Springfield, Illinois is celebrating Route 66’s 100th anniversary with historic attractions, classic diners, art exhibits, and major events throughout 2026.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. GRANITE CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois leaders officially began celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Route 66, marking a ...

Discover a quirky Route 66 stop in Illinois packed with retro vibes, tasty diner food, ice cream, and larger-than-life ...

With its glowing neon signs, retro diners and restored motels, Route 66 continues to attract travellers wanting to experience ...

A century-old Route 66 bakery in Illinois serving fresh pastries and hearty comfort food, an unforgettable stop worth the detour.

It’s no wonder the legendary Mother Road remains a road trip firm favourite — but where to begin with such an epic journey?

Route 66 turns 100 in 2026, and Illinois officials, tourism leaders, and enthusiasts are planning major celebrations, with Joliet serving as a key kickoff point. The centennial is expected to boost ...

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, Ill., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VisitBN (the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau) announced a yearlong celebration of the centennial of Historic Route 66 in ...

There are faster ways to get from Chicago to Los Angeles, but none have the allure or cultural cachet of Route 66. To John Steinbeck, it was the Mother ...

A century ago, bootleggers were roaring down Chicago’s newly paved streets and the shops that once served horse-and-buggies were adding gas pumps and offering mechanical repairs. In 1926, with ...

For the first time, players of SCS Software’s American Truck Simulator will have the opportunity to drive a digital ...

Illinois Route 4 today is mostly a two-lane road that connects rural communities from central to southern Illinois. Its heritage, though, runs much deeper. Not only is the route one of the oldest ...