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Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation Awarded Grant
03/15/2022 Andy Ritter
Olympia Fields, Ill. – (March 15, 2022) The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau... READ MORE
Olympia Fields, Ill. – (March 15, 2022) The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau... READ MORE
World Wiffle Ball Championship Returning To Midlothian
03/08/2022 Andy Ritter
Olympia Fields, Ill. – (February 28, 2022) The 43rd World Wiffle® Ball Championship is ret... READ MORE
Olympia Fields, Ill. – (February 28, 2022) The 43rd World Wiffle® Ball Championship is ret... READ MORE
It's Never Too Early: Let's Plan Your 2022 Reunion
02/08/2022 Andy Ritter
Olympia Fields, Ill. – (February 7, 2022) – Have you been tasked with planning a family,... READ MORE
Olympia Fields, Ill. – (February 7, 2022) – Have you been tasked with planning a family,... READ MORE
Chicago Southland CVB announces two additions to the Marketing Team
10/08/2021 Andy Ritter
Olympia Fields, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau is thrilled to a... READ MORE
Olympia Fields, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau is thrilled to a... READ MORE
Chicago Southland CVB partners with American Red Cross to host sickle cell awareness blood drive
08/23/2021 Kim Kislowski
Lynwood, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has proudly partnered w... READ MORE
Lynwood, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has proudly partnered w... READ MORE
Midwestern Amputee Golf Association’s All-Disability Open and Fundraising Scramble to Return to the Chicago Southland this September
06/21/2021 Katie Arvia
Tinley Park, Ill. – The Midwestern Amputee Golf Association (MWAGA) will return to the Odyssey... READ MORE
Tinley Park, Ill. – The Midwestern Amputee Golf Association (MWAGA) will return to the Odyssey... READ MORE
Chicago Southland CVB Partners with Organizations to Launch Visit Chicagoland’s Summer Travel Campaign, The Only Thing Missing Is You
05/07/2021 Blog Article
Chicago Southland CVB Partners with Organizations to Launch Visit Chicagoland’s Summer Travel ... READ MORE
Chicago Southland CVB Partners with Organizations to Launch Visit Chicagoland’s Summer Travel ... READ MORE
New Hotel Choices Perfect for Event Planners and Visitors
03/18/2021 Katie Arvia
Olympia Fields, Ill. – Event planners of all kinds—whether it be group tour, sporting ev... READ MORE
Olympia Fields, Ill. – Event planners of all kinds—whether it be group tour, sporting ev... READ MORE
Chicago’s Newest Professional Soccer Team Makes Chicago Southland’s SeatGeek Stadium Home
03/04/2021 Katie Arvia
Bridgeview, Ill. – The new Chicago House Athletic Club (NISA) professional soccer team announc... READ MORE
Bridgeview, Ill. – The new Chicago House Athletic Club (NISA) professional soccer team announc... READ MORE
World Wiffle® Ball Championship Returning to Midlothian
02/17/2021 Katie Arvia
Midlothian, Ill. – After a brief departure due to COVID-19 restrictions, the World Wiffle®... READ MORE
Midlothian, Ill. – After a brief departure due to COVID-19 restrictions, the World Wiffle®... READ MORE
Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces Launch of Inaugural Chicago Southland Restaurant Week
02/09/2021 Katie Arvia
Olympia Fields, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to an... READ MORE
Olympia Fields, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to an... READ MORE
Meetings and Conventions Will Now be “EVEN” Better in the Chicago Southland
01/14/2021 Blog Article
Tinley Park, Ill. – After months of renovating the existing Holiday Inn Hotel at the Tinley Pa... READ MORE
Tinley Park, Ill. – After months of renovating the existing Holiday Inn Hotel at the Tinley Pa... READ MORE
Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Moves to Olympia Fields
10/12/2020 Katie Arvia
Olympia Fields, Ill. – After residing in Lansing for 23 years, the Chicago Southland Conventio... READ MORE
Olympia Fields, Ill. – After residing in Lansing for 23 years, the Chicago Southland Conventio... READ MORE
Chicago Southland CVB Unveils New “To a T” Campaign
08/24/2020 Katie Arvia
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched the brand-... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched the brand-... READ MORE
New Trails App Now Available
08/07/2020 Katie Arvia
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched the brand-... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched the brand-... READ MORE
EVEN Hotels Coming to Tinley Park This Fall
07/27/2020 Katie Arvia
