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April 28, 2026
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Explore natural spaces along Historic Route 66

Explore natural spaces along Historic Route 66

Fossil hunting season opens at Mazonia-Braidwood, +7 more outdoor attractions

By Ryan Searl●
March 27, 2026 at 3:22 pm CDT
Explore Lincoln’s legacy in this classic Route 66 community

Explore Lincoln’s legacy in this classic Route 66 community

9 significant historic sites just off The First Hundred Miles

By Ryan Searl●
March 19, 2026 at 4:30 pm CDT
Joliet Area Historical Museum to host free live concert

Joliet Area Historical Museum to host free live concert

Classic Blast! to preform as part of the 4th annual Shamrock Stroll

By Ryan Searl●
March 03, 2026 at 5:11 pm CST
Heritage Corridor Destinations celebrates official kickoff of Route 66 Centennial

Heritage Corridor Destinations celebrates official kickoff of Route 66 Centennial

Receives grant to support attractions, infrastructure, and promotion of the historic Mother Road

By Ryan Searl●
February 20, 2026 at 6:49 pm CST
Can’t miss museums on The First Hundred Miles of Route 66

Can’t miss museums on The First Hundred Miles of Route 66

8 popular historical spots between Joliet and Pontiac

By Ryan Searl●
January 09, 2026 at 4:43 pm CST
Bald eagles visit park near historic Route 66

Bald eagles visit park near historic Route 66

Eagle Watch returns Jan. 10 to Four Rivers

By Ryan Searl●
December 26, 2025 at 12:12 pm CST
Add some holiday fun to your trip along Joliet’s Route 66

Add some holiday fun to your trip along Joliet’s Route 66

Interactive map for light displays and where to shop for last-minute gifts

By Ryan Searl●
December 19, 2025 at 4:01 pm CST
Discover Holiday Magic along Route 66 at Brookfield Zoo

Discover Holiday Magic along Route 66 at Brookfield Zoo

More than 3.5 million holiday lights twinkle just off The First Hundred Miles

By Ryan Searl●
December 12, 2025 at 4:27 pm CST
Slammers to play at Old Joliet Prison for Route 66 Centennial

Slammers to play at Old Joliet Prison for Route 66 Centennial

Route 66 meets historic prison baseball as two Frontier League teams face off

By Ryan Searl●
December 12, 2025 at 3:21 pm CST
Classical Blast! to play ‘Dark Side of the Yule’ on Route 66

Classical Blast! to play ‘Dark Side of the Yule’ on Route 66

Christmas meets classic rock at this Joliet Area Historical Museum holiday show

By Ryan Searl●
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 pm CST

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