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8 DAYS OF WINTER BREAK FAMILY FUN 11/20/2025 Carrie Steinweg

Winter break can mean long days of kids whining about being bored or zoning out in front of their el... READ MORE

Take a Tour of One of the Country’s Most Haunted Distilleries 11/10/2025 Carrie Steinweg

Halloween has come and gone, but if you’re still seeking spooky vibes, you’ll want to pl... READ MORE

Indoor Entertainment in the Chicago Southland 10/27/2025 Carrie Steinweg

When the weather turns from long sunny, warm days to crisp, autumn days with less sunshine, it doesn... READ MORE

Enjoy the Last Weeks of Summer in the Chicago Southland 08/21/2025 Carrie Steinweg

Once we turn the calendar to September, we dive head first into the fall vibes, but technically, sum... READ MORE

National Night Out Events in the Chicago Southland Help Connect Communities 07/31/2025 Carrie Steinweg

The National Night Out event originated in 1984 and it continues in towns, cities and villages aroun... READ MORE

10 Things to Love About Brookfield Zoo Chicago 05/28/2025 Carrie Steinweg

For nearly a century, Brookfield Zoo Chicago has been a beloved destination for families, anima... 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

March is the Time to Participate in Some Irish Revelry in the Chicago Southland 02/24/2025 Carrie Steinweg

We’re coming up to that time of the year when everyone looks good in green and we’re all... READ MORE

DATE NIGHTS IN THE CHICAGO SOUTHLAND 01/29/2025 Carrie Steinweg

Valentine’s Day is coming up and you may be looking for somewhere special to spend some time w... READ MORE

10 Chicago Southland New Year’s Resolutions 01/06/2025 Carrie Steinweg

We’ve completed another trip around the sun and a new year has begun. Cheers to 2025! If you&r... READ MORE

Do Dry January in the Chicago Southland with Mocktails and More 12/19/2024 Carrie Steinweg

We’re heading into a new year and it’s a time when people are re-evaluating their lifest... READ MORE

Take Time Out for Some Sips and Holiday Cheer at Evil Horse Brewing Co. 12/05/2024 Carrie Steinweg

We’re now in the thick of the holiday season. While it’s a time of joy and festivities, ... READ MORE

FIVE FALL HIKES TO TAKE IN THE CHICAGO SOUTHLAND 10/29/2024 Carrie Steinweg

After months of heat and humidity, the Chicago Southland finally has a reprieve as we have moved to ... READ MORE

Get a Spooky Look at the Chicago Southland on Bus Tour 09/23/2024 Carrie Steinweg

A friend of mine was recently having a milestone birthday and I asked her what she wanted to do to c... READ MORE

15 Chicago Southland Fun Facts 09/23/2024 Carrie Steinweg

The Chicago Southland is a special place, nestled about 30 miles from the City of Chicago made up of... READ MORE

PUMPKIN PARADISE 08/26/2024 Carrie Steinweg

We’ll soon be heading into the season of all things pumpkin. Coffee shops will roll out those ... READ MORE

TAKE TIME TO VIEW HOMEWOOD'S AMAZING HAAS MURALS 08/07/2024 Carrie Steinweg

I’ve found myself in Homewood a few times in recent months for brunch or lunch and while trave... READ MORE

LANSING CULTURAL CELEBRATION DAY 07/29/2024 Rebecca Palumbo

There’s an exciting new event in the Chicago Southland this summer, and you’re invited! ... READ MORE

CHICAGO SOUTHLAND SUMMER BUCKET LIST 07/29/2024 Carrie Steinweg

Those carefree summer days are slipping away. The 4th of July is behind us and school will soon be b... READ MORE

10 WAYS TO ENJOY FREE SUMMER FUN IN THE CHICAGO SOUTHLAND 06/21/2024 Carrie Steinweg

If inflation has you cutting back a little on your summer travel plans, you’ll be happy to kno... READ MORE

Uncovering the Best-Kept Secrets of the Chicago Southland 05/14/2024 Alison Hoover

Sometimes the suburbs are overlooked. People think it’s nothing but strip malls and fast-food ... READ MORE

How to Design a Surprise Getaway that Will Amaze Your Partner 05/12/2024 Susanna Rodriguez

Surprising your partner with a meticulously planned trip can be a deeply romantic gesture. It’... READ MORE

BIRDWATCHING EVENTS HIGHLIGHT MIGRATING SPECIES 04/26/2024 Carrie Steinweg

With acres of wetland and prairie and several nature preserves, the Chicago Southland is a haven for... READ MORE

On Stage in the Chicago Southland in March 02/27/2024 Carrie Steinweg

As winter moves on, we’ve still got plenty of chilly, gray days to come in the Chicago Southla... READ MORE

VISIT CHICAGO SOUTHLAND RELEASES ITS 2024 VISITORS GUIDE 02/20/2024 Scott Rude

The 2024 Chicago Southland Visitors Guide has been released so it’s time to dust off the calen... READ MORE

ENJOY A WINTER WALK AT SAND RIDGE NATURE CENTER 01/22/2024 Carrie Steinweg

If you’ve ever thought that things seem quieter and more peaceful in a winter wonderland, that... READ MORE

CHICAGO SOUTHLAND CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU PROVIDES DESTINATION VIDEO WITH DIRECT LINKS TO TOP AREA TOURISM AMENITIES 01/22/2024 Scott Rude

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (January 22, 2024) – With next Tuesday being “National Plan... READ MORE

10 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in the Chicago Southland 11/21/2023 Carrie Steinweg

December is a magical month - especially in the Chicago Southland, where you’ll find so many w... READ MORE

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

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

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

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

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

Ring in the New Year, Chicago Southland-style! 12/16/2022 Liam Doyle

10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1... Happy New Year! Well, not quite yet, but who isn&rsqu... 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

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