Tinley Park, Ill. – Full rebranding and renovation efforts will soon be unveiled at the Holida... READ MORE
Tinley Park, Ill. – Full rebranding and renovation efforts will soon be unveiled at the Holida... READ MORE
World Wiffle® Ball Championship to Return to Midlothian for 41st Annual Tournament
07/16/2020 Katie Arvia
Midlothian, Ill. – The World Wiffle® Ball Championship will make its return to Memorial Pa... READ MORE
Midlothian, Ill. – The World Wiffle® Ball Championship will make its return to Memorial Pa... READ MORE
Chicago Southland CVB Releases New Brewery Guide
06/23/2020 Katie Arvia
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has released a brand-ne... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has released a brand-ne... READ MORE
Dixie Highway Brewery Trail Releases Collaboration Beer to Raise Funds
06/08/2020 Katie Arvia
Crete, IL – The Dixie Highway Brewery Trail breweries will be releasing Highway Star Impe... READ MORE
Crete, IL – The Dixie Highway Brewery Trail breweries will be releasing Highway Star Impe... READ MORE
Illinois Tourism Promotes Road Trips Across the State
05/26/2020 Katie Arvia
Lansing, IL – As Illinois moves through the re-opening phases outlined by Governor Pritzker, v... READ MORE
Lansing, IL – As Illinois moves through the re-opening phases outlined by Governor Pritzker, v... READ MORE
NTTW 2020 Celebrates Spirit of Travel
05/11/2020 Katie Arvia
Lansing, Ill. — National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), the annual celebration of the contrib... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. — National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), the annual celebration of the contrib... READ MORE
Beard and Moustache Competition Raises Thousands of Dollars for Local Charities
02/13/2020 Katie Arvia
Tinley Park, Ill. – Over $10,000 was recently donated to three local charities, thanks to the ... READ MORE
Tinley Park, Ill. – Over $10,000 was recently donated to three local charities, thanks to the ... READ MORE
Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcomes New Sports Market Manager
02/13/2020 Katie Arvia
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired Isaac Washbur... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired Isaac Washbur... READ MORE
Tinley Park Golf Show Returning This February
01/29/2020 Katie Arvia
Tinley Park, Ill. – The Tinley Park Golf Show will take place at the Tinley Park Convention Ce... READ MORE
Tinley Park, Ill. – The Tinley Park Golf Show will take place at the Tinley Park Convention Ce... READ MORE
2020 Visitors Guide Now Available
01/21/2020 Katie Arvia
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has released the 2020 V... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has released the 2020 V... READ MORE
Keith Wallace Receives “Trifecta” of Tourism Awards
01/21/2020 Katie Arvia
New Lenox, Ill. – Keith Wallace, Executive Director of the Lincolnway Special Recreation Assoc... READ MORE
New Lenox, Ill. – Keith Wallace, Executive Director of the Lincolnway Special Recreation Assoc... READ MORE
Chicago Southland CVB welcomes new Director of Finance and Administration
01/09/2020 Katie Arvia
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired Mike Hoffman ... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired Mike Hoffman ... READ MORE
Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Releases Fall 2019/Winter 2020 Festivals & Events Guide
12/04/2019 Blog Article
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has released their newe... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has released their newe... READ MORE
Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces 2019 Stars of the Industry & Annual Tourism Award Winners
11/05/2019
The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau (CSCVB), the regional destination management ... READ MORE
The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau (CSCVB), the regional destination management ... READ MORE
Chicago Southland Tournament Recognized as a Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
11/05/2019
Lansing, Ill. – The 2019 Toyota USA National Juniors & Women’s Wheelchair Basketball... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – The 2019 Toyota USA National Juniors & Women’s Wheelchair Basketball... READ MORE
Turn Two for Youth Program Accepting Donations in the Chicago Southland
11/04/2019 Katie Arvia
Lansing, Ill. – Turn Two for Youth is once again accepting donations throughout the Chicago So... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – Turn Two for Youth is once again accepting donations throughout the Chicago So... READ MORE
Chicago Southland FAMs Big Hit For Planners
