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Things To Do

	Thousands of Things To Do in the Chicago Southland...from art galleries to outdoor recreation, we have your number! Start your planning today!
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Events

	With over 800 Festivals & Events running year round, concerts that include the top touring musical acts, countless farmers markets, car shows and more!

Dining

	Finding the perfect place to eat can be a very daunting task while travelling. Luckily, the Chicago Southland has many unique restaurants that will leave you satisfied.
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Accommodations

	The Chicago Southland offers name brand hotels that you know and trust. With six full service hotels, many more select service hotels and a boutique hotel that offers the luxury of downtown with a Midwest charm, you won’t have to look far for a perfect night’s sleep.
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	Just beyond the city limits of Chicago rests the 63 south / southwest suburbs known as the Chicago Southland. The only thing that isn’t possible in the Chicago Southland is experiencing it all in one day!
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	Find out what's happening this weekend or read up on the best of Chicago Southland for your long-term planning. Check out our blog today!

The Spartan Stadium Series Sprint is coming to Toyota Park
Posted on 03/12/2018 by Loren Petrakis Mueller

Lansing, Ill. –The Village of Bridgeview welcomes Spartan Race, Inc. who will be holding their first Chicago area Spartan Stadium Series Sprint at Toyota Park. Scheduled race day is Saturday, October 20, 2018, with two “waves” of activity being on...
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Start Planning Your Chicago Southland Adventure with the 2018 Visitors Guide!
Posted on 03/09/2018 by Loren Petrakis Mueller

Lansing, Ill. – Are you looking to plan a weekend getaway? The 2018 Chicago Southland Visitors Guide is the perfect resource for vacations, day trippers, history & art enthusiasts, railfans, and families. The Visitors Guide is full of travel inspiratio...
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Posted on 03/02/2018 by Loren Petrakis Mueller

April Food Day in the Chicago Southland Tinley Park, Ill. – United Way of Metro Chicago – South-Southwest Suburban Region’s (UWMC – SSW) sixth annual April Food Day event is once again fueling up with a new goal to raise over 109,000 pounds of food...
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Spartan Stadium Series Sprint, Midwest Paintball Championship & other Sports Events Projected to Bring over 20,000 Participants to Southland
Posted on 03/02/2018 by Loren Petrakis Mueller

Lansing, Ill. – Every year we see more families building vacations around sporting events. Whether it’s a dragon boat festival, an all-star baseball weekend or a cornhole tournament, sports of all types are driving decisions for travel. Sports travel produces ove...
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The New Visit Chicago Southland APP is a Great Resource!
Posted on 02/28/2018 by Loren Petrakis Mueller

NEWS RELEASE The New Visit Chicago Southland APP is a Great Resource! Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud to bring an amazing new experience to locals and trav...
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United States Hockey League Development Series in the Village of Orland Park Honored as a 2017 Champion of Economic Impact
Posted on 12/04/2017 by Loren Petrakis Mueller

Lansing Ill- Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors has announced the 2017 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. This year’s winners are responsible for c...
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The Chicago Southland Fall & Winter 2017 – 2018 Festivals & Events Guide now available
Posted on 11/20/2017 by Loren Petrakis Mueller

The Chicago Southland Fall & Winter 2017 – 2018 Festivals & Events Guide now available Lansing, Ill. – Just because the season has changed is all the more reason to get moving and keep your blood pumping. Over the next six months there is...
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Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces 2017 Annual Award Winners & Southland Stars of the Industry
Posted on 10/19/2017 by Loren Petrakis Mueller

Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces 2017 Annual Award Winners & Southland Stars of the Industry The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau, the regional destination management organization for Ch...
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Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces 2017 Annual Award Winners & Southland Stars of the Industry
Posted on 09/25/2017 by Loren Petrakis Mueller

WHAT: The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau, the regional destination management organization for Chicago’s 62 south and southwest suburbs, will recognize its members, municipalities and organizations for their outstanding service in the hospitality an...
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Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcomes New Office Manager
Posted on 09/22/2017 by Loren Petrakis Mueller

Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau recently hired Teagan Luniewski as their Office Manager. Luniewski comes into the position with seven years of corporate experience with the Potbelly Restaurant Corporation, and was previously em...
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Chicago Southland’s 2017 US Log Rolling Open
Posted on 07/12/2017 by Loren Petrakis Mueller

Lansing, Ill. – The U.S. Log Rolling Open will take to the water at Lake Sedgewick in Centennial Park, Orland Park, IL on June 10th for the second year. The event will be broadcasted on Comcast Sportsnet and is open to the public free of charge. “KRICK, LLC is ex...
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Jumping Into the Future at Balmoral Park
Posted on 07/12/2017 by Loren Petrakis Mueller

Balmoral Park, the former harness racing track located in Crete IL., held its Grand Re-Opening on Saturday June 10, ending the anticipation of this facility’s renovation. This state-of-the-art show jumper/hunter complex is a must see in the region. “This at...
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The Chicago Southland Spring Summer 2017 Festivals and Events Guide
Posted on 05/12/2017 by Loren Petrakis Mueller

Lansing, Ill. – This spring/summer make it a goal to experience all that is exciting in our region. Check out our 2017 Spring/Summer Festivals & Events Guide. Whether it is a fitness event or community activity this guide gives 32 pages to inspire your adventurous ...
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The Chicago Southland CVB’s 2017 Revamping of Website
Posted on 05/12/2017 by Loren Petrakis Mueller

Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (CSCVB) is pleased to introduce an enhanced tool for travelers and event planners looking for a destination that offers a wide variety of accommodations, venues, things to see and do, festiv...
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Chicago Southland’s Dragon Boat Fever Happening in Blue Island
Posted on 05/12/2017 by Loren Petrakis Mueller

Lansing, Ill. – Dragon Boating is back in Blue Island for 2017, and it’s bigger and better than ever. The 2nd Annual Chicago Southland Dragon Boat Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 3rd, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at MWRD Waterfall Park along the Cal-Sag, Blue...
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April Food Day Deemed a Success
Posted on 05/11/2017 by Loren Petrakis Mueller

Tinley Park, Ill. – Last week’s April Food drive was a big success and collected over 109,000 pounds of food which will be distributed to seven regional food pantries. This will help over 5,000 families in need of assistance in the Chicago Southland. ...
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