On Saturday, October 5th, S.E. Gross students will be offered another Social Studies Experience! The students will explore the I & M Canal and the waterways that helped make Chicago the trade and transportation hub of America. The experience includes a trip to the historic canal towns of LaSalle & Utica, including a boat ride down the canal, pulled by mule! The trip will also include a visit to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center at Starved Rock and the LaSalle County Museum.