History and roadside wonders converge in a fascinating tour of the Great Rivers & Routes region of Southwest Illinois — where ...

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 ...

The 100th birthday of Route 66 is Nov. 11, 2026, and the Mother Road has obviously seen better days. Once chock-full of busy, neon-lit motels, gas stations and greasy spoons, good portions of the ...

Route 66 extends nearly 180 miles across the Texas Panhandle. About 20 miles east of the border, the town of Adrian advertises itself as the route’s midpoint, equidistant to Chicago and Los Angeles.

CHICAGO — Illinois is preparing to take centre stage in 2026 as it leads the U.S. celebration of the Route 66 Centennial. With more than 300 miles of the legendary highway passing through the ...

History Museum on the Square in Springfield, MO is opening a new temporary exhibit called Roadside Gems: Rediscovering Route 66's Cultural Attractions.

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

SPRINGFIELD, IL – MARCH 1 Cozy Dog art and Route 66 memorabilia line the counters and walls at the Cozy Dog Drive In in Springfield, Il on March 1, 2019. (Photo by Eva Russo for The Washington Post ...

It's known as the “Mother Road” of the U.S. Here's a list of 50 Route 66 attractions for any traveler looking to make the eight-state road trip.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announces that Springfield, Missouri will be the host city for the national kickoff celebration April 30, 2026 for the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

Springfield has been chosen as the host city for the nationwide kickoff of America’s Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026.