I’ve seen it take even longer for some of my coworkers. It took me about a month to actually get to work after I was offered the job. IGB takes forever to get fingerprinting done. Training is a bit lacking in some respects, mostly due to how ridiculously short staffed it is. If you’re not a gambler some aspects can be confusing and there’s not much direction when you ask for details. Unfortunately the equipment, therefore most of the ways the job is done is outdated. Pere Marquette State Park (Jersey County, near Grafton IL, at the confluence of Mississippi-Illinois rivers) is popular for hiking and horse riding.The job is easy once you learn all the programs and many, many steps to each aspect. A designated bike path extends from north of downtown along the river and below the scenic limestone bluffs. Best-known attractions include Argosy Casino, Alton Marina, premium golf courses, high-rated B&B inns, and guest houses. The city's location and historical heritage (American Civil War) make it a popular destination for touring, gambling weddings-honeymoons, gourmet dining, nightlife. Clark Bridge is cable-stayed and four-lane (plus 2 bike lanes) and carrying the north-south US highway Route 67 (two lanes in each direction).Īlton's tourism industry started to develop in the early-20th century. The flood was among the USA's most devastating and the damages were estimated at ~USD 15 billion (~26 billion in 2018-USD).Ĭlark Bridge (1994-opened, designed by Hanson Engineers Springfield IL) over Mississippi River interlinks Alton IL and West Alton MO. Due to its location at the river, Alton IL suffered severe damages during the Great Flood of 1993 when Mississippi and Missouri rivers flooded an area sized ~320,000 mi2 (~830,000 km2) and for 3 weeks the town remained completely cut off. The current-day economy is based on river shipping (mainly cargo barges), manufacturing (Laclede Steel, Cope Plastics, Hanley Industries), agriculture, and tourism. The downtown (and the commercial district) is located at the top of a hill. The town's architecture is dominated by traditional Victorian-style houses. Cruise ships to Alton IL dock near Alton Marina (adjacent to Clark Bridge).Īs cruise port, Alton is included in the schedule of AQSC (American Queen Voyages/Steamboat Company) and visited by the AQSC's riverboats American Queen and American Duchess. The town has a population of around 28,000 and is a part of the Greater St Louis metro area.

Alton IL is a Mississippi River cruise port and town in Illinois USA (Madison County), located approx 15 mi (24 km) north of St Louis MO (Missouri).

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