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Culinary Tour of Starved Rock Country: Part One

Explore 7 popular spots to dine and imbibe in SRC

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Start your trip to Starved Rock Country

5 fan-favorite visitor centers and gift shops

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Great Moments in Vinyl To Play ‘Tribute to Rod Stewart′ at Joliet Area Historical Museum

Local favorites Great Moments in Vinyl to play best of Rod the Mod

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Honor History of Illinois Rock in 2025 Along Route 66

See Illinois-based musicians and live performers live on the Rialto’s stage

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Starved Rock Lodge to host whiskey dinner

Special dining experience to feature whisky selection by Princeton’s Barrel Society.

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Six can’t miss wineries and wine bars along Route 66 in Joliet, Plainfield and more

From Romeoville to Pontiac and everything in between, you’ll be surprised at all the hidden gems you discover during your wine-sampling excursion along Route 66.

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Princeton Restaurant Week serves up a unique culinary showcase

Enjoy prix fixe menus at ten participating locations

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Stream all of Heritage Corridor Destination’s ‘Secrets and Surprises’

Podcast series packs big historical tales into micro episodes

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National musicians perform at Uptown Grill’s Playlist Theatre concert series

The La Salle restaurant serves up live music from nationally touring artists at a small venue.

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Starved Rock Lodge’s Trolley Trio Progressive Dinner returns

The next multi-course dining event is March 20.

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Explore authentic prairie along The First Hundred Miles of Route 66

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie welcome center reopens

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Famed fried chicken stops along The First Hundred Miles of Route 66

Can’t miss eateries add flavor to your road trip

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Live music and libations in Starved Rock Country

This winter, explore nightlife and craft drinking destinations in the Illinois Valley area.

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Live music and libations in Starved Rock Country

This winter, explore nightlife and craft drinking destinations

By Ryan Searl●

Looking For Lincoln Along Historic Route 66

9 significant historic sites just off The First Hundred Miles

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