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November 12, 2025
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Holiday fun at the Rialto Square Theatre - Part One

Holiday fun at the Rialto Square Theatre - Part One

7 seasonal celebrations at one of Route 66’s premiere live venues

By Ryan Searl●
November 10, 2025 at 3:21 pm CST
Explore museums along Joliet’s Route 66

Explore museums along Joliet’s Route 66

Travel back in time with these can’t-miss collections and historic sites

By Ryan Searl●
November 04, 2025 at 11:38 am CST
Boo! at the Zoo to bring family-friendly Halloween fun to Brookfield

Boo! at the Zoo to bring family-friendly Halloween fun to Brookfield

Celebrate the spooky season at one of The First Hundred Miles’ top attractions

By Ryan Searl●
October 16, 2025 at 4:36 pm CDT
Take a guided tour of the historic Joliet Iron Works

Take a guided tour of the historic Joliet Iron Works

Explore 100+ year old industrial foundations, located just off of Route 66

By Ryan Searl●
October 03, 2025 at 5:08 pm CDT
Your final days to join ‘Mission: 1895′ immersive scavenger hunt

Your final days to join ‘Mission: 1895′ immersive scavenger hunt

Join Lockport’s historical collector card game before it concludes on September 27

By Ryan Searl●
September 12, 2025 at 2:46 pm CDT
Explore parks and prairie along The First Hundred Miles

Explore parks and prairie along The First Hundred Miles

8 scenic outdoor activities to visit this autumn near Route 66

By Ryan Searl●
September 04, 2025 at 5:55 pm CDT
Celebrate 45th anniversary of ‘The Blues Brothers’ with a special screening at Old Joliet Prison

Celebrate 45th anniversary of ‘The Blues Brothers’ with a special screening at Old Joliet Prison

Cult classic film to screen at original filming location along Rt. 66

By Ryan Searl●
August 22, 2025 at 11:41 am CDT
Experience The Gemini Giant (and more Route 66 photo-ops)

Experience The Gemini Giant (and more Route 66 photo-ops)

10+ can’t-miss roadside attractions

By Ryan Searl●
August 08, 2025 at 4:59 pm CDT
Classic Blast to play ‘Classic Rock, with a little Bach’ at Joliet Area Historical Museum

Classic Blast to play ‘Classic Rock, with a little Bach’ at Joliet Area Historical Museum

Popular regional tribute act set to perform on rooftop stage along Route 66

By Ryan Searl●
July 25, 2025 at 12:17 pm CDT
Photos: Bill Murray on hand for Joliet Slammers hot dog drop

Photos: Bill Murray on hand for Joliet Slammers hot dog drop

World record attempt along The First Hundred Miles of Route 66

By Laurie Fanelli●
July 23, 2025 at 3:27 pm CDT

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