They were on a mission from God. There are few things that are more Illinois than The Blues Brothers whose movie has become a cult classic and many of the real Illinois filming locations are the same then as they are now as new photos and videos prove.

The Blues Brothers was filmed in 1979 and released in 1980 starring Dan Aykroyd and the late John Belushi. Numerous locations around Illinois including Joliet and, of course, Chicago featured prominently in the film. Just a few weeks ago, gluecement on YouTube captured video of what those real Illinois places look like now compared to 1979.

See Iconic Blues Brothers Illinois Filming Locations Then and Now

Gallery Credit: gluecement via YouTube

There will never be another Blues Brothers and few characters will ever be associated with culture in Illinois like they were ever again.

Planes, Trains & Automobiles Missouri & Illinois Sites Then & Now

Gallery Credit: Ryan's Retroverse via YouTube

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