08/20/2019 Loren Petrakis
The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau aims to accommodate planners by offering a cu... READ MORE
The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau aims to accommodate planners by offering a cu... READ MORE
Chicago Southland Group Tours Top Activity for Family Reunions
07/19/2019 Loren Petrakis
With Spring and Summer upon us, many are starting to plan their upcoming family reunions and looking... READ MORE
With Spring and Summer upon us, many are starting to plan their upcoming family reunions and looking... READ MORE
Chicago Southland Is Popular Home of Top Sports Event Facilities
07/15/2019 Loren Petrakis
CVB Shows Why Chicago Southland Is Popular Home of Top Sports Event Facilities Leading ... READ MORE
CVB Shows Why Chicago Southland Is Popular Home of Top Sports Event Facilities Leading ... READ MORE
All aboard for family friendly fun with the updated Chicago Southland Railfan Guide!
06/18/2019 Loren Petrakis Mueller
Lansing, Ill. – Get ready to explore some of the Chicago Southland’s most unique railroa... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – Get ready to explore some of the Chicago Southland’s most unique railroa... READ MORE
Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcomes New Communications Manager
05/29/2019 Loren Petrakis Mueller
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired Katie Arvia a... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired Katie Arvia a... READ MORE
Chicago Southland CVB Receives Sports Events 2019 Readers’ Choice Award
04/04/2019 Kim Kislowski
The Chicago Southland has received the SportsEvents 2019 Reader’s Choice Award for Sports Dest... READ MORE
The Chicago Southland has received the SportsEvents 2019 Reader’s Choice Award for Sports Dest... READ MORE
Chicago Southland Meeting Facilities Top Choice for SMERF Market Event Planners
04/04/2019 Kim Kislowski
The Chicago Southland region has become a top choice for event planners as they identify venues to h... READ MORE
The Chicago Southland region has become a top choice for event planners as they identify venues to h... READ MORE
Chicago Southland Tourism is Top Choice for Leading Group Tour Operators
04/04/2019 Kim Kislowski
The Chicago Southland offers unique tours for many different groups and organizations, as well as se... READ MORE
The Chicago Southland offers unique tours for many different groups and organizations, as well as se... READ MORE
Chicago Southland CVB Receives Two Honors from Sports Destination Management
04/04/2019
The Chicago Southland has received two awards from Sports Destination Management, a leading publicat... READ MORE
The Chicago Southland has received two awards from Sports Destination Management, a leading publicat... READ MORE
Chicago Southland Meeting Facilities Top Choice for Event Planners
04/03/2019 Kim Kislowski
The Chicago Southland region has become a top choice for event planners as they identify venues to h... READ MORE
The Chicago Southland region has become a top choice for event planners as they identify venues to h... READ MORE
Top Sports Organizers Choosing Chicago Southland Sports Facilities for Events
04/03/2019 Kim Kislowski
Leading sports organizers are increasingly realizing there are more Chicagoland sports facilities be... READ MORE
Leading sports organizers are increasingly realizing there are more Chicagoland sports facilities be... READ MORE
Chicago Southland’s April Food Day
03/04/2019 Blog Article
Tinley Park, Ill. – United Way of Metro Chicago – South-Southwest Suburban Region’... READ MORE
Tinley Park, Ill. – United Way of Metro Chicago – South-Southwest Suburban Region’... READ MORE
2019 National Beard and Moustache Championships
02/20/2019 Loren Petrakis Mueller
Tinley Park, Ill.: Beard Team USA is pleased to announce the 2019 National Beard and Moustache Champ... READ MORE
Tinley Park, Ill.: Beard Team USA is pleased to announce the 2019 National Beard and Moustache Champ... READ MORE
Get Racing with the Upcoming Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby
02/04/2019 Blog Article
Lansing, Ill. – The Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Association, in affiliation with the All-Am... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – The Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Association, in affiliation with the All-Am... READ MORE
The New 2019 Visitors Guide is Ready for You
01/25/2019 Blog Article
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud to announce the ... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud to announce the ... READ MORE
A Larger Venue for Sporting Events in the Chicago Southland!
