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visit chicago southland releases may-october 2026 festivals & events guide
04/23/2026 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland has released their Chicago Southland May – October 2026 Festivals and ... READ MORE
visit chicago southland welcomes new sports market manager nathan annis
04/21/2026 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland welcomes Nathan Annis their new Sports Market Manager.
“We are very... READ MORE
visit chicago southland sports market manager kristy campbell retires
04/17/2026 Scott Rude
Matteson, Ill. – (April 17, 2026) Kristy Campbell, Sports Market Manager for Visit Chicago Sou... READ MORE
5 ways to ring in spring in the chicago southland
03/23/2026 Carrie Steinweg
The season of spring is enthusiastically welcomed after the months of cold and snow. Warmer temperat... READ MORE
visit chicago southland launches podcast series
03/04/2026 Scott Rude
PLAY EPISODE ONE OF THE VISIT CHICAGO SOUTHLAND PODCAST HERE:
&... READ MORE
discover what great meeting feel like in the chicago southland
03/03/2026 Scott Rude
Planning meetings can be stressful. Finding the ideal location to cater to all your group members wi... READ MORE
let us plan your reunion in the chicago southland
02/10/2026 Scott Rude
Just 30 minutes south of downtown Chicago, this amazing mecca of unique suburbs offers eve... READ MORE
visit chicago southland releases 2026 visitors guide
02/06/2026 Scott Rude
The 2026 Chicago Southland Visitors Guide has been released. So it’s time to dust off the... READ MORE
introduce yourself to a new black-owned business during black history month
01/26/2026 Carrie Steinweg
As we celebrate Black History Month and honor African-American individuals who have made a significa... READ MORE
wintrust sports complex at bedford park wins two 2025 champions of economic impact sports tourism awards
11/04/2025 Scott Rude
Matteson, Ill. – (November 4, 2025) Wintrust Sports Complex at Bedford Park and Visit Chicago ... READ MORE
visit chicago southland releases fall2025/winter 2026 festivals and events guide
10/24/2025 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland has officially released its Fall 2025/Winter 2026 Festivals and Events Guide... READ MORE
visit chicago southland annual meeting and awards luncheon showcased local tourism
10/24/2025 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland's Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon, Storytelling in Motion, was a su... READ MORE
savor the flavors of fall in the chicago southland
09/25/2025 Carrie Steinweg
Fall has arrived and one thing is for sure - it’s the season of pumpkin spice. Among the eater... READ MORE
wintrust sports complex at bedford park wins 2025 sportsevents ultimate volleyball venue
09/04/2025 Scott Rude
Matteson, Illinois – (September 4, 2025) Wintrust Sports Complex at Bedford Park has ear... READ MORE
visit chicago southland releases may-october festivals & events guide
05/08/2025 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland has released their Chicago Southland May – October 2025 Festivals and ... READ MORE
chicago southland chorale group headed to carnegie hall
05/08/2025 Carrie Steinweg
The South Holland Master Chorale (SHMC), a group that dates back to the 1970s, will have an opportun... READ MORE
enjoy outdoor art this spring
04/22/2025 Carrie Steinweg
We’ve finally thawed out and welcomed spring and it’s time to get out and enjoy those lo... READ MORE
unique venues - chicago southland where boring doesn't exist
04/09/2025 Scott Rude
Say goodbye to dull venues and hello to the unexpected in the Chicago Southland! This lively and div... READ MORE
visit chicago southland releases its 2025 visitors guide and coupon book
03/03/2025 Scott Rude
The 2025 Chicago Southland Visitors Guide and the 2025 Chicago Southland Coupon Book have been relea... READ MORE
wintrust sports complex at bedford park and visit chicago southland win 2025 sportsevents readers choice awards
02/24/2025 Scott Rude
Wintrust Sports Complex at Bedford Park and Visit Chicago Southland won 2025 SportsEvents Readers&rs... READ MORE
with february as restaurant month visit chicago southland doubles points
01/31/2025 Scott Rude
With February being “Restaurant Month,” Visit Chicago Southland, is doubling the points ... READ MORE
chicago southland holiday gift guide
11/20/2024 Carrie Steinweg
The Christmas countdown has begun and there’s just a few short weeks to get prepared. No matte... READ MORE
visit chicago southland cuts ribbon on new visitor information center
11/11/2024 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland—formerly Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau—held... READ MORE
visit chicago southland releases fall 2024/winter 2025 festivals and events guide
10/28/2024 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland—formerly Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau—has ... READ MORE
chicago southland's top sports facilities
10/16/2024 Gregg Voss
It’s no secret that sports play a big part in the attraction to the Chicago Southland. From in... READ MORE
2024 visit chicago southland annual meeting and awards luncheon brought area leaders together
10/11/2024 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland held its 2024 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon Wednesday afternoon to a ... READ MORE
visit chicago southland receives international designation
07/24/2024 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland was awarded with the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) desi... READ MORE
visit chicago southland promotes kim kislowski to executive vice president
07/18/2024 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland has promoted Kim Kislowski to Executive Vice President.
