About this episode

The episode explores the celebration of Route 66 by the sister cities of Lemont and Lockport, highlighting local art and community engagement.

Two sister cities unite to celebrate their origins on Route 66. Lockport Mayor Steven Streit and his wife Wendy bring their love of art to the forefront with unique benches marking 100 years of The Mother Road. Local artist Rob Moriarty then shows off the bench he created for the Village Green in Lemont Downtown. Get a detailed look at this work of art along the ”Original Detour.” Chris Lanuti and Tess Abbasi can’t wait to unlock Lemont for you. Subscribe for free on your favorite podcast player and never miss an episode! Lemont Unlocked is a podcast produced by The Broadcast Basement with Lemont Downtown — the beloved southeastern Chicago suburb formed by immigrants over 150 years ago. Today, Lemont Downtown has become a hub for small businesses, shares a rich culture within an engaged community, and is full of history and charm. The Lemont Unlocked podcast tells the stories of the natural landscape, local businesses, and fun hidden gems. 🔗 Discover Lemont Downtown Website: www.lemontdowntown.com Podcast: www.lemontdowntown.com/unlocked Instagram: www.instagram.com/lemontdowntown Facebook: www.facebook.com/lemontdowntown Email & SMS: Subscribe here 🎉 Explore our Signature…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Lanuti, Tess Abbasi

Guests: Steven Streit, Wendy Streit, Rob Moriarty

Topics covered

• Route 66
• art
• community
• local history
• sister cities

Keywords

• Route 66
• Lemont
• Lockport
• art
• community
• benches
• local artist
• history
• sister cities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lemont Unlocked, The Broadcast Basement

Places: Lemont, Lockport, Route 66, Village Green, Lemont Downtown, Chicago

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