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Fishing Heats up in Southern Illinois
12/26/07
MARION, Ill. - Groaning through the mists, the bass boat slips away from the ramp and out on to the lake. The driver gives it more throttle and the boat goes up on plane and disapp ...read more
Bureau Praises New Tourism Investment
2/18/08
MARION, Ill. (Feb. 18, 2008) – Today’s announcement of a new Country Inn & Suites hotel brings the number of lodging establishments either open or under development to 28, accordin ...read more
Country Inn & Suites coming to Marion
2/18/08
MARION, Ill. (Feb. 18, 2008) – Crews from Zeller Construction demolished the back wing of America’s Best Inns this morning to make way for a new 66-room Country Inn & Suites hotel ...read more
Irsih American Heritage Month
2/22/08
Celebrate Irish American Heritage Month: The Irish and How They Got That Way
March is traditionally Irish American Heritage Month in Illinois and throughout the U.S., with most ...read more
Spring Offers Great Fishing Opportunities for Kids
2/22/08
MARION, Illinois — One of the most important aspects of teaching a child to fish is success. If the youngster is unable to catch a fish, he/she quickly loses interest in the sport. ...read more
John A Logan Band & Orchestra
3/28/08
It's that time of the year again! The John A. Logan College Community Band and Orchestra will be presenting its annual Spring Concert on Sunday, April 13 at 3 P.M. The concert will ...read more
Biodiversity Means Recreation in Williamson Co.
4/10/08
MARION, Illinois - The wild spaces of Williamson County provide humans with areas of solitude and an opportunity for natural experiences. With over 40,000 acres of public land, one ...read more
Taste of Southern Illinois
4/11/08
It was 10 years ago on a snowy Sunday that the Taste of Southern Illinois began in Harrisburg. It was patterned after the Taste of Evansville. Their formula was improved and the ...read more
Williamson Celebrates National Tourism Week
5/13/08
MARION, Ill. (May 12, 2008) – Williamson County Tourism Bureau will celebrate National Tourism Week this week May 10 through May 18, with an open house, business after-hours event ...read more
