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Canal Towns

Canal Towns

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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Route 66

Route 66

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!

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Starved Rock

Starved Rock

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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The Heritage Corridor is filled with events that are waiting just for you.  Live music, fun festivals, learning programs, and active adventures await.

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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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Star Union Spirits takes home gold and silver medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Star Union Spirits in Peru, IL was awarded a Gold Medal for their new 75-25 Light Whiskey and a Silver Medal for their American Corn Series Apply Brandy Barrel Light Whiskey at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

The 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition is one of the most respected and influential spirits competition in the world and the awards are some of the most reliable and universal indications of spirit excellence. Last year, Star Union Spirits won two Double Gold awards for their Navy Strength Dark Rum and Reserve Rum and Gold Medal for their Rested Agave.

Their 75-25 Light Whiskey name comes from the mash bill of 75% corn and 25% rye, aged in an American Oak charred barrel and bottled at 107 proof/ 53.5 ABV. The American Corn Series Light Whiskey aged in an Apply Brandy Barrel is made of 90% corn, rye, and malted barley, aged for one year in used Star Union Spirits toasted oak Brandy barrels.

You can learn more about Star Union Spirits at www.starunionspirits.com. If you’re in the Starved Rock Area, it’s just a short drive down to Peru, IL where you can enjoy freshly made cocktails at their tasting room.

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