Lemont Gets Its Kicks On Route 66

Lemont Gets Its Kicks On Route 66

From Lemont Unlocked by The Broadcast Basement

May 28, 2026 · 13 min · Season 5 · Episode 20

About this episode

The episode explores Lemont's historical connection to Route 66 as local author Jason Berry shares insights from the patio of Hughie McClafferty’s.

As Route 66 celebrates 100 years, Lemont discovers that Main Street was once part of the historic cross-country road. Join us from the patio at Hughie McClafferty’s as local author and historian Jason Berry explains how Lemont and Lockport found out they were part of The Mother Road. 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 Events Calendar www.lemontdowntown.com/signatureevents

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Lanuti, Tess Abbasi

Guest: Jason Berry

Topics covered

  • Route 66
  • local history
  • Lemont
  • community
  • small businesses

Keywords

  • Route 66
  • Lemont
  • history
  • Hughie McClafferty’s
  • local author
  • community
  • small businesses

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Broadcast Basement

Places: Lemont, Lockport, Route 66, Hughie McClafferty’s, Chicago

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