January 10, 2026
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Can’t miss museums on The First Hundred Miles of Route 66

8 popular historical spots between Joliet and Pontiac

By Ryan Searl●

Bald eagles visit park near historic Route 66

Eagle Watch returns Jan. 10 to Four Rivers

By Ryan Searl●

Add some holiday fun to your trip along Joliet’s Route 66

Interactive map for light displays and where to shop for last-minute gifts

By Ryan Searl●

Discover Holiday Magic along Route 66 at Brookfield Zoo

More than 3.5 million holiday lights twinkle just off The First Hundred Miles

By Ryan Searl●

Slammers to play at Old Joliet Prison for Route 66 Centennial

Route 66 meets historic prison baseball as two Frontier League teams face off

By Ryan Searl●

Classical Blast! to play ‘Dark Side of the Yule’ on Route 66

Christmas meets classic rock at this Joliet Area Historical Museum holiday show

By Ryan Searl●

Holiday fun at the Rialto Square Theatre - Part one

Home for the Holidays, the Rialto Square Theatre’s annual season of festive special events, kicks off Nov. 21 in downtown Joliet.

By Ryan Searl●

Holiday fun at the Rialto Square Theatre - Part Two

7 more family-friendly holiday events on Route 66

By Ryan Searl●

Explore museums along Joliet’s Route 66

Travel back in time with these can’t-miss collections and historic sites

By Ryan Searl●

Boo! at the Zoo to bring family-friendly Halloween fun to Brookfield

Celebrate the spooky season at one of The First Hundred Miles’ top attractions

By Ryan Searl●