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Unique boutiques along Joliet’s stretch of Route 66

6 shopping spots to visit during National Small Business Month

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May 15, 2025 at 3:17 pm CDT

Explore Parks and Prairie Along The First Hundred Miles

8 scenic outdoor activities near Route 66

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May 07, 2025 at 10:51 pm CDT

Landing Pad Shop Debuts Ahead of Red Carpet Corridor Festival

Explore The First Hundred Miles’ newest gift shop - Open Now!

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May 01, 2025 at 11:28 am CDT

Shop small along Historic Route 66

10 Can’t-Miss Boutiques Along The First Hundred Miles

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April 25, 2025 at 3:41 pm CDT

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

By Ryan Searl●

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

By Ryan Searl●

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

By Ryan Searl●

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

By Ryan Searl●

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

By Ryan Searl●

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

By Ryan Searl●

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

By Ryan Searl●

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

By Ryan Searl●

January 24, 2025 at 4:45 pm CST