Kislowski—a... READ MORE
visit chicago southland welcomes new meetings marketing manager jen ziltz
06/21/2024 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland (previously named Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau) welcomed... READ MORE
cue the sparklers: it’s the 4th!
06/21/2024 Katie Arvia
Did you know that the Fourth of July is one of the oldest federal holidays? Although the Second Cont... READ MORE
visit chicago southland appoints mary patchin as new president and ceo
06/11/2024 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland (formerly Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau) has appointed ... READ MORE
honoring juneteenth in the chicago southland
05/30/2024 Katie Arvia
Juneteenth, officially known as Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a United States federal hol... READ MORE
dad deserves the best!
05/28/2024 Katie Arvia
Father’s Day is an annual celebration to honor the dads and father figures in our lives. This ... READ MORE
visit chicago southland president/ceo jim garrett, cdme, retiring
05/28/2024 Scott Rude
Jim Garrett, CDME, President/CEO for Visit Chicago Southland since 1996, is retiring on June 30... READ MORE
visit chicago southland releases may - october 2024 festivals and events guide
05/08/2024 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland (formerly Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau) has released t... READ MORE
experience the vip treatment in the family friendly chicago southland
05/06/2024 Andy Ritter
Stressed about planning a group meeting while having your family tag along? Sit back and relax, let ... READ MORE
fiesta forever this cinco de mayo!
04/26/2024 Katie Arvia
Each year, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5 in honor of an 1862 Mexican military victory over th... READ MORE
let freedom ring this memorial day
04/25/2024 Katie Arvia
“Where liberty dwells, there is my country.”
—Benjamin Franklin
Memorial Day i... READ MORE
celebrating mom
04/12/2024 Katie Arvia
Mother’s Day is an annual celebration honoring motherhood and the special moms, grandmothers, ... READ MORE
national tourism showcase announced for may 23 at orland park
04/10/2024 Scott Rude
Olympia Fields, Ill. – (April 10, 2024) Visit Chicago Southland will host their 2024 National ... READ MORE
visit chicago southland wins illinois excellence in tourism award for best website
04/08/2024 Scott Rude
Visit Chicago Southland has won the Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award for Best Website Budget A. ... READ MORE
nurture nature this earth day
03/22/2024 Katie Arvia
Enjoy a breath of fresh air this year with these fun Earth Day activities, happening throughout the ... READ MORE
get "cracking" this easter in the chicago southland!
02/23/2024 Katie Arvia
Easter is Sunday, March 31, and we are “eggs-tra” excited to celebrate here in the Chica... READ MORE
shamrock and roll this st. patrick’s day in the chicago southland
02/23/2024 Katie Arvia
The Chicago Southland and its surrounding areas are home to some of the country’s largest Iris... READ MORE
creating a special day for your foodie valentine
02/09/2024 Carrie Steinweg
It’s the most romantic time of the year and if you’re looking for some ways to plan a sp... READ MORE
governor pritzker inducts monee's crozehead cooperage into illinois made program
12/07/2023 Scott Rude
Olympia Fields, Ill. – (December 7, 2023) – Crozehead Cooperage, a handcrafted barrel-ma... READ MORE
windy city thunderbolts wins national economic award
12/04/2023 Scott Rude
Olympia Fields, Ill. – (November 30, 2023) – The Windy City ThunderBolts have won the &l... READ MORE
two rewards programs launch for art lovers and the holiday season
11/15/2023 Scott Rude
Olympia Fields, Ill. – (November 15, 2023) – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visi... READ MORE
chicago southland convention & visitors bureau releases fall 2023/winter 2024 festivals & events guide
11/13/2023 Scott Rude
The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (CSCVB) annual Festivals and Events G... READ MORE
small business gifts
10/31/2023 Carrie Steinweg
This November 25th is Small Business Saturday, a day to support and celebrate local, small businesse... READ MORE
travel & tourism celebrated at cscvb's "together again" annual meeting & awards luncheon
10/09/2023 Andy Ritter
Olympia Fields, Ill. – (October 5, 2023) For the first time in four years due to COVID-19, the... READ MORE
american e-kart championship returning to the chicago southland
09/15/2023 Andy Ritter
Olympia Fields, Ill. – (September 14, 2023) The Chicago Southland is gearing up for the return... READ MORE
cscvb releases updated cheers & beers guide
08/11/2023 Andy Ritter
Looking for a place to enjoy a deliciously unique, ice cold locally brewed beer? Find the best locat... READ MORE
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