People-proofing cars has proven harder than anyone might have imagined when Chicagoans were taking out their Model T’s for Sunday drives on the Mother Road.

The National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration will be held in Springfield from April 30 to May 3, 2026, featuring ...

Hop aboard the Lincoln Service line for a nostalgic ride through Illinois, where historic Route 66 towns and charming ...

This year Route 66, America’s “Mother Road”, turns 100. Running for 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, the world’s ...

Join Springfield’s Route 66 centennial 5K on June 6 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Celebrate 100 years of history with a scenic run.

Leaders gathered Tuesday in Downtown Bloomington to announce a yearlong celebration for the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

These abandoned and nearly-abandoned ghost towns along Route 66 connect the dots between Illinois and California, and each has a unique history.

The business began as an ice cream shop in 1979 after a long wait for post-game cones. It transitioned to serving pizza in 1998 and is known for its Route 66 nostalgic decor. The family-owned ...

These Illinois restaurants fill up fast for a reason. Locals love them, tables are scarce, and the food is absolutely worth ...

Landmarks Illinois, the state's leading voice for historic preservation, will host its annual fundraiser, Preservation Forward, at The Old Post Office in Chicago on March 12, 2026. The energizing ...

Springfield will host the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration April 30-May 2, 2026, marking the 100th anniversary of the historic highway.

The Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration is coming up in a few months in Springfield to celebrate 100 years of the ...