Storm damage temporarily shutters Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66

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JOLIET, Ill. — Storm damage is the reasoning behind the temporary closure of the Illinois
Rock & Roll Museum on Rt. 66 in Joliet , as the facility undergoes immediate repairs.

The announcement came Monday following a weekend of severe weather that tore through various parts of the Chicago region.

Guests can visit a pop-up near the University of St. Francis Art Gallery museum at 25 E. Van Buren St. The downtown Joliet location will be open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A message posted on the museum’s website gave further insight into the temporary closure:

The museum suffered damage as the result of a microburst in downtown Joliet. The building did sustain some damage however we are extremely grateful that no one was injured during this tragedy.

We are fortunate that Gigantar, our exhibit artifacts and the gift shop merchandise all escaped any damage.

We are temporarily closed to the public as we work with our contractors through the cleanup process.”

Statement from the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66

Ron Romero, chairman of the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66, thanked city first responders and volunteers for their assistance in the clean-up.

Anyone interested in donating to the museum may click here .

The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 is located at 9 W. Cass Street.

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