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05/28/2026

There is a chance of rain in the forecast for Saturday - but there are plenty of stops included in the Downtown Alton Pup Crawl hosted by Alton Main Street to take cover if needed. Treat your 'best friend' to day of fun-filled downtown adventure!

05/27/2026

The Grafton's Music in the Park 2026 series starts tomorrow night and it looks like Mother Nature is going to play nice!

Pack a cooler - grab your chairs and head down the The Great River Road. Grab dinner at Grafton Pub and enjoy the view while ya settle in your dancin' shoes. Music starts at 7pm!

05/26/2026

Bluff City Grill is one of my favorite places to eat. Not only is Cathy and her team outstanding - she never hesitates to give back to the community! Today is Dine-to-Donate for Alton High! Order the guac bites - you can thank me later!

05/22/2026

I shared this a few weeks ago when this was introduced at Ropers Regal Beagle and I could not brag about this enough! If you are chillin' at home and don't have big plans this holiday weekend - check out this new special at Beagle At The Junction Don't like salmon? There are plenty of great menu items to pick from. My next order will be the home-made empanadas!!

The food is excellent and the beer is COLD, it is worth the drive - I promise! The backroom has plenty of games to keep the kids entertained and adults can take a stab at video gaming, too.
Now - that's a WIN WIN for this 3-day holiday weekend!

05/19/2026

RiverBank Marketing is planning a special publication, RiVER LiFE to be inserted into the Summer Fun Edition. A convenient booklet, this will serve as a guide to Food and Fun on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers.

If you are a boater and have a photo of you enjoying the Illinois or Mississippi, please share it here. I would love to include photos of local boaters and families loving life on the river.

This will also be distributed to area VRBO and overnight accomodations as well as ports and marinas, bars and restaurants, boat sales and services...and SO MUCH MORE! If your small business 'fits the bill', message the page for the affordable rate options that will be offered for the 1st Annual RiVER LiFE!

Here's a photo to ignite the excitement!!! (P.S. - This is me.)

05/17/2026

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05/14/2026

National Great Rivers Museum is hosting REC FEST this Saturday. The weather is predicted to be beautiful, a great day to get out for some family fun!

05/14/2026

Please do not wear white before Memorial Day! Get that tan started today at Hollywood Sun Studio!

Today Only!! Get 1 Week in Regular Beds for $19 or 1 Week in Any Bed for $29! 💕🌸☀️ Don’t miss out!!

05/11/2026

With the cost of living we are all experiencing today…remember this 🙏🏻