July 28, 2025
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Wine bars and taprooms along Route 66 make for excellent pit stops

Here are seven destinations for artisan drinks along Route 66, including stops in Plainfield, Lockport and Joliet.

By Ryan Searl●

Enjoy summer on the water in the Illinois Valley

Harbor Inn vacation rentals at Heritage Harbor, located near Ottawa on the Illinois River, give guests a relaxing getaway.

By Ali Braboy – Shaw Local correspondent●

Breathtaking road trips in the Midwest, across the U.S.

Here's a list of some of the most beautiful road trip ideas in the U.S.

By Shaw Local News Network●