Bishop Hill is ready for “Phase 3”
Bishop Hill has been hit pretty hard by the first couple months of the COVID-19 pandemic — from lost business to lost visitors at what would have been the start of their tourism season. But, with the
Lawmakers to ask questions about Lincoln hat, museum future
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A state House committee plans a hearing to consider questions surrounding the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Durbin meets with Pritchard about proposed Amtrak route cut
Senator Dick Durbin has met with Mayor John Pritchard about proposed cuts to passenger rail that could end up being detrimental to communities like Galesburg.
Mayor’s office says Chicago hits new record for tourists
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago mayor’s office says the number of tourists to the city in 2017 was more than 55 million — a new record.
“Adventurally” series takes a rest stop in Galesburg
Several hundred people got the chance to look at what it takes to put together a reality show that its executive producer says is Amazon’s version of “The Amazing Race” – “if it were done right, and
Galesburg Tourism Director resigns
The Executive Director of the Galesburg-Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has resigned his post.
More people are visiting Illinois as a tourist destination
Tourism in Illinois increased substantially in 2015. Will Stevenson talks about that with Illinois Tourism Director Cory Jobe on Galesburg’s Evening News.
Data show more US tourists visiting Illinois, staying longer
CHICAGO (AP) — New Illinois tourism figures show about 110 million tourists from around the country visited the state last year, a more than 1 million increase compared to 2015.
Illinois Tourism Director: Discovery Depot’s numbers “unbelievable”
Yesterday the Discovery Depot celebrated their 20th anniversary.
Funds cleared for Galesburg tourism grant
With Gov. Bruce Rauner approving the release of about $1.9 billion in already-collected tax dollars yesterday, a tourism grant is inbound for the Galesburg Tourism Council.