Get to Know “Snake Jailbird”
Part of the story of Old Joliet Prison is its abandonment. In 2002, the Prison was closed. You saw some use from the State of Illinois, some filming (such as Prison Break), and sometime after that - it was just a building surrounded by barbed wire.
Artist Preview: Dante DiBartolo of Dante DiBartolo Studio
The artists that painted these great works has a few more in store for the Artists Showcase at The 2019 Great Joliet Prison Break-In.
Tentative Music Schedule – 2019 Great Joliet Prison Break-In
We've got an approximate music schedule for Saturday's Great Joliet Prison Break-In. Please note, all times are tentative and are subject to change.
Solitary Confinement
Learn more about "North Sag," and how you can see this building during an upcoming Prison tour or the 2019 Great Joliet Prison Break-In.
The Original Cell
As part of touring Old Joliet Prison, or as part of attending the Great Joliet Prison Break-In, you will get a chance to see one of the original cells of the Prison. The cell was able to be 4' x 7' x 7', and would be used to house two inmates.
Burnt District Artists – Progression of Sculpture Piece from Dave Wheeler
As part of touring Old Joliet Prison, or as part of attending the Great Joliet Prison Break-In, you will get a chance to see one of the original cells of the Prison. The cell was able to be 4' x 7' x 7', and would be used to house two inmates.
The Ides of March Will Be Rocking Out at the 2019 Great Joliet Prison Break-In
Dave Wheeler of Wheeler Custom Designs is working on a sculpture piece that will be displayed at the 2019 Great Joliet Prison Break-In.
The Nikki Hill Band Will be a True Highlight of This Year’s Great Joliet Prison Break-In
Rock out with Chicago's very own Ides of March Band at this years Great Prison Break In. These eight talented individuals came together to create music for their fanatic audiences all over the United States and Canada since the 1960s. The original members consist of...
Time to “Break Back In” – The 2nd Great Joliet Prison Break In to Take Place on August 24, 2019
Nikki Hill, a vocalist, lyricist, and bandleader from Durham, North Carolina known for her southern soul with a rock n' roll sound, stirred up a lot talk throughout her career. And, she will be the talk of the town after her performance at this year's Great Joliet Prison Break.
2019 Community Volunteer Days
The prison fundraiser will feature iconic Chicago band The Ides of March, as well as Hot Mess, Great Moments in Vinyl, and The Nikki Hill Band. Tickets are currently on sale for $35 per person (plus fees).
