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Services & Organizations
Route 66 Shield Mural
PONTIAC | This massive two-story mural welcomes Route 66 travelers to Pontiac, a city that is deeply proud of their connection to the Mother Road. This larger than life shield, constructed by Diaz Sign Art I’m 2007, is officially the largest version of this iconic image located along the entire Route, it’s also one of most popular photo-ops located along The First Hundred Miles.
Hufendick Farm Market
PLAINFIELD | Planning a cookout along Route 66? Pay a visit to Hufendick Farm Market, located in historic downtown Plainfield. This craft butcher shop specializes in naturally raised Black Angus beef, Berkshire pork and free-range chicken. You’ll also find European traditional sausage, made from scratch soups, and more traditional butcher shop made products like house made bologna and hams.
Cities along The First Hundred Miles of Route 66 host some of the best nostalgic festivals and events you’ll find on the entire Mother Road. The history of these communities is deeply tied to this well-tred tarmac, making them the ideal place to host a 66-themed event of your own. Whether you’re looking to explore the business offerings in these bustling downtowns or learn more about the area’s natural attractions, there are a number of services you should be acquainted with while exploring Route 66.
Bank
HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY - OGLESBY
501 W. Walnut Street Oglesby, IL 61348 815-883-8473 www.hbtbank.com HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY- MINOOKA
500 Bob Blair Road Minooka, IL 60447 815-467-4474 www.hbtbank.com
Butcher
HUFENDICK MARKET
24032 Lockport St. Plainfield, IL 60544 815-436-8997 www.hufendickfarmmarket.com
Business Association
LASALLE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
PO Box 182 LaSalle, IL 61301 815-228-9368 www.lasallebusiness.org MORRIS RETAIL ASSOCIATION
220 Liberty Street Morris, IL 60450 815-941-0200 www.shopmorrisil.com PONTIAC TOURISM
115 W. Howard St. Pontiac, IL 61764 815-844-5847 www.visitpontiac.org UTICA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 413 Utica, IL 61373 www.facebook.com/Utica-BusinessAssociation-1378789332370518/
Catering & Events
CUTTING EDGE CATERING & EVENTS
904 Cottage Street Shorewood, IL 60404 815-725-9001 www.cuttingedgecatering.com Chamber
BOLINGBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
201-B Canterbury Lane Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-226-8420 www.bolingbrookchamber.org GRUNDY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITOR CENTER/ CHANNAHON AND MINOOKA
500 Bob Blair Road Minooka, IL 60447 815-942-0113 www.grundychamber.com GRUNDY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITOR CENTER/ COAL CITY
660 S. Broadway Street Coal City, IL 60416 815-634-8662 www.grundychamber.com GRUNDY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/ MORRIS
909 Liberty Street Morris, IL 60450 815-942-0113 www.grundychamber.com HERITAGE CORRIDOR BUSINESS ALLIANCE
416 Main Street Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-5997 www.MyHCBA.com ILLINOIS RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
135 Washington Street Marseilles, IL 61341 815-795-2323 www.iracc.org
1320 Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 1-815-223-0227 www.ivaced.org JOLIET REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
63 N Chicago Street Joliet, IL 60434 815-727-5371 www.jolietchamber.com LOCKPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
222 E. 9th St Lockport, IL 60441 815-838-3357 www.lockportchamber.com PLAINFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
24109 W. Lockport Street Plainfield, IL 60544 815-436-4431 www.plainfieldchamber.com ROMEOVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
101 Airport Road Romeoville, IL 60446 815-886-2076 www.romeovillechamber.org WEST SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
9440 Joliet Road Hodgkins, IL 60525 708-387-7550 www.wscci.org Education
FOUR RIVERS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
25055 W. Walnut Lane Channahon, IL 60410 815-722-9470 www.reconnectwithnature.org/ visitor-centers/freec NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS ARTWORKS
PO Box 1251 LaSalle, IL 61301 815-228-1253 www.nciartworks.com
Events & Venues
CHAPIN’S EAST BANQUETS AND TWIN RAIL PUB
502 Twin Rail Drive Minooka, IL 60447 815-735-9250 www.chapinsbanquets.com GRUNDY COUNTY CORN FESTIVAL
P.O. Box 22 Morris, IL 60450 815-942-CORN (2676) www.cornfestival.org
HIGGINS HALL
307 N. Main Street Seneca, IL 61360 815-587-4715 www.facebook.com/HigginsHall-393607187837609/ JOLIET CITY CENTER PARTNERSHIP
203 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 815-774-6066 www.jolietdowntown.com LITHUANIAN WORLD CENTER
14911 127th Street Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-8787 www.lcenter.org MARSEILLES TOURISM AND PARK COMMITTEE
Marseilles, IL 61341 815-795-2414 www.facebook.com/ Marseilles-Tourism-and-ParkCommittee-132758303424215/ MORRIS DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP, INC.
