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.
READ ON!Freedom. The Open Road. The American Dream. All are still alive on The Mother Road. The nostalgia of diners, museums, tourist stops and neon lights are there for you to visit as you make the drive from Chicago to Santa Monica, CA. You can still get your Kicks on Route 66!
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.
READ ON!The Heritage Corridor is filled with events that are waiting just for you. Live music, fun festivals, learning programs, and active adventures await.
READ ON!Are you looking for a specific type of place to visit in the I&M Canal Heritage Corridor? If you're a craft beer fan, you will love the Heritage Corridor Ale Trail? Seeing a thrilling journey or just an escape, check out Adventure Outside Chicago. We've got all the info to unlock your next trip right here.
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About Joe
Joe Gatto is a comedian best known from the hit TV shows Impractical Jokers and The Misery Index. He has toured with the Jokers live comedy show to sold-out crowds across the world, including legendary arenas, such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London. Currently, Joe tours with his stand-up solo show Joe Gatto's Night of Comedy in sold out theaters across the United States. Joe is passionate about supporting anti-bullying organizations and animal rescue initiatives. He happily advocates for the Adopt, Don't Shop movement with his non-profit Gatto Pups and Friends which operates on Long Island, NY catering to mainly senior and disabled pups. Joe also hosts a popular comedy podcast called Two Cool Moms on the iHeart Radio Podcast Network where he and his co-host dispense sage motherly advice to fans who write in with their dilemmas, and is planning his first ever children's book, Where's Bearry?, which is out September 3 via Penguin Workshop. He also lives his life by a code of pastry and family, loving his wife, two children and cannoli.
About Mark
Mark Jigarjian is an Armenian stand up comedian & writer based in New York City best known for his work touring with the hit television show, Impractical Jokers. Mark has been seen on TruTV, Roku Channel, TBS and Food Network and is releasing his debut stand up special Larger Than Life in 2024. He's been a guest Joker on Season 9 & 10 of Impractical Jokers, winner of Roku's Dishmantled and contestant on Food Network's Cooks vs Cons. Other career highlights include performing to a sold out Madison Square Garden as part of the New York Comedy Festival in support of the Impractical Jokers. Mark, also known by Jiggy, has also built a following for his 'off the rails' livestream cooking /comedy show and festival – Tastes Funny. The festival is now in its 4th year and attracts talent and fans from around the world. Mark is a proud member of the iconic New York Friars Club and producer of the Two Cool Moms Podcast.
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