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Old-School Dairy Queen In Joliet Becomes Route 66 Selfie Magnet
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Old-School Dairy Queen In Joliet Becomes Route 66 Selfie Magnet

Richard M. Sullivan
Jun 22, 2026

The Joliet Area Historical Museum and city partners will restore the original Dairy Queen storefront at 501 N. Chicago St. into a Route 66 'selfie stop' with archival and grant support.

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