105 E. Main Street., Ste. 302 Morris, IL 60450 815-941-0245 www.downtownmorris.com RENAISSANCE CENTER
214 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 815-280-1404 www.renaissancecenter.net
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THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60631 815-373-5114 www.alz.org THE BARN AT HORNBAKER GARDENS
22937 1140 N. Avenue Princeton, IL 61356 815-659-3282 www.hornbakergardens.com/thebarn THE EAGLE PERFORMING ARTS & CONFERENCE CENTER
319 N Plum St Pontiac, IL 61764 815-844-1187 www.pontiaceagle.com THE JACOB HENRY MANSION ESTATE
20 South Eastern Avenue Joliet, IL 60433 815-722-1420 www.jacobhenrymansion.com THE LEVY CENTER
251 Canterbury Lane Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-759-3411 www.dupagetownship.com/ banquets-weddings/
Historic Associations
MAINSTREET LOCKPORT, INC.
911 S. State Street Lockport, IL 60441 815-600-2489 www.visitlockport.com WILL COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER
803 S. State Street Lockport, IL 60441 815-838-5080 www.willhistory.org LASALLE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
101 E. Canal Street Utica, IL 61373 815-667-4861 www.lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org LEMONT AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
306 Lemont St. Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-2972 www.lemonthistorical.org LOCKPORT AREA GENEALOGICAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY
222 East 9th Street Lockport, IL 60441 www.lockporthistory.org SENECA AREA HERITAGE MUSEUM AND RESOURCE CENTER
431 N. Main St. Seneca, IL 61360 815-769-5077 www.senecahistory.com WILMINGTON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
114 North Main St. Wilmington, IL 60481 815-476-9311 www.facebook.com/WilmingtonArea-Historical-SocietyIllinois-2059407644333612/ Library
JOLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY
150 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 815-740-2660 www.jolietlibrary.org
Lodging
WILL COUNTY LODGING ASSOCIATION
2405 Essington Rd. #181 Joliet, IL 60435 630-935-4603 www.willcountylodging.org Marina
STARVED ROCK MARINA
1130 N. 27th Rd. Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-4218 www.starvedrockmarina.com
Other
ARTISTIC DENTISTRY
14811 S. Founders Crossing Homer Glen, IL 60491 708-301-6060 www.artisticdentistry-pc.com ARTISTIC MEDSPA
14811 S. Founders Crossing Homer Glen, IL 60491 708-301-6060 www.artisticmedspa.com
• Complimentary Business Center • Complimentary High Speed Wireless Internet • 24 Hour Fitness Center • Earn Hilton Honors Points on Every Stay • In-Room Microwaves & Mini-Refrigerators • 43” Flat Screen HD Televisions • Indoor Heated Pool
815-676-4722
HYDROBREW
14411 S. Bell Road Homer Glen, IL 60491 708-966-2988 www.hydrobrewil.com Outdoor Recreation
RUN STARVED ROCK COUNTRY
719 Canal Street Ottawa, IL 61350 815-228-7253 www.facebook.com/RUNSRC
Park Districts
BOLINGBROOK PARK DISTRICT
201 Recreation Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-739-0272 www.bolingbrookparks.org LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT
