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.
READ ON!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!
READ ON!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.
READ ON!The Heritage Corridor is filled with events that are waiting just for you. Live music, fun festivals, learning programs, and active adventures await.
READ ON!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.
READ ON!This page is meant to be a resource for our small business partners that are currently effected by the Coronavirus and the subsequent guidance and Stay-at-Home order from the state government.
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Heritage Corridor Destinations Grant Program
Click here to visit the Heritage Corridor Destinations Grant Program Home Page.
Information on the Illinois Small Business Loan Fund
Click here for more information about the Illinois Small Business Loan Fund.
Information on the Downstate Small Business Stabilization Fund
Click here for more information about the Illinois Small Business Stabilization Fund.
Illinois DCEO Covid-19 Business Resources
Click here for a pdf with Emergency Business resources from the DCEO.
Enjoy Illinois All In Illinois Campaign
Click here to find out more about the Enjoy Illinois "All In" Campaign
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Information
More links to resources
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