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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 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 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
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
Visit Chicago Southland (formerly Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau) has appointed ... 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
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
Visit Chicago Southland (formerly Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau) has released t... 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
Visit Chicago Southland has won the Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award for Best Website Budget A. ... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Olympia Fields, Ill. – (April 21, 2023) The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau... READ MORE
Visit Chicago Southland 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Visit Chicago Southland 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
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