1811 S. Lawrence Ave. Lockport, IL 60441 815-838-1183 www.lockportpark.org
Preservation
CATHEDRAL AREA PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION OF JOLIET (CAPA)
P.O. Box 3662 Joliet, IL 60434 815-726-4163 www.capajoliet.net
Promotions
HALO BRANDED SOLUTIONS
15039 S. 82nd Ave. Orland Park, IL 60462 708-226-4990 www.joemccorry.com IMPRESS PRINTING & DESIGN
1325 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60435 815-730-9440 myimpressprinting.com RAGUSA’S PROMO ADVERTISING
Joliet, IL 60435 815-922-2725 www.ragusaspromoadvertising.com Publications
DAILY HERALD
P.O. Box 280 Arlington Heights, IL 60006 630-955-6161 www.dailyherald.com/ STARVED ROCK COUNTRY MAGAZINE
110 W. Jefferson Street Ottawa, IL 61350 815-431-4200 www.starvedrockcountry.com Realty
CENTURY 21 WINDSOR REALTY
2715 Columbus Street Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-2122 www.windsorrealty.c21.com STARVED ROCK REALTY - DEE BARRERA BROKER/ OWNER
620 North Division St. (Route 178) Utica, IL 61373-0279 815-667-9990 www.starvedrockrealty.net Recreation
MARSHALL- PUTNAM FAIR ASSOCIATION
915 University Avenue Henry, IL 61537 309-364-2814 www.marshallputnamfair.org Service Centers
MARK’S SERVICE CENTER
4303 W. Jefferson Shorewood, IL 60404 815-725-9098 www.marksservicecentershorewood.com ROUTE 66 FOOD N FUEL
2401 South Chicago Rd. Joliet, IL 60436 815-724-0066 www.foodnfuel.net
Transportation
BOLINGBROOK’S CLOW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
130 S. Clow International Parkway Bolingbrook, IL 60490 630-378-0479 www.clowairport.com NATIONAL CHARTER BUS CHICAGO
3550 W Peterson Ave., Suite 104 Chicago, IL 60659 312-392-0239 www.nationalbuscharter. comchicago-charter-bus TOTAL CHARTER BUS CHICAGO
10 S. LaSalle Street. Suite 1950 Chicago, IL 60603 312-766-2242 www.totalcharters.com/chicagocharter-bus
Visitors Services
CASTLES OF THE PRAIRIE FARM TOUR
Shorewood, IL 60404 815-741-3152 HERITAGE CORRIDOR CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
2701 Black Road Joliet, IL 60435 815-727-2323 www.heritagecorridorcvb.com I&M CANAL VISITORS CENTER
754 First Street LaSalle, IL 61301 815-223-1851 www.lasallecanalboat.org OTTAWA VISITORS CENTER
1028 LaSalle Street Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-2737 www.pickusottawail.com
Uncork a Great Time at Clark’s Run
Clarks Run Antiques
215 N. Division St., Utica 815.667.7190
• Unique Antiques & Gifts • New Tasting Room • Enjoy Wine & Beer Selection
HOURS: Wed-Sat 10-5, Sunday 11-4
Closed Monday & Tuesday Clarks Run Creek Wine & Gifts
143 Mill St., Utica 815.691.8047
• Utica’s Best Kept Secret • Gifts & Wine • Bourbon • Serving Specialty Drinks • Video Gaming
HOURS: Sun, Wed, Thurs 12-7 Fri & Sat 12-9 Closed Monday & Tuesday
AWARD WINNING PROPERTY
Oglesby/Starved Rock
5 miles to State Parks Easy, off-interstate access to and from parks without traffic back-ups I-39 Exit #54 120 N. Lewis Ave. Oglesby, IL 61348
Pet Friendly • Free Wi-Fi • Guest Laundry Complimentary Hot Breakfast • Non Smoking Property Heated Indoor Pool • Microwave and Refrigerator in All Rooms
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