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Jan. 3 ceremony set for Starved Rock photo contest winners

Winners have been named in the 2025 Starved Rock Photography Show.

By Ryan Searl and Tom Collins●

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●

For holiday shopping on Route 66, head to historic Wilmington

Explore downtown boutiques along The First Hundred Miles

By Ryan Searl●

Starved Rock Country Holiday Gift Guide: Part One - Made In SRC

Explore locally made artisan goods, perfect for the gift-giving season

By Ryan Searl●

What’s on tap at Keg Grove Brewing Company in Morris

Keg Grove Brewing Company opened in a former fire station in Morris in 2024.

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●

Kick off the holiday season in Starved Rock Country

Two family-friendly festive events happening this weekend

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Visit Pontiac’s Hometown Holidays and shop downtown boutiques

8 popular boutiques to explore after the festive lighting ceremony

By Ryan Searl●

Starved Rock Country’s Winter Cabin Guide

Explore cozy seasonal lodging locations

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●

Exploreum Children’s Museum Launches Sparkle Spectacular Tree Auction

Bid online or on-site through Nov. 21

By Ryan Searl●

Holiday fun at the Rialto Square Theatre - Part Two

7 more family-friendly holiday events on Route 66

By Ryan Searl●

Fan-favorite craft burgers in Starved Rock Country

Explore a few of our favorite dining destinations in the Starved Rock region

By Ryan Searl●

‘Lincoln’s Ottawa: Stories from Valley View’ gives exclusive look inside historic home

‘Lincoln’s Ottawa: Stories from Valley View’ take guests on a tour of several historic sites in the Illinois Valley related to Abraham Lincoln.

By Ryan Searl●