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Explore the historic I&M Canal with app-powered self-guided tour

‘Cruisin’ The Canal’ takes you to 175+ attractions - from SRC to Chicago

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Enjoy summer sips at Sable Creek Winery

Take a detour off The First Hundred Miles to taste these fan-favorite small batch wines

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Quiet Riot, Aaron Lewis and Theory of a Deadman to headline Streator Fest

This highly-anticipated summer festival July 31-Aug. 3 will feature a large carnival and spectacular fireworks.

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Classic Blast set to perform ‘Classic Rock with a little Bach’ at Joliet museum

Popular regional tribute act set to perform on rooftop stage of Joliet Area Historical Museum Aug. 7.

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Wine bars and taprooms along Route 66 make for excellent pit stops

Here are seven destinations for artisan drinks along Route 66, including stops in Plainfield, Lockport and Joliet.

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Classic Blast to play ‘Classic Rock, with a little Bach’ at Joliet Area Historical Museum

Popular regional tribute act set to perform on rooftop stage along Route 66

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Sunflowers return to Matthiessen State Park

Annual spectacle draws a flock near Starved Rock

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Drinkin’ with Lincoln brings breweries, wineries and distilleries to Ottawa

The two-day fest will feature 12 beverage vendors July 25-26 in downtown Ottawa.

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Festival 56’s Shakespeare in the Park Returns To Princeton

Reimagined adaptation of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ runs this weekend

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Tour craft breweries in Starved Rock Country

The Starved Rock area in the Illinois Valley is home to many breweries, including those in Utica, Ottawa and Princeton.

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Streator Fest returns with headliners Quiet Riot, Aaron Lewis and Theory of a Deadman

Fan-favorite fest to feature large carnival, spectacular fireworks

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Attractions and historic sites located off Joliet’s Route 66

More Summer excursions for all ages along The First Hundred Miles

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8 destinations to visit during Joliet’s Restaurant Week July 19-27

Here's a preview of some of the 16 restaurants offering specials during the 10-day event.

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Bishops Hill Winery’s ‘Nashville on the Hill’ series brings acclaimed artists to Joliet

The popular music series returns for its second summer, bringing intimate outdoor shows to Joliet.

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8 dining destinations to visit during Joliet’s Restaurant Week

Preview a few of the 12+ restaurants offering specials, July 19-27

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