| Source | WLS AM |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | June 26, 2026, 11:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | June 26, 2026, 11:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wlsam.com/2026/06/26/worlds-first-dairy-queen-to-be-revived-as-route-66-landmark-in-joliet/ |
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The world’s first Dairy Queen is being revived to be a Route 66 landmark in
Joliet.
The Dairy Queen was opened up by J.C. McCullough and Sherb Noble on June 22,
1940 at 501 N. Chicago. St. in downtown Joliet.
The Joliet Area Historical Museum is leading the project along with the City of
Joliet an...