Chicagoland

10/28/2019

What's your favorite ethnic cuisine? Asian? Italian? German? Mexican? French? Irish? You'll find it all in the Chicago Southland!

Dining ideas—> https://bit.ly/2obCbuQ

Get A Taste Of Ethnic Diversity in the Chicago Southland

10/27/2019

Bring your group to dine deliciously at Chicago Southland's Siam Marina! Enjoy their extensive menu featuring delectable dishes of Thailand and Vietnam with French influences.

Details: http://siammarina.com

10/27/2019

There's nothing like a day out on the Fox River! Filmed near Red Oak Nature Center and North Aurora River District Alliance (NOARDA) in the Village of North Aurora. Find maps & info on the Fox River from Wisconsin all the way down to the Aurora Area CVB!

To Learn More: https://fabulousfoxwatertrail.org/

Kane County Connects

10/27/2019

The Hegeler Carus Mansion is a National Historic Landmark in LaSalle, Illinois that remains virtually unaltered since 1874. The mansion is open year round with guided tours that explore the historic accomplishments in industry, philosophy, publishing, and religion.

For information, go to: http://www.hegelercarus.org

To use the Hegeler Carus Mansion and its many stories to inspire excitement and appreciation locally and globally for its heritage, architecture, and design.

10/27/2019

Choose Chicago shares news of the blockbuster 'Andy Warhol' exhibit now open at The Art Institute of Chicago!

This October, the Art Institute of Chicago will present more than 350 works by one of the world’s most iconic artists in one show-stopping exhibit. Andy…

10/27/2019

Visit McHenry County, Illinois & explore Volo Auto Museum — One of the area's best indoor family attractions - perfect for gear-heads, car collectors, Hollywood fans and kids of all ages. Best part? Many of the cars in this collection are for sale, so.... Bring your checkbook!

Details: https://www.volocars.com/the-attraction

10/27/2019

No plans this weekend? Explore the 13 architectural gems along the like the The Rookery in Chicago!
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📍: The Rookery, Chicago
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10/27/2019

Hosting a family reunion, a group tour, meeting, sporting event or a religious event? Chicago Southland is the place to go! Check out our visitors guide for all the has to offer: https://bit.ly/2LkTzZa.

Call the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau (888) 895-8233 OR, email [email protected]

10/26/2019

Visit McHenry County, Illinois for Witches & Wizards of Woodstock 2019! This all-ages event features our magical hat, the Loyola University Lumus Quidditch squad, fantasy-themed trivia contests, scavenger hunts, games, crafts, shopping, amazing food and more! Sunday, October 27th in Woodstock Square Historic District!

10/26/2019

Visit Lake County, Illinois to CHECK IN TO 5 Libation Trail locations throughout October to WIN! Check in for a chance to win tickets to the Legions of Craft Beer Fest on November 9th (including park admission to Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor and overnight stay at Great Wolf Lodge, Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center or the Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee.

Enjoy Illinois Chicagoland 🍻

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10/26/2019

We don’t like to brag, but… #️⃣1️⃣ Chicago has been voted the 'Best Large City in the US' by Condé Nast Traveler readers! Share to show your love for ! ❤️

Read it here: www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-cities-us

10/26/2019

Find Halloween Fun in this weekend!

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Celebrate Halloween in Chicago with these spooky, spectacular, and supernatural events. The city is packed with haunted happenings each October, from frightening to family friendly.…

10/13/2019

SUNDAY: Head to the Chicago Southland to hear "Traveling Music" by the South Holland Master Chorale Singers! on October 13th at First Reformed Church of South Holland! Enjoy music of African-American spirituals, early American Hymns and classical songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Mendelssohn and others, sung by a 100 member choir.

Details: https://bit.ly/31UoKi1

10/12/2019

TODAY: Chicago Southland celebrates the 2019 Flossmoor Brew Fest on Saturday, October 12th! Rain or shine, come enjoy craft beers, wines & ciders from suburban brewers!

DETAILS: https://bit.ly/2oWZcSB

10/12/2019

One weekend each year, Pullman, Chicago residents open their homes to the public for the annual Historic Pullman Annual House Tours! Explore these 120-year-old landmark homes on Saturday October 11th — Sunday, October 13th in !

DETAILS: https://www.choosechicago.com/event/historic-pullman-house-tour/all/

10/10/2019

Have you gotten your tickets for the 2019 Flossmoor Brew Fest? SAVE $6 when you buy your tickets before the event! Sample over 30+ brews in the Chicago Southland in Downtown Flossmoor on Saturday, October 12th!

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/flossmoor-brew-fest-tickets-68802908351

10/10/2019

From wildlife photography 🦊 to Warhol 🎨, Choose Chicago shares plenty of fun museum exhibits to explore this month!

Chicago's world-class museums have a packed schedule of special exhibitions throughout the year. Check out what's in store this month.

