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Two Springfield businesses have been inducted into the Illinois Made Makers program for showcasing unique businesses in the Prairie State.
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism has launched a new outdoor video series titled, Real People, Real Stories, Real Outdoors." ...
Daniel Thomas, deputy director for the Illinois Office of Tourism, said one of the best ... of historical memorabilia and artifacts. In Springfield, Shea's Gas Station is one of the original ...
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS — Springfield's new master plan to enhance downtown Springfield takes another step forward. Aldermen voted Tuesday to approve the draft proposed last year. City officials said ...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — State tourism leaders say economic uncertainty ... Chicago and Springfield to small rural communities. The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association said the state saw ...
2023 was another barnstorming year for tourism in Springfield, a report from a global tourism research firm found last week. Last year, tourism generated a local economic impact of $601.3 million ...
(WCIA) — Tourism bureaus across the state have more funding for attracting international visitors. Champaign and Springfield are among the Central Illinois grantees. The Illinois Department of ...