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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."
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