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.

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…

December 11, 2024

Eagle Season is Heading To Southwest Illinois

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Dec. 13, 2024) The great American Bald Eagle winter migration is almost here and southwest Illinois is ready and waiting. The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism…

November 26, 2024

Illinois Junior Legion Baseball Championship Comes to Alton in 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Nov. 26, 2024) Summer American Legion baseball will take center stage at Alton’s Lloyd Hopkins Field July 24-27, 2025. The Illinois Junior Legion Baseball State Championship…

November 12, 2024

Shop Local This Holiday Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Nov. 12, 2024) ‘Tis the season for holiday shopping and the Great Rivers & Routes region of southwest Illinois is full of local makers and producers…

November 4, 2024

Byway Grants Projects Move Towards Spring 2026 Opening

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Nov. 4, 2024) Plans for two significant new National Scenic Byway corridor activation projects are moving forward in the Great Rivers & Routes region of southwest…

October 11, 2024

Celebrating & Protecting Our Working Rivers

Over the last two years the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau, the state certified regional destination marketing and management organization team members have been meeting with public lands and attraction managers…

October 8, 2024

Craft Beverage Festival Comes to Alton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Oct. 9, 2024) Get your tickets now for the first-ever Great Rivers & Routes Craft Beverage Festival celebrating local craft beverage producers on Saturday, Nov. …

August 19, 2024

Great Rivers & Routes Region Continues to Show Growth in Tourism Industry

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Aug. 19, 2024) Tourism continues to grow in the Great Rivers & Routes region of southwest Illinois with visitor spending surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to the…

August 12, 2024

Plan Now for Guided Fall Tours

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Aug. 16, 2024) Stunning Autumn colors are just around the corner which means it time to make plans now to view them in all their glory…

May 30, 2024

Edwardsville’s West End Service Station Marks One Year Anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – May 30, 2024) Edwardsville’s newest Route 66 attraction, the West End Service Station, 620 St. Louis St., will celebrate its one-year anniversary on Friday, June …

May 15, 2024

Vote For Aerie’s Resort

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – May 15, 2024) Who has the best Aerial Adventure Park in the U.S.? Aerie’s Resort in Grafton is in the running for a Top 10 Spot…

May 9, 2024

Take Aim at Mountain Archery Fest in Kampsville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – May 9, 2024) A new archery tournament will debut in southwest Illinois May 17 -19 at McCully Heritage Project in Kampsville. Registration for the three-day event…

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