March 14, 2022

Welcome ​‘Enjoy Illinois 300’ NASCAR Cup Race Series at World Wide Technology Raceway

The following is a statement from Cory Jobe, President & CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau **Media Interviews Available by Request** “We want to commend Illinois Governor JB Pritzker…

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March 11, 2022

Cruise Port Development and High Speed Rail Needed in Southwest Illinois

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – March 11, 2022) Cruise port development and high-speed rail are critical to the success of tourism and community development in southwest Illinois, Cory Jobe, President/CEO of…

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March 8, 2022

Tourism Bureau Seeks Grant for Route 66 Revitalization

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – March 8, 2022) Community murals, a new Route 66 Visitor Center, Mother Road monuments and reopening the historic Cannonball Jail are interlocking pieces of a revitalized…

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March 1, 2022

Epic Food Month Comes to Southwest Illinois

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – March 2, 2022) Back by popular demand, the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau will celebrate local foods with an epic foodie experience throughout the month…

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February 2, 2022

Sports and Tourism Development Are Top Bureau Goals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Feb. 2, 2022) Two new employees have joined the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau team emphasizing the bureau’s commitment to developing a strong sports tourism…

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January 27, 2022

Tourism Bureau Prepares to Build the Next Great Destination in Southwest Illinois

Great Rivers & Routes Bureau highlights accomplishments and goals at 2022 Annual Summit

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January 13, 2022

Building the Next Great Destination is Theme of Annual Tourism Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Jan. 13, 2022) What does it take to build the next great destination? The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau of southwest Illinois will start that…

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December 16, 2021

Anticipation Builds As Eagle Season Approaches in Southwest Illinois

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Dec. 13, 2021) 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 15, 2021

Alpine Coaster Coming to Grafton

A whole new level of fun is coming to Aerie’s Resort in Grafton with the construction of a new Alpine Coaster. This sensational all-ages adventure ride—the first of its kind in Illinois—promises…

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December 3, 2021

Eagle Adventures Await in Southwest Illinois

Book your Eagle Watching Tours in Alton and Grafton

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November 17, 2021

Start A New Holiday Tradition at The Loading Dock Ice Skating Rink

GRAFTON, ILLINOIS - It’s that time of year! The Loading Dock Bar & Grill in Grafton is gearing up for the Grand Re-Opening of their Ice-Skating Rink on Saturday, November 20th. Each…

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October 19, 2021

Building a Regional Destination — Together

By Cory Jobe, President/CEO Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau

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