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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

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 Your Holiday Shopping Started at Shipshewana on the Road 10/29/2024 Carrie Steinweg

The Christmas season is just around the corner and if you are looking to get a jump on shopping for ... 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 BROUGH AREA LEADERS TOGETHER 10/11/2024 Scott Rude

Visit Chicago Southland held its 2024 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon Wednesday afternoon to a ... READ MORE

Get a Taste of Nostalgia in the Old Oven at Homewood Aurelio’s Location 09/24/2024 Carrie Steinweg

One of my favorite things to do when I am in Homewood is get over to Aurelio’s Pizza for a thi... 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

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

VISIT CHICAGO SOUTHLAND RELEASES UPDATED RAILFAN BROCHURE 08/28/2024 Scott Rude

Visit Chicago Southland’s long-published Railfan Brochure has been updated, and ten-thousand c... 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

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

MAKE GRADY'S SNACK N' DINE YOUR NEW GO-TO BRUNCH SPOT 06/24/2024 Carrie Steinweg

I just love a good early hours diner - one that is open for breakfast and lunch, but where you can g... 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

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

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

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

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

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

Five Treats You Need to Try at Gayety’s This Summer 05/27/2024 Carrie Steinweg

Although it’s open year round, treats at Gayety’s Chocolates & Ice Cream C... READ MORE

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