Visit Chicago Southland Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon Celebrated 40th Anniversary

Cheers to 40 Years: Celebrating Four Decades of Progress reflected on the history of Visit Chicago Southland.

Visit Chicago Southland Releases New Destination Video

After months of hard work, Visit Chicago Southland is thrilled to announce its updated, interactive Destination Video.

Visit Chicago Southland Releases May – October 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

Visit Chicago Southland has released their Chicago Southland May – October 2026 Festivals and Events Guide.

Visit Chicago Southland Sports Market Manager Kristy Campbell Retires

Kristy Campbell, Sports Market Manager for Visit Chicago Southland, retires April 17, 2026.

For Chicagoland Residents & Visitors, Visit Chicago Southland Launches Podcast Series

Visit Chicago Southland has launched its podcast series, The Visit Chicago Southland Podcast: Where Boring Doesn't Exist.

Visit Chicago Southland Releases Its 2026 Visitors Guide

​The 2026 Visitors Guide is Visit Chicago Southland’s thirty-eighth edition.

Visit Chicago Southland Releases Fall 2025/Winter 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

Visit Chicago Southland has officially released its Fall 2025/Winter 2026 Festivals and Events Guide.

Chicago Southland's Fall 2024/Winter 2025 Festivals & Events Guide Out

Visit Chicago Southland has officially released its Fall 2024/Winter 2025 Festivals and Events Guide.

Visit Chicago Southland Releases Updated Railfan Brochure

Visit Chicago Southland’s long-published Railfan Brochure has been updated, and ten-thousand copies have been printed ready for distribution

Visit Chicago Southland Receives International Designation

Visit Chicago Southland was awarded with the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) designation by Destinations International.

Visit Chicago Southland Promotes Kim Kislowski to Executive Vice Presi

Visit Chicago Southland has promoted Kim Kislowski to Executive Vice President.

Visit Chicago Southland Hires New Meetings Marketing Manager Jen Ziltz

Visit Chicago Southland welcomed new Meetings Marketing Manager Jen Ziltz in June.

Visit Chicago Southland Appoints Mary Patchin as new President/CEO

Visit Chicago Southland (formerly Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau) has appointed Mary Patchin as their new President/CEO.

Visit Chicago Southland President/CEO Jim Garrett Retiring

Jim Garrett, President/CEO for Visit Chicago Southland since 1996 is retiring on June 30, 2024.

Visit Chicago Southland Releases May-October Festivals & Events Guide

Visit Chicago Southland has released their Chicago Southland May – October 2024 Festivals and Events Guide.

National Tourism Showcase Announced: May 23, Orland Park Civic Center

Visit Chicago Southland will host their National Tourism Day Celebration & Hospitality Showcase on May 23 at the Orland Park Civic Center.

Visit Chicago Southland Wins Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award for

Visit Chicago Southland has won the Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award for Best Website Budget A.

Visit Chicago Southland Releases Its 2024 Visitors Guide

The 2024 Chicago Southland Visitors Guide has been released in time for you to plan a perfect activity or getaway!

Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Provides Destination Vi

With next Tuesday being “National Plan For Vacation Day” (seriously, it’s a thing), the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau (CSCV

New Census Data Shows Tinley Park Population Decreased

According to census data, Tinley Park's population decreased slightly between 2010 and 2020.

Lanes Opening For 4th Of July Weekend Travel In Cook County

The non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Friday, to 11:59 p.m. Monday. See which lanes you're passing through this weekend.

New Hotel Choices Perfect for Event Planners and Visitors

Enjoy several newly opened or recently renovated hotel properties throughout the Chicago Southland

Meetings and Conventions Will Now be “EVEN” Better!

After months of renovating the existing Holiday Inn Hotel at the Tinley Park Convention Center, full rebranding efforts are now complete.

EVEN Hotels Coming to Tinley Park This Fall

Rebranding and renovations to be unveiled at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center.

Plan Your Chicago Southland Adventure with the 2018 Visitor Guide

The perfect resource for vacations, day trippers, history & art enthusiasts, railfans, and families.