Hear Untold Black Stories of Alton

Everyone has a story to share.

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Take a Hike! Best Spots to Stretch Your Legs

Lace up the hiking boots and head to the miles and miles of walking trails found in the Great Rivers & Routes region of southwest Illinois.

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Trip Idea: River Connections

Just 25 miles north of St. Louis on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway is truly a Midwestern treasure with stretches of roadway…

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Pet-Friendly Patios for Pooches

You don’t have to feel like you’re on a short leash when you want to sit down and enjoy a meal out with your favorite furry friend.

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Five Ways to Make Mother’s Day Special

Picture the look on mom's face when she receives the perfect Mother's Day gift. Is it flowers? A box of chocolates? Maybe a funny card?

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Grafton Ferry: Enjoy a Trip to Grafton This Weekend

Catch the Grafton Ferry for your weekend getaway along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers!

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game in Southwest Illinois

Take me out to the ballgame, but don’t take me out to the crowd! While America’s favorite pastime is watching baseball, America’s least favorite pastime is probably sitting in the traffic to…

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Top Spots for Spring Fishing in Southwest Illinois

Netting a trophy catfish -- whether it’s a channel cat, blue cat or flathead -- isn’t that unusual in the Great Rivers & Routes region of southwest Illinois.

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Top Golf Courses in Southwest Illinois

If you've been itching to give your clubs the first swing of spring, you'll want to check out our courses, most of which are extremely affordable, and all are downright fun!

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Local Illinois Makers Shine

They create, craft and invent. They are the artisans … the makers … the do-ers … the inspiration for all things that are uniquely Illinois.

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3 Reasons to Get Outside This Spring

Ready to head outdoors? Spring is the perfect time to explore!

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WHY ALTON IS THE BIRTHPLACE OF COOL

The musical legacy of the Mississippi River flowed into other traditional genres of blues, jazz and R&B with sounds made famous by musical icons such as Chuck Berry, Albert King, Ike &…

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