Route 66 often conjures images of quaint small towns, but its foundation has always been rooted in Chicago.

A downtown art gallery has unveiled an exhibition of curated work from a local artist known for his work related to Route 66.

In this article, I’ll show you what’s new along the Illinois stretch of Route 66 in summer 2025, from giant fiberglass art and restored neon parks to fresh murals, historic pavement, and fun festivals ...

Route 66 took shape in 1926 and debuted in 1927, resulting in a meandering 2,445 mile highway hodge podge that began in Chicago and ended in LA.

Discover the best of Illinois’ Great Rivers & Routes region—where charming river towns, scenic views, and historic Route 66 landmarks create the perfect road trip adventure.

A multi-state coalition is trying to educate people on the history and significance of Route 66 while preparing to celebrate its centennial.

The History Museum on the Square is opening its new Roadside Gems exhibit, highlighting the journey and reasons behind traveling along Route 66 in Springfield, and the exhibit will be on display ...

Organizers hope "Tulsa's Route 66 Capital Cruise" will feature 3,000 cars in a massive parade along the historic highway.

The Williams Route 66 Marathon is unveiling its final “Icons of Route 66” medal featuring the Blue Whale of Catoosa ahead of the event’s 20th anniversary this November.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has officially opened a new open space in the East Mountains. Officials came together to hold an opening celebration for the Route 66 Open Sp… ...

Southbound lanes of Illinois Route 394 in Sauk Village reopened Monday morning after a deadly crash, Illinois State Police said.