Route 66 was Joliet's main street before it became America's

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Original Load Date April 30, 2026, 5:02 p.m.
Last Updated April 30, 2026, 5:02 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/the-main-line-city-of-the-midwest-joliets-role-in-route-66/3930333/

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Route 66 is turning 100 years old, and it remains a bucket list adventure for many. Some travelers choose to start their journey in the southwest suburb of Joliet to avoid Chicago traffic. Greg Peerbolte is the CEO of the Joliet Area Historical Museum, where you can find a whole host of Route 66 me...