and Join the Party at J. J. Kelley’s 03/13/2023 Carrie Steinweg

The St. Patrick’s Day festivities are under way at J. J. Kelley’s! The food and drink me... READ MORE

HERE COMES THE EASTER BUNNY! 02/24/2023 Carrie Steinweg

Spring is right around the corner - and that means the Easter Bunny will soon be visiting the Chicag... READ MORE

Princess Cafe Offers Romantic Atmosphere and Fine Dining in Historic Building 02/09/2023 Carrie Steinweg

There are so many options to choose from when dining out in the Chicago Southland - everything from ... READ MORE

FIVE VALENTINE DATE NIGHT IDEAS 01/17/2023 Carrie Steinweg

It’s almost February and if you’re stumped on date night ideas, we’ve got you cove... READ MORE

Warm Up With Hot Chocolate Bombs from Gayety’s 01/03/2023 Carrie Steinweg

Looking to indulge in the new year with something that will make you feel warm and cozy? Premium hot... READ MORE

Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions in the Chicago Southland 12/15/2022 Carrie Steinweg

As we look forward to 2023, you may be thinking about resolutions to make for the new year. Some of ... READ MORE

Take Some Time For A Cooper's Hawk Holiday Season Tasting 12/08/2022 Carrie Steinweg

It was in 2005 that Tim McEnery brought the experience of combining a winery and fine dining experie... READ MORE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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