Even after nearly a century, Route 66 still turns a cross-country drive into something unforgettable. America’s most famous highway still knows how to deliver a great story and a fantastic photo op.

Now, 14 winners from across the state are being honored for their creative messages that promote a cleaner, litter-free Route 66—just in time for the road’s 100th birthday in 2026. In total ...

The annual Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival will take ... Joliet is home to the Joliet Area Historical Museum, which will offer free admission on Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and ...

What was Route 66 like at its pinnacle — what is it today? The program will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St. in Glen Ellyn. Admission is free for ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Almost six years after reopening in 2019, the revived Route 66 hamburger joint widely considered to be America’s first drive-thru, will sell at auction. Not part of the ...