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“10 New Venues in Chicago for Spring 2021 Meetings and Events” BIZBASH, March 23, 2021.

“Tinley Park Convention Center COVID vaccine site is Cook County’s 1st large scale operation” ABC 7, January 25, 2021.

“COVID-19 vaccination site at Tinley Park Convention Center administers 7,000 doses after one week” Daily Southtown, February 02, 2021.

“April Food Day rallies community, highlights issue of hunger in Chicago south suburbs “ The Tinley Junction, April 11, 2017.

“Tourism Bureau Honors Local Hospitality Stars” Daily Southtown, October 7, 2016.

“Timber time in Tinley Park” Chicago Tribune, July 14, 2016.

“Expo provides a taste of Southwest hospitality” Daily Herald Business Ledger, July 22, 2016.

“Food Drive Benefits Area Pantries” Daily Southtown, April 1, 2016.

“Time Spent in Funk’s Past Reveals Many Ties to Present During Narski Music’s Night with Prince’s Pals” Chicago Concert Reviews, April 4, 2015.

“April Food Day Goal: Meet Need Until Fall” Daily Southtown, March 27, 2015.

“Tinley Park Convention Center & Holiday Inn Perfect “Home” For Extended Corporate Stays” Businesswire, March 24, 2015.

“Tinley Park Convention Center “Perfect Fit” for Illinois Insurance Agents” Businesswire, October 28, 2014.

“April Food Day’s No Joke to the Hungry” Chicago Tribune, April 22, 2014.

“AABE Awards Honor ‘Extraordinary’ Suburban Businesses” Daily Herald Business Ledger, March 14, 2014.

“Tinley Park Golf Expo Promotes Spring Fever and Products” in the Local Golfer, February 18, 2014.

“2014 AABE Recipients Named” Daily Herald Business Ledger Press Release February, 2014.

“Tinley Park Convention Center In Perfect Step With Dance Contests, Events” in Business Wire on December 30, 2013.

“Statewide, Midwest Meetings Find Tinley Park Convention Center Location Boosts Attendance” in Business Wire on December 3, 2013.

“Spectacular Tinley Park Convention Center Satisfies Artists’ Discriminating Tastes” in Business Wire on October 22, 2013.

“Pole-Dancing competition features the best of the best” by Jamie Angio in the Chicago Sun-Times on August 25, 2013.

“Treasurer calls 2014 election ‘pivotal'” by Mike Nolan in the Southtown Star on August 12, 2013 (Event sponsored by the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce at TPCC).

“Pole dance competition, convention coming to Tinley Park” by Gregory Pratt in the Chicago Tribune on August 6, 2013.

“Local tourism grant will promote The Community Fiber Network Conference” in Northwest Indiana Times on July 31, 2013.

“Tinley Park Hosts American College of Education Summer 2013 Commencement” on PRWEB, July 23, 2013.

“Local Open House for Online Doctoral Program July 27 at Tinley Park Convention Center” on PRWEB, July 18, 2013.

“2013 Chicago Pro-Am Bodybuilding Results” at http://www.allvoices.com on July 7, 2013 (contest held at TPCC).

“Fresh Air, Fresh Facility Makes Tinley Park Convention Center Consummate Training Location” in Enhanced Online News on June 21, 2013.

“New, Eclectic Menu Complements Updated Tinley Park Convention Center” in Business Wire on April 16, 2013.

“Festival Finds Common Ground for Beer, Wine Lovers” by Jack McCarthy in the Chicago Tribune on April 10, 2013.

“Tinley Park Brew & Vine Festival Keeps Growing” by Mike Nolan in the Southtown Star on April 7, 2013.

“Five Reasons Why The Women’s Expo in Tinley Park Matters” by Joe Vince in TinleyParkPatch on April 5, 2013.

“Tinley Park Convention Center is Perfect Home for Brew & Vine Festival” in MarketWatch on March 27, 2013.

“Women’s Expo in April in Tinley Park” in the Northwest Indiana Times on March 27, 2013.

“Annual Community Expo Celebrates Commerce in Tinley Park” by Anna Schier in TinleyParkPatch on March 22, 2013.

“North American Reptile Breeders Conference in Tinley Park” by Jessi Virtusio in the Southtown Star on March 13, 2013.

“Women’s Events Find Tinley Park Convention Center a Comfortable, Accessible Location” in MarketWatch on March 12, 2013.

