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Mount Rushmore and the Great Lakes are a couple of the Midwest’s tourism magnets, but some states have to work against their reputations to attract visitors. They’re getting creative by highlighting amenities that can be a bit off the beaten path.
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A new tourism campaign aims to help rebuild Illinois' economy as more of the state's population becomes vaccinated. Advocacy groups say tourism recovery will help Illinois stay competitive nationally and globally after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The 35th Bald Eagle Appreciation Days gets underway Saturday morning in Keokuk and runs through Sunday night. Organizers hope the latest round of winter…
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Bishop Hill is off the beaten path, nestled among the farm fields of western Illinois. That hasn't stopped the small community from working to preserve…
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The city of Galesburg gave a total of $92, 858 to be split by 16 local not for profit organizations. The money comes from the city's economic development…
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The city of Macomb hopes to get a better track of how money is being spent to promote tourism in the area.That's because it signed a new 18-month…
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Illinois Director of Tourism Cory Jobe visited Macomb this week to provide some insight into what he called the department's success.Jobe provided some…
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Historic sites. Abraham Lincoln. Food. Location. Whatever drives people to Springfield, the capital city is rebounding when it comes to tourism. "We...
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There were more than 100 million visitors to Illinois in 2013. State agencies aim to grow those numbers more in the face of budget cuts. For the third...
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A tour bus is traveling Iowa to promote one of the state's growing industries.The Epic Iowa Road Trip will visit more than 60 attractions over nine days…