Live Breaking News & Updates on Mother Road|Page 6
Stay updated with breaking news from Mother road. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Illinois unveils $6M tourism campaign Ron DeBrock, [email protected] FacebookTwitterEmail 1of5 Illinois officials on Wednesday unveiled a new $6 million tourism campaign , “Time for Me to Drive,” encouraging travel throughout the state. Show MoreShow Less 2of5 5of5 ALTON Tourism advocates in the Riverbend are applauding a new $6 million travel campaign kicked off Wednesday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The “Time for Me to Drive” campaign by the Illinois Office of Tourism promotes the return of travel across the state. Illinois officials are encouraging residents and visitors to get out and enjoy Illinois’ diverse communities and scenic landscapes. “After an incredibly difficult year in which the pandemic kept us all close to home and staying apart, lifesaving vaccines are bringing us back to life and heading toward a summer of fun and venturing out,” said Pritzker. ....
Community Spotlight: A safe travel strategy for Great Rivers & Routes Cory Jobe Contributing Columnist FacebookTwitterEmail As we approach the spring and summer travel season with cautious optimism, we know how much we want to travel, and we want friends and family traveling to visit our region this year. We have the perfect location in the Great Rivers & Routes of Southwest Illinois. Easy access by car. Open spaces filled with hiking and biking as far as the eye can see. Having a plan to welcome back visitors to the state and southwestern Illinois safely needs to be the top priority of state leaders immediately. ....