January 5, 2023

Three New Sporting Events Planned for 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Jan. 6, 2023) Three new sporting events are ready to take place in southwest Illinois in 2023 including an archery tournament and two new fishing tournaments…

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December 20, 2022

Eagle Season is Fast Approaching in Southwest Illinois

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Dec. 20, 2022) Eagles are returning to their winter homes in southwest Illinois and the region is preparing for the upcoming Eagle Season with a full…

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December 13, 2022

Eagle Watching Shuttle Tours in Southwest Illinois

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Dec. 14, 2022) 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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December 7, 2022

Tourism Bureau Wins Excellence in Tourism Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL — Dec. 7, 2022) The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau received three Excellence in Tourism awards in the annual Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism…

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December 1, 2022

Intercollegiate Baseball World Series Comes to Alton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Dec. 1, 2022) The World Series is coming to Alton in 2023 – the National Club Baseball Association World Series that is. Thanks to a partnership…

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November 9, 2022

Tourism Bureau To Launch New ​‘Heartbeats’ Video Series

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL — Nov. 10, 2022) A new video series focusing on the heart and soul of southwest Illinois will debut in January – but a sneak peek is…

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October 12, 2022

Celebrate Great Beer During Craft Beer Week Oct. 15–22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL — Oct. 13, 2022) Six local craft breweries in southwest Illinois are collaborating on a week of fun and beer during the Great Rivers & Routes Craft…

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October 7, 2022

Tourism Bureau Receives $750,000 Sports Tourism ARPA Grant

Madison County Board funds Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau request for grant to promote sports marketing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Oct. 7, 2022) Sports tourism in southwest Illinois received…

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October 5, 2022

Aerie’s Alpine Coaster Celebrates Grand Opening

Ribbon Cutting set for Tuesday, Oct. 11 for Illinois’ first-ever alpine coaster FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Oct. 5, 2022) Enjoy a thrill ride like no other in Illinois when Aerie’s…

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September 30, 2022

Inaugural Tough Mudder Comes to Southwest Illinois

Action-packed weekend of muddy challenges set for April 29-30, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Oct. 3, 2022) Think you are tough? Prove it at the first-ever Tough Mudder event coming…

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August 10, 2022

Leaf Peepers Take Note! New Fall Color Tours Start in October

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Aug. 11, 2022) Calling all leaf peepers and history buffs: the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau is now offering a series of guided Fall Color…

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July 8, 2022

Slide In to Alton and Collinsville for 2022 All-Star Restaurant Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – July 11, 2022) Round the bases during All-Star Restaurant Week in both Alton and Collinsville and enjoy delicious summer dishes served up by locally owned and…

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