December 18, 2025

Kick Off Eagle Season with Alton Eagle Ice Fest Jan. 2–3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Dec. 18, 2025) The great American Bald Eagle winter migration is here and southwest Illinois is ready to welcome the birds to their winter homes. The…

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December 17, 2025

Eagle Adventures Await in Southwest Illinois

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Dec. 8, 2025) It won’t be long before the iconic American Bald Eagles return to their winter homes in southwest Illinois so make plans now to…

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September 30, 2025

Craft Beverage Fest Returns for Second Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Oct. 1, 2025) Get your tickets now for the Great Rivers & Routes Craft Beverage Festival celebrating local craft beverage producers and restaurants on Saturday, Nov…

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August 28, 2025

Celebrate the Bean During Javapalooza in Southwest Illinois

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL- Aug. 28, 2025) Celebrate the love of the bean – the coffee bean that is – over the next two months during the Great Rivers & Routes…

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August 12, 2025

World War II Ship to Visit Alton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Aug. 13, 2025) A piece of world maritime history, the LST 325, will dock at the Alton Riverfront Sept. 18-22 and be open for public tours…

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June 8, 2025

Byway Discovery Center Groundbreaking Set for June 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – June 9, 2025) A special groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated Byway Discovery Center at Great Rivers Park, 10815 Lockhaven Rd., Godfrey, will be held at 1…

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May 1, 2025

Great Rivers & Routes Celebrates the Power of Travel During National Travel & Tourism Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – May 1, 2025) National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) shines a spotlight on the U.S. travel industry’s essential role in driving economic growth, creating jobs and…

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April 2, 2025

F1 Powerboat Racing Returns to Alton Riverfront in July

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – April 2, 2025) The thrill of powerboat racing on the mighty Mississippi River powers up the Alton Riverfront July 18-20 with the return of Alton Midwest…

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March 17, 2025

Purchase a T Shirt and Help Keep Alton Beautiful

Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau launches program to raise funds for Pride, Inc.’s Downtown Alton beautification work

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February 21, 2025

Great Rivers & Routes Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Tourism Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL- Feb. 20, 2025) A focus on economic and community development will continue to drive a financially stable tourism economy in southwest Illinois, Cory Jobe, President/CEO of the…

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January 31, 2025

History Comes to Life on Route 66 in Southwest Illinois

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Jan. 31, 2025) Learn about the people who made an impact on the nation’s most famous highway – Route 66 – during two speaker series events…

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December 13, 2024

Professional Pickleball Tournament Coming to Edwardsville in August 2025

Edwardsville, IL - December 10, 2024 — The Professional Pickleball Association is proud to bring the inaugural season of the PPA Challenger Series to Edwardsville, IL, on August 1-3, 2025 for the…

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