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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!Returning for the 12th year, Star Wars Day is back! Join the fun Saturday, June 3rd from 11am - 4pm at the Joliet Public Library - Ottawa Street Branch. Returning this year will be a parade of costued characters, games, food vendors, Artist and Author Alley, and merch vendors. This event is open to all ages and will include games such as bean bag battle, Grogu needs yum yums, feed the jabba, imperial blaster range, and more.
Merchandise vendors will be located in the Renaissance Center and will include
Food Vendors will be located in the Library Parking Lot (Clinton/Chicago Street) and will include
This event is free and sponsored by FRIENDS of Joliet Library, TBS, City of Joliet, Joliet City Center Partnership, Joliet Township Government, D'Arcy, Old National Bank, Joliet Area Historical Museum, and the Heritage Corridor Destinations. For more information on schedule and special guest, visit the Joliet Public Library website.