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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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Route 66

Route 66

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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Starved Rock

Starved Rock

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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Opening Reception at NCI ARTworks

NCI Artworks will be hosting an opening reception for the photgraphic work of Paula Guttila and Shanna Dugan, Friday, May 12 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM in the west wing of the Westclox buiding. This month long reception is free and welcome to all. 

Paula Guttilla is a professional photgrapher who during her childhood, developed a love of nature and a talent for nature photography. Having transferred to the Illinois Valley, Guttilla refined her photography skills, eventually landing almong the top 10 photographer finalists of the 50,000 submissions to the Smithsonian Institute photography contest for her work entitled, "Dancing Tree, Altered." Many of her photographs have been featured in state, regional, and national magazines. 

Shanna Dugan's photography can be seen as haunting and beautiful. Some of her work evoke the complexity and darkness of the objects, but captures the joy. Her photography is thought provoking and intense.

Both Paula and Shannon's work will be showcased at the gallery and available for purchase on the night of the opening recption. The will also be available on the NCI ARTworks website. Attend the opening reception on May 12, then visit the month long exhbit on weekdays or by appointment. Call (815) 866-5167. 

NCI ARTworks is a non-profit arts agency dedicated to supporting and expanding the arts community in LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam counties. 

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