The Savvy Ones: About Us

Welcome to the Southland’s online magazine, Southland Savvy. You call the Southland home. We do, too. And you want smart coverage of the Southland, news you can use focused on the places where you spend your time and your hard-earned dollar. We cover the local shops and eateries, and we cut through the clutter to focus on the stories that matter most. Mix in fun takes on home-grown celebs, restaurant reviews, your neighbors’ YouTube videos, comics and more, and you’ve got a quick and savvy read on the Southland. More than that, you’ve got something to talk about with your friends.

Meet Our Crew

Bob Bong

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I'm a grandpa times two, a longtime newspaperman who got his start at the old Daily Calumet, a lifelong Southlander who loves the Cubs and Bears. Never met a gnome I didn't like. I've been writing the Comings and Goings column for several years, starting with the Daily Southtown. I live in Frankfort. If you have news about business openings or closings, anniversaries, relocations, awards, promotions or new hires, I'm your man. 

Send news and tips to bob@southlandsavvy.com.

Chuck Ingwersen    

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I'm an Oak Forest resident and longtime journalist who now makes his mark as a freelance humor writer and cartoonist. I've written and drawn cartoons for large greeting card companies — including Shoebox (Hallmark), Oatmeal Studios, Gallant Greetings and It Takes Two — as well as for newspapers and web sites. I have a cartoon blog called Words and Toons, a webcomic called Captain Scratchy and an online store featuring many of my cartoons at Zazzle. I'm an avid White Sox fan, a back-on-the-bandwagon Blackhawks fan and a back-on-the-ledge Bears fan. 

You can reach me at chuck@southlandsavvy.com.

Contact information

• To offer story ideas and tips: tips@southlandsavvy.com
  
• To send us photos or video: photo@southlandsavvy.com
• To advertise: advertise@southlandsavvy.com 

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