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Will County, IL

17 Best Things to Do in Will County, IL

Will County is one of the more underrated areas in Illinois, especially if you want a good balance of history and nature. Easily its most popular city is Joliet, where you can find an abundance of historical landmarks along with scenic attractions along the Des Plaines River. The county also

Bolingbrook, IL

16 Best Things to Do in Bolingbrook, IL

Bolingbrook is a lovely village in Illinois, just 30 miles southwest of Chicago. Part of the village is in Will County, and another extends to DuPage County. The area used to be sparsely settled farmland until Interstate 55 opened access to it. The village traces its origins to young families

Free Things to Do in Aurora, IL

15 Free Things to Do in Aurora, IL

The grand city of Aurora, Illinois, is historic, fast-growing, brimming with nature, and steeped in culture. It’s located on the western edge of the Chicago metropolitan area and belongs to four counties: DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will. After Chicago, it’s the second most populous city in the entire

Free Things to Do in Joliet, IL

15 Free Things to Do in Joliet, IL

Joliet is a city and seat of Will County in northeastern Illinois. It is nestled on the Des Plaines River, which is 40 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. James B. Campbell from Ottawa initially named the city "Juliet" in honor of his daughter. It was later renamed "Louis Jolliet" in

15 Best Things to Do in Lockport, IL

Lockport is a city born out of the famous Illinois and Michigan Canal. This small but vibrant city in Will County, Illinois, started in the early 1800s after the construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal's headquarters. The canal, back in the day, was a vital waterway that connected the