“Home And Garden Show on display this weekend in Tinley” by Susan DeMar Lafferty in the Southtown Star on February 27, 2013.

“Dance Contest To Raise Money For Good Cause” by Janice Neumann in the Chicago Tribune on February 27, 2013.

“Officials tout improved convention center business, hotel occupancy” by Andy Grimm in the Chicago Tribune on February 19, 2013.

“Convention Center somewhere to flip over for Gymnastics meets” in Business Wire on February 14, 2013.

“College Student Internet Whiz,Networking Guru, National Sales Leader, and more present ‘Everything Entrepreneur’ Conference Workshops” by Rebecca Palumbo in the Chicago Tribune on February 13, 2013.

“State Senators discuss economy, wages at luncheon” (held at TPCC) by Ashley Rueff in the Chicago Tribune on February 12, 2013.

“Fore! Golf Expo Coming to Convention Center” by Jeff Graveline in the Tinley Park Patch on February 7, 2013.

“Ever-Expanding Dutch Farms Food Show makes home in Tinley Park” in Business Wire on February 6, 2013.

“Golf Expo Brings New Equipment, New Methods to Tinley Park Convention Center” in Market Watch (Wall Street Journal) on January 30, 2013.

“Car enthusiasts find a fix with indoor winter show” by Matthew Avery in the Arlington Daily Herald on January 28, 2013.

“7 Unique Pet Shows and Conventions” by Matt Hickman on Mother Nature Network, November 19, 2012 (features the North American Reptile Breeders’ Conference, held regularly at TPCC).

“Motorcyclists Ride To Manteno Veterans Home Bearing Donations” by Jaime Angio in the Joliet Herald-News on November 4, 2012. (14th Annual Veteran Ride’s starting point was at TPCC.)

“Polish Trade Delegation Meets with Tinley Park Officials to talk Global Business” (meeting at TPCC) by Joe Vince in TinleyParkPatch on October 29, 2012.

“Snake Takes: Five Things You Didn’t Know About Tinley’s Reptile Show” by Joe Vince in TinleyParkPatch on October 13, 2012.

“Annual Reptile Breeders Conference and Trade Show Slithers into Tinley” by Clare Lane in The Tinley Junction on October 9, 2012.

“Chamber Seminar Provides Tips for Small Business Owners” by Michael Gilbert in The Tinley Junction on October 8, 2012.

“Convention Center helping boost Hotel occupancy” by Dennis Sullivan in TribLocal on October 4, 2012.

“Bank Exec Details Stresses that could Hamper Economic Recovery” by Mike Nolan in Southtown Star on September 25, 2012 (coverage of Small Business Conference held at TPCC).

“It’s All About the Money and Timing” writes Vic Bozarth in his “Rare Coin Road Warrior” in Coin Week on September 12, 2012. Referring to the ILNA Coin Show at TPCC, he writes that “the facility and location are nice and it will continue to grow.”

“Pole Cats Storm Tinley” (Pole Dancing Competition, with video) by Carrie Frillman in Tinley Park Patch on August 29, 2012.

“Tow Trucks Get Their Own Beauty Pageant” by Ashley Rueff in the Chicago Tribune on August 18, 2012.

“Food Pantry Director is Abby Foundation Woman of the Year” by Susan Demar Lafferty in Southtown Star on August 17, 2012.

“Harley Fans and Corvette Enthusiasts Agree On The Tinley Park Convention Center” in MarketWatch (Wall Street Journal) on June 28, 2012.

“Tinley Park Convention Center Event Is Anaconda Of Reptile Shows” in MarketWatch (Wall Street Journal) on June 21, 2012.

“Republicans Embrace ‘Party Time’ in Tinley Park” by Nick Swedburg in Tinley Park Patch on June 8, 2012.

“State GOP Meets In Tinley Park; Looking for ‘Rallying Point'” by Mike Nolan in the Southtown Star on June 8, 2012.

Guest Column: “Time for Illinois Republicans to Reclaim The Right To Vote” by Sean Morrison in the Southtown Star on June 5, 2012.

“Tinley Park Convention Center Located in Lively, Interesting Destination” in MarketWatch (Wall Street Journal) on May 31, 2012.

“Allied Barton, Tinley Park Emergency Management Authority Present Free Workplace Violence Prevention Seminar” in MarketWatch (Wall Street Journal) on May 21, 2012.

“Illinois Republican Convention 2012 Finds Clear Choice in Tinley Park Convention Center” in MarketWatch (Wall Street Journal) on May 17, 2012.

