Chicago Southland

01/23/2025

Who's ready to rock? Spend some time at Thornton Distilling Co.'s Dead Drop/Rock Shop on 2/2 with 5 live musical artists and 40+ vendors. Free to attend, donations benefit local youth music programs. https://bit.ly/4g5HWyp Enjoy Illinois

01/23/2025

We want EVERYONE in attendance at our Black History Celebration | The Performing Arts February 1st! This year, we're focusing on Performing Arts for the Culture! We're so excited! Please Please Please ! Hosted by our Human Relations Commission, we're going to have great, LIVE entertainment, guest speakers, special performances, and vendors!

01/23/2025

The Windy City ThunderBolts are excited to announce that the Frontier League Tryout Camp will return to Crestwood and the Chicago Southland for the first time in 20 years!

All 18 Frontier League teams will be represented as well as scouts from multiple MLB clubs. 36 players are guaranteed to be offered a Frontier League contract (44 were signed in 2024).

WHEN - Tuesday, April 22nd and Wednesday, April 23rd
WHERE - Ozinga Field, Crestwood, Illinois

Tryout Camp Info, FAQ and to REGISTER:
https://wcthunderbolts.com/team/tryouts/

Official League Press Release:
https://wcthunderbolts.com/press-box/press_releases/index.html?article_id=2482

01/22/2025

Sign up for the mobile passport program Suds Buds and visit more than 14 breweries throughout the Southland! Check in at Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery, Blue Island Beer Company, Homewood Brewing Company and just one more to earn a Southland-branded coaster, tote bag, sticker and sweatshirt! Get the pass today: https://www.visitchicagosouthland.com/suds-buds

01/22/2025

One month from today - Saturday, February 22nd - marks an important date for IPO as world renowned violist Matthew Lipman, a hometown native and product of the Frankfort, IL based Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra (SYSO), returns to the IPO stage.

Revered as one of the bright young stars of the orchestral world, Lipman has performed with Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the Ravinia Festival, the Chamber Orchestra of Europe at the Rheingau Music Festival, and the American Symphony Orchestra at Jazz at Lincoln Center, with additional appearances including the Munich Symphony Orchestra and the Minnesota Orchestra.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience this phenomenal talent live. Tickets are available at IPOmusic.org or by calling the IPO Box Office at 708.481.7774.

01/22/2025

Homewood's first Indoor Farmers Market of the new year is on Saturday!

Join us this Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 8 a.m. until noon for a cozy indoor farmers market featuring fresh items, ready-to-eat items, unique artisan goods, and more!

Vendors include:
Be Delicious Sweets, LLC
Candis' Cobblers & Cakes
Clifford’s Creatures
GCA Unlimited Apparel
Giftsbylynnor
Homegirl’s Hummus
Imani Skin Care
It's L.I.T Candles by Tanesha
Jewelry by Paulette
La Bella Noir, LLC
Meraki Customade
Naturally a Sapphire, LLC
Nissa's Nana Pudding & More, LLC
Polly Ann Cakes, LLC
Serene Designs
Silver Linings
Spiritually Awakened
Taproot Farms, LLC
Thaxton White Boutique
The Pentecostal Church
The Urban Canopy
Thrift, LLC
THRIVE MUSHROOMS
Tritium Wellness®

P.S. The Village of Homewood will NEVER solicit space for vendors in the comments of any event post on Facebook. If you see these people in the comments - they are spam.

01/22/2025

A Litte Bit Of Everything To Satisfy Every Taste Bud! Be Sure To Take Advantage Of Thes Incredible Specials From The One And Only Chef Saul. We Hope To See You At The Spotlight Restaurant and Lounge At Doubletree Hotel Alsip!

01/22/2025

01/22/2025

🎵🎶 TONIGHT! 🎶🎵
Open Mic starts at 7PM, hosted by Bill Sheppard! Don't miss the fun!

01/22/2025

Looking for some free fun for the young ones? Check out Wild Child on the Road: Raccoon Grove on 1/31. Learn from a naturalist and play nature-themed games at this Forest Preserve District of Will County site. https://bit.ly/40jCUIU Enjoy Illinois

01/21/2025

With over 40 years of industry experience, you can trust the experts at Chicago Southland in planning your organization’s next corporate meeting or gathering. Network with Meetings Market Manager Jennifer Ziltz in Kansas City at Connect North Jan 27-29 for insider tips on how you can make your next meeting effective and memorable in the Southland! Click the link below to discover our facilities, event services, testimonials, and more! https://www.visitchicagosouthland.com/meetings
Enjoy Illinois

01/17/2025

All aboard for a rail fans dream in Chicago Southland! Visit the National Historic Park and experience living history with the famous 140-year-old Pullman Car Works complex, which was the center of industrial innovation at one time. Visit our website to learn more and plan your trip today.
https://www.visitchicagosouthland.com/1550/PULLMAN-STATE-HISTORIC-SITE

01/16/2025

There's nothing more special than having a gorgeous wedding day, and Georgios Banquets, Quality Inn & Suites Conference Centre in the Southland provides you with a luxury venue space, first-class amenities and a stunning ballroom to make your big day even more memorable! Click the link below to learn more and to plan your wedding with us.
Enjoy Illinois
https://www.visitchicagosouthland.com/134/GEORGIOS-BANQUETS-QUALITY-INN-SUITES-CONFERENCE-CENTRE

01/16/2025

Come From Away has been a Best Musical winner all across North America! Make plans to see this Broadway In Chicago hit at CIBC Theatre, running 1/21-26. This true story follows 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them following the 9/11 tragedy. https://bit.ly/4hfyXvv Enjoy Illinois

01/15/2025

The Southland's spotlight shines bright, and we're rewarding you for seeing live shows! Simply register for the Southland's Curtain Call pass online, check in at participating venues and redeem your points for awesome swag. Click below to sign up today!
https://www.visitchicagosouthland.com/curtain-call

01/15/2025

If you’ve never attended a show at Freedom Hall, this Monday, January 20th, is the perfect opportunity! Join us for a 3:00 PM matinee featuring the dynamic Simone Green. This soulful performance will showcase music from legendary artists like Aretha Franklin, Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole, and more.
Tickets are selling fast, so don’t wait—purchase yours today at freedomhall.org or by calling 708-747-0580.
Freedom Hall is located at 410 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL, and parking is FREE! Village of Park Forest Park Forest Recreation, Parks and Community Health Park Forest Public Library Kluger Furs, Shearlings & Leathers South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA)

01/15/2025

Attention Chicago Southland residents and visitors - you can now request our FREE Fall 2024/Winter 2025 Festivals & Events Guide, featuring 257 events happening in Chicago Southland communities between November 2024 and April 2025 including holiday celebrations, performing arts, festivals, expos, seminars, workshops, and much more. Get your free guide today! https://bit.ly/2FN8Uy0

01/15/2025