Built in 1858, the Old Joliet Prison stands as one of Illinois’ most enduring—and chilling—historical landmarks. Constructed with local limestone, its Gothic architecture and imposing walls once symbolized the harsh justice of the 19th century. Over its 150 years of operation, the prison housed thousands of inmates, including infamous criminals like John Wayne Gacy (for … Continue reading The Old Joliet Prison: From Fortress of Stone to Haunted Landmark
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Day 2-Epic Bike Adventure
We had ridden thirty-seven miles on Day 1 of our bike ride across Illinois, so we decided forty miles per day was our goal as we continued our journey 200 miles to the Mississippi River. The map didn’t cooperate. Towns along the Grand Illinois Trail in central and western Illinois, were not spaced in neat … Continue reading Day 2-Epic Bike Adventure
Jeanne Meeks ~ Fiction Author 