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Arts, Music & Entertainment in Illinois

Skyview Drive-in

1. Skyview Drive-in

1500 Old Rte 66 N, Litchfield, IL

Historic open-air cinema still in operation on Route 66.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Cinemas
Rialto Square Theatre

2. Rialto Square Theatre

102 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL

Ornate 1920s theater known for its architecture and performances.

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The Mar Theatre

3. The Mar Theatre

121 S Main St, Wilmington, IL

Vintage cinema with small-town charm still in operation.

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The Normal Theater

4. The Normal Theater

209 W North St, Normal, IL

Restored historic movie theater in downtown Normal.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Cinemas
Route 66 Gaming

5. Route 66 Gaming

100 Fritz Ln, Sauton, IL

Historic Route 66 location featuring gaming machines.

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Chicago Theatre

6. Chicago Theatre

175 N State St, Chicago, IL

Historic marquee theater and one of Chicago’s signature icons.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Theaters
Salt Shed

7. Salt Shed

1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

Adaptive reuse concert venue with industrial character and river views.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Live Music Venues
The Riviera Theater

8. The Riviera Theater

4746 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL

Historic Uptown theater known for concerts and glowing marquee.

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Decamp Station

9. Decamp Station

8767 State Rte 4, Staunton, IL

Former tavern turned event venue along Route 66.

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Wildey Theatre

10. Wildey Theatre

252 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL

Restored 1909 movie house hosting concerts and performances.

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Route 66 Raceway

11. Route 66 Raceway

3200 S Chicago St, Joliet, IL

Drag racing facility hosting major motorsports events.

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