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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

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

Chicago Southland International Film Festival Returns To Governors State University For 2023 Summer Showcase 06/16/2023 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (June 16, 2023) – The Chicago Southland International Film Festiv... READ MORE

MLR Championship, Block Party & Shaq Coming To Chicago Southland’s SeatGeek Stadium 06/13/2023 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (June 13, 2023) – The passion of the fan base in the inaugural se... READ MORE

Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Named One Of The Top CVB/DMOs in United States 06/02/2023 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (June 2, 2023) – In the June edition of “Smart Meetings&rdq... READ MORE

Tee It Up In The Chicago Southland 04/21/2023 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (April 21, 2023) The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau... READ MORE

Chicago Southland CVB Releases New Destination Video 04/12/2023 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (April 12, 2023) After months of hard work, the Chicago Southland Conve... READ MORE

World Wiffle Ball Championship Returning to Midlothian 03/30/2023 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (March 30, 2023) The 44th World Wiffle® Ball Championship is return... READ MORE

Let's Plan Your 2023 Reunion! 03/06/2023 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (March 6, 2023) – Have you been tasked with planning a family, mi... READ MORE

CSCVB's Mary Patchin Named Smart Women In Meetings Industry Leader 03/02/2023 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (March 1, 2023) – In the March edition of “Smart Meetings&r... READ MORE

Saving For A House? 11 Free Things To Do In Chicago 02/21/2023 Andy Ritter

The Windy City is a vibrant metropolis with endless opportunities for exploration and entertainment.... READ MORE

America Sings! Returns To The Chicago Southland 01/30/2023 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (January 26, 2023) The choral extravaganza of the year returns on its 3... READ MORE

Win Prizes When You Savor The Southland! 01/30/2023 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (January 30, 2023) The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bure... READ MORE

Southland Saints Professional Basketball Team Tips-Off Inaugural Season 10/31/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (October 31, 2022) The Iconic American Basketball Association (ABA), co... READ MORE

Pro Paintball Returning To Chicago Southland For Windy City Major 08/12/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (August 12, 2022) The fifth event in the NXL season is returning to Gae... READ MORE

CSCVB Announces Vice President Promotions 07/28/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (July 28, 2022) – Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bur... READ MORE

2022 MWAGA Adaptive Open To Tee-Off In September 07/22/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (July 22, 2022) – The Midwestern Amputee Golf Association (MWAGA)... READ MORE

Peotone Hot Air Balloon Festival Highlights Chicago Southland Summer Schedule 06/29/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (June 29, 2022) – Throw out the excuse “I’m bored, th... READ MORE

National Wheelchair Softball Association (NWSA) World Series Coming To The Chicago Southland 06/10/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (June 9, 2022) – The Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (L... READ MORE

Glory With Jackie Hill Perry Coming To Chicago Southland 06/10/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (May 20, 2022) The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau a... READ MORE

CSCVB Executive Vice President Sally Schlesinger Retiring After 31 Years 05/26/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (May 26, 2022) After 31 years of lobbying, educating and passionately a... READ MORE

CSCVB Releases Two New Guides And Redesigned Website 05/03/2022 Andy Ritter

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (May 2, 2022) The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bure... READ MORE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Trails App Now Available 08/07/2020 Katie Arvia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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