“Expanded Convention Center Draws Crowds” by Ashley Rueff in the Chicago Tribune on May 11, 2012.

“Village seeks State Funds for Bike Path linking Metra Station and Convention Center” by Ashley Rueff in Triblocal on May 9, 2012.

“Tinley Park Convention Center is Easy to Access, Free to Park” in Business Wire on May 3, 2012.

“Tinley Park Convention Center’s Exclusive Features Rare in Industry” in MarketWatch (Wall Street Journal) on April 26, 2012.

“Rare Coin Road Warrior – Change is Good” by Vic Bozarth in Coin Week on April 26, 2012, which compares various venues where coin shows have been held. He writes that “The facility in Tinley Park (at the South edge of greater Chicago) is new and the parking is plentiful [….] two other shows in Tinley Park will be held in June and September and we are excited to have tables at both.”

“Seekers Optimistic at Tinley Park Jobs Fair” by Steve Metsch in the Southtown Star on April 25, 2012.

“Brews Get Thumbs Up At Tinley Park Expo” by Hannah Kohut in the Southtown Star on April 21, 2012.

“More than 50 Vendors featured at Brew And Vine Festival” by Ashley Rueff in Triblocal on April 18, 2012. The third annual Tinley Park Brew and Vine Festival will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012, celebrating excellence in local brewers, vintners, and restaurants. White Sox legend Frank Thomas is scheduled to be there with his new Big Hurt Beer.

“A Day to ‘Discover’ What Tinley Has To Offer” by Mike Nolan in the Southtown Star on April 14, 2012.

“Chamber Expo Draws Hundreds” by Myra Eder in Triblocal on April 3, 2012 (Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce 27th Business and Community Expo).

Chicago Southland Business & Community Expo to be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 and Saturday, March 31, 2012. Among the attendees will be Alicia’s House Food Pantry, accepting donations and nonperishable food items to help feed hundreds of area families.

“Monique Caradine’s Visibility Bootcamp Inspires Tinley Park Audience” by Garrard McClendon in Chicago Now Blogs on March 17, 2012.

“North American Reptile Breeders Conference in Tinley Park” in the Southtown Star on March 14, 2012 (event on Saturday, March 17, and Sunday, March 18).

“Tinley Park Home Garden Show Packs ‘Em In” by Steve Metsch in the Southtown Star on March 5, 2012.

“Discover Tinley Accepting Exhibitors for 2012 Show” (Entries accepted through March 30, Show on April 14) by Ashley Rueff in Triblocal on February 16, 2012.

“Tinley Park Golf Expo Opens First Show Friday” (Feb. 17-19) by Ashley Rueff in Triblocal on February 14, 2012.

“2012 Equipment To Make Local Debut at Tinley Park Golf Expo” (event on February 17-19, 2012), published in MarketWatch (Wall Street Journal) on January 17, 2012.

“Car Show Returns to Tinley Park convention Center this weekend” (event on January 21-22, 2012), by Ashley Rueff in Triblocal, January 16, 2012.

“Village to Buy Land Near Convention Center for Additional Parking” by Ashley Rueff in TribLocal Tinley Park on November 17, 2011.

“Hot Picks: Reptile Show” by Jesse Virtusio in the Southtown Star on October 5, 2011.

“Firefighters Compete in Tinley Challenge” by Casey Toner in the Southtown Star on September 25, 2011.

“Convention Center poised for growth” (Editorial) by the Southtown Star on September 19, 2011.

“Tinley Park’s expanded convention center open for business” by Ashley Rueff in the Chicago Tribune on September 16, 2011.

“Swamp Brothers and Nigel Marven Headline Chicago Reptile Conference” by Leslie Schreiber in TribLocal on September 16, 2011.

“Tourism Rising in Illinois” (mentions TPCC) by Steve Metsch in the Southtown Star on September 14, 2011.

“State GOP chooses Tinley Park for 2012 Convention” by Ashley Rueff in the Chicago Tribune on August 23, 2011.

“Abby Foundation raises money to help women, children” by Hannah Kohut in the Southtown Star on August 19, 2011.

“Noted Baby Boomer author to address Suddenly Senior Conference” (at TPCC on September 27) by Barcelona Creative in Triblocal on August 17, 2011.

“Authors meet their fans at Tinley Park book conference” by Matthew Bruce in the Southtown Star on August 13, 2011.

