Charles Berry Jr. and Melody Berry-Eskridge, the son and daughter of music legend Chuck Berry were in Joliet on Saturday for the opening of an exhibit to their father at the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum.

Senate Resolution 502 was introduced at the request of the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum in Joliet, which formally presented the honor to members of REO Speedwagon during a special recognition event held in March.

The Country Mansion in Dwight will celebrate 100 years of Route 66 on Sunday with the "Mother Road at the Mansion" event.

Joliet’s new City Square hosted its first event Friday for what doubled as a concert and car show to mark the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66.

Joliet welcomed visitors and residents alike to its inaugural event at the new City Square downtown on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Thousands of baseball fans fill the Old Joliet Prison for a preseason game between the Joliet Slammers and the Gate Way Grizzles on Thursday afternoon.

Joliet may have an extended weekend like none other with a unique series of events starting Thursday that pay tribute to the city’s place in history and its future.

An outdoor “social district” around Joliet's new City Square is still early in discussion, city officials said.

Downtown City Square will be the site of live music, story times for kids, community celebrations, Star Wars Day and the return of Race Fan Rally.

Local businesses and organizations have an opportunity to gain visibility while contributing to the look of downtown Joliet through the Boulevard Banners program.

Team announces 'prison inspired uniforms' will be auctioned off. First 1,000 fans get tin cup souvenirs.

The City of Lockport returned to C2E2, Chicago's largest comics and entertainment convention, in 2026 promoting Comicopolis and the city's

The village of Romeoville will be putting in a new Route 66-themed stop in recognition of the famous roadway’s 100th anniversary.

The map takes a nostalgic look at America’s most famous highway and sights to see in Illinois, while providing a historical timeline of the route’s evolution and its cultural impact.

City events director urges organizations and businesses planning Route 66-themed activities to post them on VisitJoliet.com.

Special events director Ann Sylvester provided a preview this week of activities planned for the new Joliet City Square.

County elections, leadership changes at the Diocese of Joliet and for some large school districts are just some of the stories we will be following this year.

The “Big House Ballgame” will represent the long history of organized baseball played at the prison.

Trolley tracks and elevator cars found underground have delayed full opening date to April 1 and pushed up construction costs for square and Chicago Street to nearly $22 million.

Artist Sijia Chen spent time meeting with Joliet residents this past week to explain the Dome of Unity design and gather their involvement.

Participants will learn how to grow an oak tree from an acorn, discover more about Joliet’s urban forest and ongoing efforts to protect it, according to the city of Joliet.

From national touring acts at a rock club to public orchestral shows in the park, there’s an event for everyone happening in downtown Joliet.

The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum hosted a Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Rialto Theatre in Joliet on Sunday, Sept. 14.

Performers include Richard Marx, Enuff Z'Nuff, Billy Branch with Elevation and more at the Sept. 14 ceremony.

The Tenth Annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference will be held Oct. 9-11 ahead of the 100th anniversary year of the historic Route 66 in 2026. It will be open to the public.

Joliet is one of five cities that will host a festival to kick off the 100th Anniversary of historic Route 66.

Ann Sylvester and Emmanuel Lopez have joined the staffs of the city of Joliet and the Joliet City Center Partnership respectively, offering new outlooks for the future of downtown and other parts of the city

The City of Joliet has named Ann Sylvester as its new director of cultural affairs and special events. She previously worked for the city of Chicago's special events department.

Joliet has provided nearly $210,000 so far to restaurants, bars and other small businesses to offset impact of construction from $20 million downtown improvement project.

The Gemini Giant now has a neighbor near his new home on South Island Park in Wilmington.

The Gemini Giant now has a neighbor near his new home on South Island Park in Wilmington.

The Landing Pad, a U.S. Route 66 souvenir shop, celebrated its grand opening near the Gemini Giant on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

A man from Texas was accused of using a skimming device at the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet to divert funds from legitimate vendor sales into his personal account, police said.

Traffic around the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet will increase Thursday through Sunday as the NHRA races are happening there this weekend.

The annual Red Carpet Corridor Festival for Route 66 returns this weekend to Joliet. The festival is designed to accentuate such points of interest as the Old Joliet Prison.

The new Landing Pad in Will County won't have burgers and fries, but it will be a Route 66 souvenir shop 'just steps away' from the relocated Gemini Giant is Thursday.

The new Landing Pad in Will County won't have burgers and fries, but it will be a Route 66 souvenir shop 'just steps away' from the relocated Gemini Giant is Thursday.

The Joliet City Center Partnership and 11 downtown businesses are celebrating the 1980s on May 3.

The Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 will combine 2024 and 2025 inductions in a ceremony at the Rialto in September.

The summit is an “opportunity to connect with Route 66 enthusiasts, community leaders and tourism experts,” according to the Joliet Area Historical Museum website. Registration is required.

Mayor Terry D'Arcy gives speaks about the city's near and far future in presencation to Joliet Rotary Club.

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.

Heritage Corridor Destinations held an open house on Jan. 8 for its new office at 701 Essington Road, Suite 100 in Joliet. Attendees at the open house included business partners, community leaders and stakeholders.

Visitors came from near and far to witness the iconic Gemini Giant reclaim his right as a U.S.Route 66 roadside attraction during a homecoming event in Wilmington.

The Gemini Giant Homecoming will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, with the official ribbon cutting at 2 p.m., at South Island Park, 201 Bridge St. in Wilmington,

Downtown theater enjoys a good week after being shut down over asbestos issues.

Joliet and state officials on Wednesday celebrated park improvements funded through state grants made available along Route 66 ahead of the historic highway’s 100th anniversary year in 2026.

Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet resets Hall of Fame induction ceremony for March 30.

The Rialto Square Theatre plans to reopen Oct. 22 after a prolonged closure connected to an asbestos removal project. “We’re as confident as we can be at this point,” said Rialto Executive Director Wade Welsh.

Induction ceremony for the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum was to be held Oct. 20. But the Rialto Square Theatre remains closed over an asbestos violation found in July.