01/22/2019 Blog Article
A Larger Venue for Sporting Events in the Chicago Southland! Lansing, Ill. – The ... READ MORE
A Larger Venue for Sporting Events in the Chicago Southland! Lansing, Ill. – The ... READ MORE
2019 National Junior Wheelchair Basketball Tournaments
12/11/2018 Blog Article
Lansing, Ill. – The National Wheelchair Basketball Association Board of Directors is excited t... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – The National Wheelchair Basketball Association Board of Directors is excited t... READ MORE
Chicago Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau a 2019 Readers’ Choice Award Winner
12/07/2018 Blog Article
GULF SHORES, Ala. (Nov. 13, 2019) — SportsEvents Media Group, the leading industry publication... READ MORE
GULF SHORES, Ala. (Nov. 13, 2019) — SportsEvents Media Group, the leading industry publication... READ MORE
PSC Hosts 60th Anniversary Celebration, Recognizes Pillars of the Community
12/06/2018 Blog Article
Prairie State College (PSC) welcomed the Village of Hazel Crest and the City of Country Club Hills t... READ MORE
Prairie State College (PSC) welcomed the Village of Hazel Crest and the City of Country Club Hills t... READ MORE
Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau Announces 2018 Stars of the Industry Annual Tourism Award Winners
10/12/2018 Blog Article
Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces 2018 Stars of the Industry & Annual... READ MORE
Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces 2018 Stars of the Industry & Annual... READ MORE
Turn Two for Youth Program Going Strong
09/13/2018 Blog Article
Turn Two for Youth Program Going Strong Lansing, Ill. – T... READ MORE
Turn Two for Youth Program Going Strong Lansing, Ill. – T... READ MORE
MultiGP Drone Racing Comes to Matteson for the Regional Final #5
08/22/2018 Blog Article
MultiGP Drone Racing Comes to Matteson for the Regional Final #5 Presented by the Academy of Model ... READ MORE
MultiGP Drone Racing Comes to Matteson for the Regional Final #5 Presented by the Academy of Model ... READ MORE
World’s Most Elite Horses and Riders Compete
08/17/2018 Blog Article
World’s Most Elite Horses and Riders Compete for Top Prize Money Lansing, Ill. &n... READ MORE
World’s Most Elite Horses and Riders Compete for Top Prize Money Lansing, Ill. &n... READ MORE
Sport Destination Management honored Chicago Southland CVB
06/12/2018 Blog Article
NEWS RELEASE June 12, 2018 Two Honors for Chicago Southland CVB by Sports Destinati... READ MORE
NEWS RELEASE June 12, 2018 Two Honors for Chicago Southland CVB by Sports Destinati... READ MORE
The Chicago Southland Spring/Summer 2018 Festivals & Events Guide Will Help Inspire Your Next Adventure!
