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Digs with Dignity
Digs with Dignity What a terrific event for a fantastic organization, Digs with Dignity. Through partnerships with multiple Chicago-based...
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Jul 281 min read


Unilever: Hellman's Mayonnaise Chicago Plant
It was a real treat to serve all the employees (all three shifts) at Unilever, the makers of Hellman's Mayonnaise! Thank you Unilever!
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Jul 281 min read


Let Freedom Rock Festival in Wilmington Illinois
Let Freedom Rock is almost here! Do not miss out on all the fun activities we have planned for the night. We have food, beer, kid's...
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Jul 281 min read


Wilmington Farmers Market in the Historic Downton District
Wilmington Farmers Market Thank you Wilmington for a great turn out! We enjoy being part of your community!
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Jul 281 min read


The Landing Pad Gift Shop Grand Opening in Wilmington Illinois
The Landing Pad Officially Opens in Wilmington with Ribbon Cutting Celebration Wilmington, IL – May 22, 2025 The Landing Pad,...
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Jul 281 min read


The Gemini Giant Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Wilmington Illinois
Gemini Giant unveiling, South Island Wilmington Illinois WILMINGTON — Wilmington Mayor Ben Dietz will be on hand for Saturday afternoon's...
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Jul 281 min read


White Fence Farm on Historic Route 66 in Romeoville Illinois
Built by Stuyvesant "Jack" Peabody on a 12 acre plot of a larger 450-acre farm (Lemont horse farm in the early 1920s). It struck gold...
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Jul 261 min read


Prince Castle former Location in Berwyn
The Taco Bell restaurant at 6956 Ogden Ave was originally a "Prince Castles", an Ice Cream store back in 1941. It was a chain established...
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Jul 251 min read


Slerbas Standard Station in Berwyn
At 7020 Ogden Ave. was " Carl Slerba. Standard " listed in 1957. We believe it is the current tire shop at 7000 Ogden. It has a curved...
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Jul 251 min read


Former Phillips 66 Service Station
Turn right along 16th St. and head north for seven blocks to visit a former cottage-style Phillips 66 gas station. At 6801 16th St, to...
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Jul 251 min read


Richards Restaurant and Lounge Berwyn.
Turn left along South Harlem and head north for almost one mile. At 3011 South Harlem Ave. is the classic building that housed Richards...
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Jul 251 min read


Berwyns Top and Trim
At 6609 Ogden Ave. Ogden Top & Trim is a three generation business founded by Frank Nesladek in 1919. Restorations of classic cars and...
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Jul 251 min read


Berwyns Car Spindle
On the SW corner of Lombard Ave with Ogden Ave, at 6226 Ogden Ave, is Paisans Pizzeria and Bar, with its "mini-spindle" (a car kebag)...
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Jul 251 min read


White Castle in Berwyn on 66
This is the Oldest Original Site of the White Castle chain on Route 66. The building dates back to 1939, and has been modernized over the...
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Jul 251 min read


Original site of the Muffler Man Holding Hot Dog in Cicero Illinois on 66
At 6150 W Ogden Ave., Cicero. The 19 foot tall that stood here is now located in Atlanta, Illinois, as the Muffler Man Holding Hot Dog...
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Jul 251 min read


Berwyns Toys and Trains on Route 66
Berwyn’s Toys & Trains is a family owned toy and hobby shop located in Berwyn since 1992. Our original location was on Harlem avenue, but...
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Jul 252 min read


Cindy Lyn Motel, Cicero Illinois on 66
The Cindy Lyn Motel opened in 1960 with 18 rooms. The Cindy Lyn Motel was built on Historic Route 66 to attract travelers headed into...
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Jul 241 min read


Henry's Hot Dogs on 66, Cicero, Illinois
In 1946 Bill Henry was a shipping clerk for the Crane Company, a manufacturer of plumbing fixtures in Chicago. That summer he hauled a...
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Jul 242 min read


Former Kildare Gas Station
Drive west, and on the corner with Kildare (4300 Ogden) is a former 1940s gas station that has been modified, its three service bays have...
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Jul 241 min read


Former Mercury Oil Gas Station
Continue west along Ogden and, to your right on the SW corner of Ogden and S Western Ave. (1254 S Western Ave) is a vintage service...
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Jul 241 min read
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