Riverbend tourism expects robust comeback
The Telegraph
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This photo from April shows one of the owners of Morrison’s Irish Pub, at the corner of West Broadway and State Street in Alton, stocking an honor system food pantry in front of the restaurant and bar. The business was one of six recipients of Hometown Hero Awards presented Thursday during the Great Rivers & Routes’ virtual Tourism Summit. Show MoreShow Less
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ALTON The road to the Riverbend’s economic and tourism recovery will be paved with the survival of small businesses and the return of visitors seeking a safe road trip destination, according to the message delivered during the in the Great Rivers & Routes’ annual Tourism Summit on Thursday held virtually on YouTube.
Promoting Riverbend tourism starts with a visit
Cory Jobe
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As we turn the calendar to 2021 and try and forget the year that was, I am reminded of the good that is happening all around us. It really is the people, businesses, places, and events that make our region so unique for local residents and visitors alike to enjoy and appreciate.
When planning for our recovery, a new economic engine must be embraced and used to boldly greet the challenges of our future in southwest Illinois. With our abundance of natural wonders along the Mississippi River, the unique stories of the road and charm of Route 66, the bounty of recreational establishments– indoor and outdoor-, the talents of our local makers, and the treasure trove of history just waiting to be explored, tourism is that new economic engine!
2020 Year in Review: A time for change
Alton bids goodbye to coach, chief and promoter
Dylan Suttles, dylan.suttles@thetelegraph.com
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One of the 235 cars full of cancer survivors stops to get their gift bag and popcorn outside the OSF HealthCare Moeller Cancer Center in Alton. There were single and multiple cancer survivors who drove through and were met with an enthusiastic welcome from staff. Show MoreShow Less
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Jim Mager of Godfrey, left, listens to a guide talk about the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit Wednesday as his grandson, Josh Cordes, 10, right, reads one of the exhibits inside the large traveling museum. The education exhibit made a stop in Alton Wednesday. Alton participates in the annual Wreaths Across America event each December at the Alton National Cemetery. Show MoreShow Less
Community Spotlight: A year that will live in infamy
Cory Jobe Contributing Columnist
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As we enter the final few weeks of the holiday season and the end of 2020, which has been a year we will not soon forget, we need to remember to support local.
Support local initiatives have been around for years, but this year is different. Our small business owners deserve our support. This past year we have witnessed first-hand the resilience of shop owners and their employees who have gone the extra mile to make our visit and experiences unique. The independent shops and small business owners are what make the Rivers Routes region of southwest Illinois complete.
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