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Souvenir stops along The First Hundred Miles

9 can’t-miss gift shops located along Illinois’ Route 66

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April 11, 2025 at 5:06 pm CDT

Route 66 Centennial Summit comes to The First Hundred Miles

Heritage Corridor Destinations hosts event gearing up for 66′s 100th anniversary

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April 04, 2025 at 12:18 pm CDT

Wine bars and taprooms near The First Hundred Miles

7 destinations for artisan drinks along Route 66

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March 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Great Moments in Vinyl To Play ‘Tribute to Rod Stewart′ at Joliet Area Historical Museum

Local favorites Great Moments in Vinyl to play best of Rod the Mod

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March 14, 2025 at 4:53 pm CDT

Honor History of Illinois Rock in 2025 Along Route 66

See Illinois-based musicians and live performers live on the Rialto’s stage

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March 07, 2025 at 1:40 pm CST

Stream all of Heritage Corridor Destination’s ‘Secrets and Surprises’

Podcast series packs big historical tales into micro episodes

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February 27, 2025 at 2:09 pm CST

Explore authentic prairie along The First Hundred Miles of Route 66

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie welcome center reopens

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February 21, 2025 at 11:49 am CST

Famed fried chicken stops along The First Hundred Miles of Route 66

Can’t miss eateries add flavor to your road trip

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February 20, 2025 at 11:15 am CST

Looking For Lincoln Along Historic Route 66

9 significant historic sites just off The First Hundred Miles

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February 06, 2025 at 12:19 pm CST

John Primer to play Valentine’s Day show at museum

Join this Chicago blues stalwart for a special show at the Joliet Area Historical Museum

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January 31, 2025 at 3:10 pm CST

The First Hundred Miles’ Winter wine guide

Six can’t-miss wine bars and wineries near Route 66

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January 24, 2025 at 4:45 pm CST

Explore Route 66 in comfort

Plan an off-season Route 66 RV or camper van experience

By Ryan Searl●

January 21, 2025 at 3:47 pm CST

Dining and imbibing along Joliet’s stretch of Route 66

Five can’t-miss food and drink destinations on The First Hundred Miles

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January 13, 2025 at 4:30 pm CST

Shop “Illinois Made” small businesses along Route 66

In 2025, plan a visit to these popular regional makers

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January 01, 2025 at 1:17 pm CST

Bald Eagles Visit Park Near Historic Route 66

Eagle Watch returns to Four Rivers on Sat. January 11th

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December 26, 2024 at 3:29 pm CST