“Governor Quinn Talks south suburban infrastructure at Chamber luncheon” (held at Tinley Park Convention Center) by Ashley Rueff in Triblocal, July 12, 2011.

“Corvette Convention Attracts Crowds to new Tinley Center” by A. Jay Wagner in the Chicago Sun-Times, June 19, 2011.

“‘Vetting’ the Convention Center: Big Test for Tinley Park Convention Project” by Steve Metsch in the Southtown Star, June 16, 2011.

“Vikings Are Descending on Tinley Park” by Bob Bong in the Tinley Patch, June 15, 2011.

“Brew & Vine Festival Returns For A Second Year” (Event on Saturday, April 10) in TribLocal, 7 April 2011.

“Dancers, Firefighters, Pets, and The Discover Tinley Expo Kick Off New Convention Center” (Photo Gallery) by Gary Middendorf in Tinley Park Patch, 5 April 2011.

“Discover Tinley Puts Expanded Convention Center on Display Saturday” (April 2) by Ashley Rueff in TribLocal, 30 March 2011.

“Village Raffle Limit Raised For Convention Corvette Raffle” by Ashley Rueff in TribLocal, 21 March 2011.

“Editorial Advisory Board: Expanding Convention Center Nears Completion” in Northwest Indiana Times, 13 March 2011.

“Tinley Convention Center Hosts First Show Following Expansion Efforts” in Tinley Park Patch, 6 March 2011.

“Home Shows offer Cabin Fever Relief” Tinley Park Home Showcase on March 4 through March 6. Chicago Sun-Times Media, 3 March 2011.

“Driven To Help: Car Show Raises Cash for Special Recreation Association” in Mokena Patch, 14 January 2011.

“Tinley Park: Convention Center expansion worth the risk” by Steve Metsch, Southtown Star, 6 December 2010.

“Convention Center tour shows off expansion to prospective clients” by Ashley Rueff in TribLocal, 22 November 2010.

“Holiday Dance Extravaganza gives Southlanders a chance to sparkle” by Ginger Brashinger in the Southtown Star, 19 November 2010.

“Helicopter lends a lift at Convention Center construction site” by Ashley Rueff in TribLocal, 16 November 2010.

Event Planners Convention at Tinley Park Convention Center on Wednesday, November 3, and Thursday, November 4, mentioned in the Joliet Herald-News of 31 October 2010. Top festival and event planners meet for seminars and workshops on all aspects of event planning, marketing, and execution. Link to Planners’ Brochure (in PDF format).

“Large-Scale Event: Reptile Show Slinks into Tinley Park” by Jessica Cohea in the Southtown Star, 7 October 2010. North American Reptile Breeders Conference And Trade Show to be held at Tinley Park Convention Center for the tenth consecutive year on Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10. More info at North American Reptile Breeders Conference website.

“My Chicago: Steppin’ Contest Celebrates 20 Years” Robin Robinson in Fox Chicago News, 23 September 2010. “World’s Largest Steppers’ Contest” held at Tinley Park Convention Center.

“Rare Coin Road Warrior: Tales From The Road” in Coinlink, 22 September 2010. Vic Bozarth mentions that the recent ILNA coin show at the Tinley Park Convention Center was “a good show in a location that has both safe and reasonably priced lodging and good restaurants.”

“Cook County Candidate Talks Planes, Trains, and Economic Development” (Toni Preckwinkle speaks to Chicago Southland Chamber Of Commerce at Tinley Park Convention Center), Palos Patch, 13 September 2010.

“Corvette lovers to visit Tinley Park next summer,” Southtown Star, 25 August 2010.

“Tinley Park to seek funding for bike path down Oak Park Avenue” (Between Convention Center and Metra Station), Southtown Star, 19 August 2010.

“Jerry Reinsdorf visits Tinley Park Convention Center,” Southtown Star, 18 August 2010.

“Illinois Numismatic Association Boasts 220 Tables” (Coin and Currency Show on September 9 to September 11), Numismatic News, 5 August 2010.

“New Convention Center Coming to Tinley Park, IL,” Meetingsnet, 16 June 2010.

“Tinley Park Convention Center to Undergo $19 Million Renovation, Double in Size,” Bizbash, 25 May 2010.

“Tinley Park Convention Center set for major expansion,” The Business Ledger, 10 May 2010.

“Major expansion set for Tinley Park Convention Center,” TribLocal, 30 March 2010.

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