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Canal Towns

Canal Towns

A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today.  The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date. 

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Freedom. The Open Road. The American Dream. All are still alive on The Mother Road. The nostalgia of diners, museums, tourist stops and neon lights are there for you to visit as you make the drive from Chicago to Santa Monica, CA. You can still get your Kicks on Route 66!

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A visit to Starved Rock State Park consists of many sights to behold, including breathtaking views of its many canyons and awe-inspiring scenes of eagles flying during the winter month.

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The Heritage Corridor is filled with events that are waiting just for you.  Live music, fun festivals, learning programs, and active adventures await.

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Are you looking for a specific type of place to visit in the I&M Canal Heritage Corridor?  If you're a craft beer fan, you will love the Heritage Corridor Ale Trail?  Seeing a thrilling journey or just an escape, check out Adventure Outside Chicago.  We've got all the info to unlock your next trip right here.

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Bid On Your Favorite Christmas Tree and Take It Home!

 

The Grundy County Historical Society and Museum presents their Festival of Trees. The annual fundraiser to help fund operations. 

 

Members of the community decorate a number of Christmas trees, centerpieces, and wreaths. Visitors will find every size and style imaginable, traditional to whimsy and everything in between. 

 

This year, you will be able to bid online or in person. Please go to https://richardaolson.wordpress.com/home/auctions/11-28-20/ to bid online. 

 

You may also preview all lots in person at the Museum until November 28th. All bidding ends at 12:00PM on November 28th.

 

Also this year, besides the Festival of Trees, there will be a raffle with prizes including a 7 night Galena Getaway, a Star Wars Spectacular Holiday Gift including a loaded Christmas tree with ornaments, Legos and more plus a Holiday Dinner for 4! For more information go to www.grundyfestivaloftrees.com

 

What a wonderful way to start the Holiday Season, good luck to all the bidders!?

 

The museum is located at 510 W. Illinois Avenue in Morris and open Thursday-Saturday 10:00AM-3:00PM and Sunday 12:00PM-3:00PM. 

 

For more information, visit https://homefortheholidaysmorris.com/events/festival-of-trees/

 

Scenes from the Corridor