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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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Starved Rock News Starved Rock Country Welcome Center & Illinois Made Gift Shoppe
Events

Events

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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Events News Fireworks at the Joliet Slammers Stadium
I Want To...

I Want To ...

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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I Want To... News 10 Picturesque Winter Images from Around the Heritage Corridor
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Heritage Corridor CVB Board & Staff Members



Board & Staff

The mission of the Heritage Corridor Destinations is to ignite, influence and impact the visitor's experience through tourism partnerships.

The Heritage Corridor Destinations was incorporated in 1984 to service the communities along the Illinois and Michigan Canal. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of leaders in the tourism industry from the four areas serviced by the Bureau.

Staff

Robert Navarro, President & CEO
815-216-9960

Kate Meehan, Tourism Manager
815-216-9962

Nikki Roberts, Marketing Manager
815-216-9964

Debyjo Ericksen, Tourism Coordinator
815-216-9963

Claire Mierzwa, Marketing Coordinator
815-216-9968

Kevin Kollins, Marketing Assistant
815-216-9960

Bridget Gervasi, Tourism Assistant
815-216-9968

Jennifer Lowery, Starved Rock Country Welcome Center Manager
800-746-0550 or 815-667-4356 

Donna Nordstrom, Tourism Coordinator - Starved Rock Country Welcome Center
800-746-0550 or 815-667-4356

Cathy Rosen, Tourism Coordinator - Starved Rock Country Welcome Center
800-746-0550 or 815-667-4356

Heritage Corridor Destinations 2023-2024 Board of Directors

Board Mail should be sent to 701 Black Road, Suite 100, Joliet, IL 60431.
Phone Messages can be left at 815-216-9960.

Jason Berry, Chair
Village of Lemont
www.lemont.il.us

Greg Peerbolte, Vice Chair
Joliet Area Historical Museum
www.jolietmuseum.org

Tom Shaw, Secretary
Shaw Media
www.shawmedia.com

Lance Thies, Treasurer
City of Lockport
www.cityoflockport.net

Michael Barr
City of Pontiac
www.pontiac.org

Jill Bernal
LaSalle County Board
www.lasallecounty.org

Christa Desiderio
City of Joliet
www.joliet.gov

Ben Dietz
City of Wilmington
www.wilmington-il.com

Abby Farrell
Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
www.StarvedRockLodge.com

Mica Freeman
Will County Board
www.willcountyboard.com

Alice Krampits
Civic Center Authority
www.civiccenterauthority.org

Mary Jane Marini
Bureau County Board
www.bureaucounty-il.gov

Hugh O'Hara
Will County Governmental League
www.wcgl.org

Jim Riley
Grundy County Board
www.grundyco.org

Christina Van Yperen
Grundy County Chamber of Commerce
www.grundychamber.com

Julie Wilkinson
City of Morris
www.morrisil.org

Dan Bell, Ex-Officio
Illinois Department Natural Resources
www.dnr.illinois.gov

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