Major League Baseball

Joliet Slammers — owned by Veecks, Bill Murray -- to play in prison from 'The Blues Brothers'

The Veeck family is at it again. Before the Frontier League's 2026 season kicks off, the Joliet Slammers are going to play an ...

Joliet Slammers to host 'Big House Ballgame' at Old Joliet Prison in April

Old Joliet Prison, which was open from 1858-2002 and featured in the 1980 movie "The Blues Brothers," will host "The Big ...
Chicago Tribune

Of Notoriety: ‘Blues Brothers’ 45th anniversary screening at Old Joliet Prison Oct. 4

I spent a decade at the Michigan City Prison as an adjunct instructor for Purdue University, and then, in a twist of fate, was cast in a small speaking part role as a reporter in the 2009 Universal ...
WUWM

Dan Aykroyd and daughter Stella Aykroyd on 'Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake'

JOHN BELUSHI AND DAN AYKROYD: (Singing as the Blues Brothers) Everybody needs somebody. Everybody needs somebody to love. SIMON: In the 1980s, "The Blues Brothers" was a cinematic celebration of music ...