05/16/2018 Blog Article
Lansing, Ill. – If you’re ready for sun and adventure, then this guide is all the inform... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – If you’re ready for sun and adventure, then this guide is all the inform... READ MORE
Midlothian Home to World Wiffle Ball Championship
05/08/2018 Blog Article
Lansing, Ill. – Midlothian’s Memorial Park is the new home for the World Wiffle® Bal... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – Midlothian’s Memorial Park is the new home for the World Wiffle® Bal... READ MORE
Lynwood, IL Hosts American Cornhole Organization Midwest Major
05/08/2018 Blog Article
Lansing, Ill. – Southland Center Ho-Chunk Nation Enterprise located in Lynwood is host to Amer... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – Southland Center Ho-Chunk Nation Enterprise located in Lynwood is host to Amer... READ MORE
Firefighter Combat Challenge Returns to the Chicago Southland
05/08/2018 Blog Article
Lansing, Ill. – Are you ready to accept the challenge? Friday, May 4 – 5, 2018 the Scott... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – Are you ready to accept the challenge? Friday, May 4 – 5, 2018 the Scott... READ MORE
The Spartan Stadium Series Sprint is coming to Toyota Park
03/12/2018 Blog Article
Lansing, Ill. –The Village of Bridgeview welcomes Spartan Race, Inc. who will be hol... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. –The Village of Bridgeview welcomes Spartan Race, Inc. who will be hol... READ MORE
Start Planning Your Chicago Southland Adventure with the 2018 Visitors Guide!
03/09/2018 Blog Article
Lansing, Ill. – Are you looking to plan a weekend getaway? The 2018 Chicago Southland Visitors... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – Are you looking to plan a weekend getaway? The 2018 Chicago Southland Visitors... READ MORE
Spartan Stadium Series Sprint, Midwest Paintball Championship and other Sports Events Projected to Bring over 20,000 Participants to Southland
03/02/2018 Blog Article
Lansing, Ill. – Every year we see more families building vacations around sporting events. Whe... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – Every year we see more families building vacations around sporting events. Whe... READ MORE
April Food Day in the Chicago Southland
03/02/2018 Blog Article
April Food Day in the Chicago Southland Tinley Park, Ill. – United Way of Metro Chicago &nd... READ MORE
April Food Day in the Chicago Southland Tinley Park, Ill. – United Way of Metro Chicago &nd... READ MORE
The New Visit Chicago Southland APP is a Great Resource!
02/28/2018 Loren Petrakis Mueller
NEWS RELEASE The New Visit Chicago Southland ... READ MORE
NEWS RELEASE The New Visit Chicago Southland ... READ MORE
United States Hockey League Development Series in the Village of Orland Park Honored as a 2017 Champion of Economic Impact
12/04/2017 Blog Article
Lansing Ill- Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circu... READ MORE
Lansing Ill- Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circu... READ MORE
The Chicago Southland Fall & Winter 2017 – 2018 Festivals & Events Guide now available
11/20/2017 Blog Article
The Chicago Southland Fall & Winter 2017 – 2018 Festivals & Events Guide now avail... READ MORE
The Chicago Southland Fall & Winter 2017 – 2018 Festivals & Events Guide now avail... READ MORE
Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces 2017 Annual Award Winners & Southland Stars of the Industry
10/19/2017 Blog Article
Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces 2017 Annual Award Winners ... READ MORE
Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces 2017 Annual Award Winners ... READ MORE
Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces 2017 Annual Award Winners & Southland Stars of the Industry
09/25/2017 Loren Petrakis Mueller
WHAT: The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau, the regional destination management or... READ MORE
WHAT: The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau, the regional destination management or... READ MORE
Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcomes New Office Manager
09/22/2017
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau recently hired Teagan L... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau recently hired Teagan L... READ MORE
Jumping Into the Future at Balmoral Park
07/12/2017 Blog Article
Balmoral Park, the former harness racing track located in Crete IL., held its Grand Re-Opening on Sa... READ MORE
Balmoral Park, the former harness racing track located in Crete IL., held its Grand Re-Opening on Sa... READ MORE
Chicago Southland’s 2017 US Log Rolling Open
07/12/2017
Lansing, Ill. – The U.S. Log Rolling Open will take to the water at Lake Sedgewick in Centenni... READ MORE
Lansing, Ill. – The U.S. Log Rolling Open will take to the water at Lake Sedgewick in Centenni... READ MORE
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