Route 66 in Illinois: American Giants Museum keeps Americana alive
Atlanta, Illinois is the next stop on our Route 66 journey. The American Giants Museum restores iconic large size statues of figures in American culture.
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Behind the scenes of a psychological thriller filmed in Central Illinois
A film made in Central Illinois is getting its big premiere. Vijay M. Rajan, writer and director of the psychological thriller “Dark Soul River" joins the program.
Route 66 in Illinois: New film explores highway from Chicago to Los Angeles
We continue our series reflecting on 100 years of Route 66 — particularly the 300-or-so miles of it that span the 21st state. However, Route 66 goes well beyond the borders of Illinois passing through Missouri, New Mexico, Arizona, and California and this is the subject of a new film.
Route 66 in Illinois: A look into McLean County’s ties to the Mother Road
As we continue our journey on Route 66, we’re stopping in Bloomington-Normal to check out the McLean County Museum of History.
Route 66 in Illinois: Exploring Old Joliet Prison
We continue our Route 66 journey heading southwest to the city of Joliet. Operating from 1858 through 2002, the Old Joliet Prison is now a tourist site. A local history expert takes the 21st Show through the prison highlighting its history and significance to the city.
