Planning a trip? Illinois releases updated highway map with Route 66 highlights, Amtrak routes, and QR codes for travel ...

Illinois will release a 13-coin Route 66 set for its 2026 centennial. Only 300 sets will be made, each with a certificate of authenticity.

Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026 presenting the country an opportunity to authentically rewrite the narrative of the Mother Road, so-named by John Steinbeck in his 1939 novel, “The Grapes of Wrath ...

Route 66, often referred to as the “Mother Road,” is more than just a highway; it’s an enduring symbol of American car ...

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, has re-introduced the Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act, with the intention ...

Samantha travels the Illinois stretch of Route 66, chock full of history and Americana! The Illinois stretch of Route 66 is chock full of American history and Americana! Samantha meets up with her ...

Called the “Mother Road,” Route 66 stretched from Chicago to Santa Monica, California, carrying millions of travelers and celebrated in songs, movies and television shows until it slowly started to ...

A float in the New Year's Day Rose Parade promoting Illinois tourism prominently features some of Springfield's Route 66 landmarks. This is the second year in a row the Illinois Department of Commerce ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. EDWARDSVILLE, Mo. – A bit of Route 66 ...

After the national network of highways funneled traffic away from Route 66, one of its gas stations was left for ruin. Then ...