After a brief rally at Staunton's Route 66 Park, attendees marched a block up Main Street to Sandoval’s restaurant, Caldera ...

Route 66's Cucamonga Service Station was revived by a group of volunteers in the early 2000s. Now, its one of the road's best ...

Illinois will release a 13-coin Route 66 set for its 2026 centennial. Only 300 sets will be made, each with a certificate of authenticity.

Google Arts & Culture, in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, celebrated the launch of "A Cultural ...

Route 66, often referred to as the “Mother Road,” is more than just a highway; it’s an enduring symbol of American car ...

Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026 presenting the country an opportunity to authentically rewrite the narrative of the Mother Road, so-named by John Steinbeck in his 1939 novel, “The Grapes of Wrath ...

Planning a trip? Illinois releases updated highway map with Route 66 highlights, Amtrak routes, and QR codes for travel ...

Relive Illinois’ ‘80s drive-in glory—from corn dogs at Cozy Dog to shakes at Superdawg, these nostalgic classics still taste ...

Explore scenic weekend drives across Illinois offering beautiful landscapes charming stops and relaxing routes that make ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The remaining nine miles of the Route 66 bike trail in McLean County now has the funding to be completed, with grant money from the Illinois Department of Transportation, at ...

A bill in Congress aims to help businesses along Route 66. Rep. Darin LaHood introduced a bill, Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act (H.R.4338) that would designate Route 66 as a national ...