Blue Whales, Will Rogers, advertising giants, antique filling stations and vintage automobiles are all part of the Route 66 ...

Springfield is moving forward with plans to install a new Route 66 monument — a 20‑foot illuminated crown called Queen’s Gate 66 — but nearby businesses say construction and ...

Revving up for its 100th anniversary, Route 66 is experiencing a culinary renaissance, offering everything from humongous hot ...

These five Midwest destinations preserve 1950s Americana through Route 66 relics, historic storefronts, classic diners, and ...

Mayor Misty Buscher announced today that Springfield Green is going back into gear with its first major efforts focusing on ...

Events going on in and around Jacksonville during the week ahead.

The business began as an ice cream shop in 1979 after a long wait for post-game cones. It transitioned to serving pizza in ...

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

The Route 66 centennial celebration will kick off April 30 in Springfield with a live broadcast of the TODAY show and concert ...

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

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.

Springfield is marking the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with a 5K run on June 6. The Centennial Route 66 5K will start at 8 a.m. at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience, according to a ...