It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a ...

While the Mother Road runs through eight states, Springfield has some special connections to the Chicago-to-Los Angeles route ...

Springfield, IL welcomes visitors to explore historical landmarks, Route 66 icons, and vibrant local culture. Start your Springfield journey where history comes alive: the life and legacy of Abraham ...

Cruising down Route ... attractions, good eats, and the remnants of the past preserved in all its glory. While families may not have enough time to drive the entire Route 66 from Chicago to California ...

Known as the “Mother Road” of the U.S., Route 66 connects Chicago to Los Angeles. Stacker compiled a list of 50 Route 66 attractions ... on the back of the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame ...

Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko, the director of the Illinois State Museum in Springfield, has been appointed by President Joe Biden to the Route 66 Centennial Commission. William "Bill" Thomas of Atlanta ...

Springfield 12th annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival kicks off Thursday night, but residents should expect early road closures downtown starting Wednesday. In an effort to relieve parking ...

USA TODAY readers have already made their opinions known on many Ozarks attractions ... some special claims to it. Springfield is known as the birthplace of Route 66, and for good reason.