Press Releases

The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau wants to make sure everyone in our six county region, and even those outside of it, know what's going on.

From alerting folks to the arrival of wintering American Bald Eagles to announcing annual Restaurant Week activities and so much more, bureau staff works with local media to help spread our messages.

Stay up-to-date on the latest news in the Great Rivers & Routes region with press releases highlighted here.

May 6, 2026

Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower Celebrates Grand Re-Opening May 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – May 7, 2026) Experience the sights, history and expanded park-like experience at the newly renovated Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, 435 Confluence Tower Dr., Hartford, during…

May 5, 2026

Great Rivers & Routes Participates in Brand USA Destination Immersion Showcasing Southwest Illinois to International Travel Trade

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Alton, Illinois] — Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau of Southwest Illinois today announced its participation in a recent Brand USA Destination Immersion with the support of Atlantic Joint…

May 1, 2026

F1 Powerboat and Riverfront Thrills Return to Alton

3rd annual 2026 IHRA Alton Midwest Nationals F1 Powerboat Championships set for July 17-19

April 25, 2026

Celebrate Route 66 in 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – April 30, 2026) Get your kicks on Route 66 in southwest Illinois this summer. Communities and residents all along the Last 100 Miles of Route 6…

April 2, 2026

Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau Named Title Sponsor for Alton Illinois Junior Championship

Partnership to Bring Elite Junior Golf Back to Spencer T. Olin Golf Course for the First Time Since 2020 BRASELTON, GA – The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is proud to announce…

April 2, 2026

Grafton Ferry Opens for Year-Round Service April 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – April 3, 2026) It’s official! The Grafton Ferry will open Friday, April 10 with expanded hours and year-round service between St. Charles County and the City…

February 17, 2026

West End Service Station Hosts Meet the 66ers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Feb. 17, 2026) Get your kicks with the SIUE 66ers basketball team Monday, Feb. 23 when they travel to Edwardsville’s West End Service Station to celebrate…

February 8, 2026

Great Race Plans Collinsville Stop on June 20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Feb. 9, 2026) The Hemmings Great Race presented by Coker Tire will shine the spotlight along The Last 100 Miles of Route 66 in southwest Illinois…

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…

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…

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…

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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