We should reach our final destination of Chicago early tomorrow so this will be our last day to just drive and enjoy the sights. Jay decided to start out with a power breakfast at a local Springfield, Il restaruant, Jungle Jim's, and ordered the "Ponyshoe". We then headed out to enjoy the small towns between Springfield and Joliet. We really dodged a bullet today in Williamsvilee, Il. We thought we were going slowly through the town but then the Police pulled us over for speeding! Fortunately, he was nice and gave us a warning but I was really nervous that we were going to end up in the "Mayberry" court.
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Sonrise Donuts since 1932 - Springfield, Il |
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Jungle Jim's restaurant, our stop for breakfast - Springfield, Il |
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Jay had the local dish called "Ponyshoe" - layered toast, sausage, fried eggs, and hashbrowns covered in gravy
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The beautiful State Capitol building - Springfield, Il |
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A Smiley Face water tower for the town of Atlanta, Il - How Fun! |
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Atlanta, Il - City Hall and Police Station - 1912 |
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Now this is one BIG Hot Dog Man!! - Atlanta, Il |
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Now this is called traveling in Style! |
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Restored 1932 Standard Station - Odell, Il |
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Great mural ! |
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Jay and the Blues Brothers - Braidwood, Il |
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Polka Dot Drive-In - Braidwood, Il |
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Carol and the Blues Brothers at the Polka Dot Drive-In
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Gemini Giant - Launching Pad Drive-In - Wilmington, Il |
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Rialto Theatre - Joliet, Il |
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Great mural on the side of a downtown building - Joliet, Il |