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Celebrating a Chicago Southland Easter at Home
Posted on 03/30/2020 by Katie Arvia
As stay-at-home orders and social distancing continue to be the norm, this Easter looks quite a bit different than those in the past. We might not be able to attend big family dinners, public breakfasts with the Easter Bunny or outdoor egg hunts at the local parks. Howe...
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Outdoor Activities and Social Distancing
Posted on 03/23/2020 by Katie Arvia
Right now, many of us are adjusting to working remotely, the temporary closure of attractions and the limited dining options at restaurants. It is easy to get cabin fever during these unprecedented times. However, the Chicago Southland has many options that can help you safe...
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Thornton Distilling and Brewing Co. Produces Hand Sanitizer for Community
Posted on 03/20/2020 by Katie Arvia
During these difficult times, many of our members have been working diligently to provide any services they can to give back to the Chicago Southland community. Thornton Distilling and Brewing Co. in Thornton is doing their part by temporarily pausing production of their sig...
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Chicago Southland Eateries Offering Expanded Pick-Up and Delivery Options
Posted on 03/18/2020 by Katie Arvia
The Chicago Southland has no shortage of delicious dining choices, whether it be fine dining or quick service restaurants. Considering recently mandated restaurant closures, many eateries throughout the region have expanded their delivery, pick-up and drive-thru services. Lo...
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Get your Irish on!
Posted on 02/25/2020 by Katie Arvia
We’re headed into March. It’s the month that comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. But it’s also the month o’ green. Everyone has a little bit of Irish in them in the Chicago Southland during March when you can celebrate St. Patrick’s D...
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Beard and Moustache Competition Raises Thousands of Dollars for Local Charities
Posted on 02/13/2020 by Katie Arvia
Tinley Park, Ill. – Over $10,000 was recently donated to three local charities, thanks to the 2019 National Beard and Moustache Championships. The competition took place in Tinley Park on November 8 and 9. Together We Cope, PAWS Tinley Park and Oscar Mike each recei...
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Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcomes New Sports Market Manager
Posted on 02/13/2020 by Katie Arvia
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired Isaac Washburn as the new Sports Market Manager. Washburn, originally from Gaylord, Michigan, attended Grand Valley State University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Sports Le...
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Tinley Park Golf Show Returning This February
Posted on 01/29/2020 by Katie Arvia
Tinley Park, Ill. – The Tinley Park Golf Show will take place at the Tinley Park Convention Center February 7-9. The show will feature a driving range demo area, manufacturer representatives from Callaway, Cobra, Mizuno, Tour Edge, Wilson and TaylorMade and daily skill...
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2020 Visitors Guide Now Available
Posted on 01/21/2020 by Katie Arvia
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has released the 2020 Visitors Guide. This guide, published annually, features 88 pages of things to see and do throughout the Chicago Southland region. From educational exhibits like Americans a...
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Keith Wallace Receives “Trifecta” of Tourism Awards
Posted on 01/21/2020 by Katie Arvia
New Lenox, Ill. – Keith Wallace, Executive Director of the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association, earned a trio of tourism awards in 2019, most recently earning a Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism award from Sports Destination Management after being nom...
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Chicago Southland CVB welcomes new Director of Finance and Administration
Posted on 01/09/2020 by Katie Arvia
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired Mike Hoffman as the new Director of Finance and Administration. Mokena resident Hoffman joins the Chicago Southland CVB team with experience managing the finance and administrative fu...
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A rare journey into the Thornton Quarry
Posted on 12/05/2019 by Katie Arvia
As a lifelong Lansing resident, I have driven past (or over) the Thornton Quarry countless times. I have always wanted to travel down into the quarry and after 26 ½ years of waiting, I finally got my chance last October. When my coworker, Tobie, offered me a ti...
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Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Releases Fall 2019/Winter 2020 Festivals & Events Guide
Posted on 12/04/2019 by Katie Arvia
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has released their newest festivals & events guide. This guide is published twice per year. The newest version available is the fall/winter festivals & events guide, which lists events from ...
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Chicago Southland Tournament Recognized as a Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
Posted on 11/05/2019 by Katie Arvia
Lansing, Ill. – The 2019 Toyota USA National Juniors & Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Association Championships has been recognized as a Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management. The tournament was recognized in the Innova...
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Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces 2019 Stars of the Industry & Annual Tourism Award Winners
Posted on 11/05/2019 by Katie Arvia
The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau (CSCVB), the regional destination management organization for Chicago’s 63 south and southwest suburbs, recognized its members, municipalities and organizations for their outstanding service in the hospitality and ...
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Turn Two for Youth Program Accepting Donations in the Chicago Southland
Posted on 11/04/2019 by Katie Arvia
Lansing, Ill. – Turn Two for Youth is once again accepting donations throughout the Chicago Southland in the form of baseball equipment. Turn Two for Youth is a non-profit, charitable organization that was formed to help collect and distribute baseball equipment to und...
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