February 24, 2023

Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau is a Destination on the Move

By Cory Jobe, President/CEO Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau of Southwest Illinois Mr. Jobe spent over 20 years in Illinois state government and is the former Director of the Illinois Office…

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February 9, 2023

Tourism Bureau is Ready to Shine in 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL- Feb. 9, 2023) With tourism on the rebound in southwest Illinois, it is now time for the region to shine in 2023, Cory Jobe, President/CEO of the…

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January 20, 2023

Listen to The Heartbeats of Southwest Illinois

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL — Jan. 24, 2023) Listen to the heartbeat of the Great Rivers & Routes region in a new video series called “Heartbeats” -- showcasing ordinary people who…

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January 19, 2023

Alton Will Host NCBA DI & DII World Series Over Next Two Years

PITTSBURGH, PA — The National Club Baseball Association is pleased to announce that both the 2023 Division I & Division II World Series events will be heading to Lloyd Hopkins Field in…

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January 18, 2023

Tourism Bureau Expands Sports Tourism Efforts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Jan. 19, 2023) Expanding sports tourism in southwest Illinois is a priority in 2023 for the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau. That’s why it has…

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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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