A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today. The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date.
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READ ON!A visit to Starved Rock State Park consists of many sights to behold, including breathtaking views of its many canyons and awe-inspiring scenes of eagles flying during the winter month.
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Senator Bernie Sanders has become an internet sensation over the past several days from his infamous picture at the inauguration last Wednesday.
From his causal mittens, to the comfortable pose as he sat patiently during the event, Bernie stole the show and now we are seeing him posted everywhere around the United States.
He has now made his way down the Heritage Corridor, visiting some of our local restaurants, breweries, wineries and shops.
Check out 10 of our locations where Bernie has been spotted:
Old Joliet Prison – Joliet, IL
The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens – Princeton, IL
True North – Morris, IL
Sable Creek Winery – Plainfield, IL
Chévere Latin Café – Joliet, IL
Nick’s Tavern – Lemont, IL
Jitters Coffee House – Joliet, IL
RT66 Old School Brewing – Wilmington, IL
Gemini Giant – Wilmington, IL
Edinger’s Filling Station – Pontiac, IL
Which one is your favorite?
Be on the lookout to see if he pops up anywhere else through the Heritage Corridor!