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.
READ ON!Sit in the same room as greatest at the 2nd Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sunday, June 5th, 2022 at the beautiful Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet. Experience a special night by celebrating the rich history of Illinois’s music with live performances and on-stage appearances.
The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 will induct:
Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon will be back again this year after being inducted into the Hall of Fame last year to provide a very special induction presentation and performance tribute to Gary Loizzo of American Breed and Pumpkin Studios.
Tickets are still available and can be purchase here. Doors will open at 4PM and show begins at 5PM. For more information, visit https://rialtosquare.com/event/illinois-rock-and-roll-museum-on-route-66-2nd-annual-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony/