Here are just a few of the restaurants in Illinois ... 6th St., in Springfield, is just north of the original place. It is still a popular stop for travelers along Route 66. For more ...

Damage to the Wyndham Hotel in downtown Springfield is being investigated as intentional and vandalism. The Springfield Fire ...

Route 66 has long been a symbol of adventure, history, and economic opportunity, especially in Illinois’ 53rd Senate District, where its legacy remains strong in communities like ...

Open Monday through Friday, the Route 66 Springfield Visitor Center provides walk-ins with information on the area and its attractions and, of course, plenty of stories about the historic Route 66.

Springfield will be showcased in episode nine of PBS’s “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love,” premiering later this month. On Sunday, March 23, the episode will focus on Route 66. Host ...