10/10/2019

THURSDAY, October 10th: Free admission on October 10th to the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center to celebrate 10 years of education, inspiration & sharing in Skokie, Illinois.

10/10/2019

Elgin's Grand Victoria Casino is celebrating 25 years! Thank you for being a huge supporter of the Elgin, Illinois community. We look forward to many more years of entertainment and delicious food! 🍻

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10/09/2019

YUM: Visit Lake County, Illinois “Pho” real though! is "soy" into Asian cuisine. Here are four must-eat Asian restaurants you must try!
📸 by Marigold Maison - Lincolnshire.
Shakou Libertyville Ruby of Siam Highland Park
Big Bowl Lincolnshire Enjoy Illinois Chicagoland
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"Pho" real though, Lake County loves its Asian cuisine...like clearly we're "soy" into it. "Udon" even know how many options there are in the land of lakes.

10/09/2019

Throughout October, the DuSable Museum of African American History will be hosting weekly panel discussion exploring Chicago’s unique place in Black art history.

The inaugural Black Fine Art Month kicks off in Chicago this October. The month, a global celebration of the Black art aesthetic and tradition, will…

10/09/2019

TODAY: STILL time to register for Wednesday's Ring Around Elgin - Autumn Wedding Walk on October 9th!

Check in at 4:00pm at IMAGO Eventos.
Begin self guided tour of 11 venues at 4:30pm.
Click link for full details & get tickets:
https://exploreelginarea.com/ring-around-elgin/

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There is still time to register for today’s Autumn Wedding Walk!
Check in at 4:00pm at Imago Events.
Begin self guided tour of 11 venues at 4:30pm.
Click link for full details and to get your FREE tickets!
https://exploreelginarea.com/ring-around-elgin/
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10/09/2019

Visit Lake County, Illinois to see over 1000 carved pumpkins at Chicago Botanic Garden! Gonna be LIT!

10/08/2019

Hosting a family reunion, a group tour, meeting, sporting event or religious event? Chicago Southland is the place to go! Check out our visitors guide for a complete picture of all the Chicago Southland has to offer. https://bit.ly/2LkTzZa. Feel free to call the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau at (888) 895-8233, or

email [email protected]

10/08/2019

Visit McHenry County, Illinois on Wednesday, October 9th for Twilight on the Farm! Enjoy the twilight ambiance of a 1850's house by candlelight and lamplight on a fall evening while viewing the ever-changing colors in the Lost Valley Marsh, Glacial Park Smell & see what is baking in the wood-burning stove. We think of candlelight at the end of the day as peaceful, but have you tried doing detail work in dim lighting? See how the early settlers tried to get the remainder of their work done at the end of the day. . All ages event!

Where: Powers-Walker House in Glacial Park & Lost Valley Visitor Center

10/08/2019

Head to Chicago Southland to enjoy "Traveling Music" by the South Holland Master Chorale on Sunday, October 13th at First Reformed Church of South Holland. Hear music of African-American spirituals, early American Hymns and classical songs by Ralph Vaughan-Williams, Mendelssohn - Composer & others, sung by a 100-member choir.

DETAILS: https://bit.ly/31UoKi1

Enjoy Illinois

Don't miss Traveling Music by the South Holland Master Chorale on 10/13 at First Reformed Church in South Holland. Hear music of African-American spirituals, early American Hymns and classical songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Mendelssohn and others, sung by a 100 member choir. https://bit.ly/31UoKi1

10/08/2019

1 day until Ring Around Elgin - Autumn Wedding Walk!
Registration to attend is ! All pre-registered guests who attend the event are automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of these great prizes! Click link below to register!

- *Overnight stay in the Holiday Inn Elgin Executive Suite including breakfast for two people. Value $200
- *$500 gift certificate towards any full price bridal gown (in stock or ordered) from Complete Bridal - Bridal Boys
- *$1,000 gift card toward an all inclusive wedding package with Bling In The Barn

Tickets: https://exploreelginarea.com/ring-around-elgin/

*Some restrictions apply. Full details provided to winners. Drawing will take place Thursday, October 10th and winners will be notified by email.

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10/08/2019

Mmmm, good news in Schaumburg, Illinois: Shake Shack is NOW OPEN at 1765 E Golf Rd in Schaumburg!

YOU hungry?!

Welcome to the neighborhood, Shake Shack! We're glad to have you in .

10/08/2019

Always wanted to stay at Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center on a weekend in October during prime fall colors? DO IT NOW! The lodge has rooms and cabins (with fireplaces!) available from Friday, October 25th— Sunday, October 27th!

Book NOW—These won't last long! (815) 667-4211.

Always wanted to stay at Starved Rock Lodge on a weekend in October during prime fall colors? Now is your chance to book! We have rooms and cabins (with fireplaces!) available Friday, October 25 through Sunday, October 27. Book fast, these won't last long! (815) 667-4211