One of the top ten hot spots in Illinois:
Lock and Dam #15
It’s the largest roller dam in the world. Designed to divert hydro-energy and help reduce soil erosion downstream, these dams are no fun for anyone caught near the rolling side.
Home of the Blues Brothers
…at least that what it says on the liner notes from one of their albums. Also note, we traveled past the towns of Joliet (as in “Joliet Jake Blues”) and Elwood (“Elwood Blues”) on our way to Chicago on this little road trip.
No wait, it says it right here