Stunning drone video shows Old Joliet Prison, famous ‘Blues Brothers’ filming site

Name: Stunning drone video shows Old Joliet Prison, famous ‘Blues Brothers’ filming site
Uploaded: 2026-04-30T18:11:54Z
Duration: 2 min 36 s
Description: Take a look at incredible aerial footage of the Old Joliet Prison, one of the most iconic filming locations in Illinois. The historic site, best known for its role in The Blues Brothers, is captured from above, highlighting its massive stone walls, guard towers, and decades-old architecture that still stands as a reminder of its past.

FOX LOCAL Chicago · Apr 30, 2026 · 2m 36s

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Take a look at incredible aerial footage of the Old Joliet Prison, one of the most iconic filming locations in Illinois. The historic site, best known for its role in The Blues Brothers, is captured from above, highlighting its massive stone walls, guard towers, and decades-old architecture that still stands as a reminder of its past.