With the iconic Route 66 turning 100 in 2026, there's no better time to visit the birthplace of the 'Main street of America' in Illinois. The roadtrippers' dream route touches on a dozen historic ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, Ill., is located a few blocks north of U.S. Route 66. It’s just one of many ...

Route 66 is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, with travelers increasingly seeking flexible and authentic ...

Illinois honors Route 66's centennial with a new detailed map highlighting historic sites, towns, and cultural impact across ...

As Route 66 marks its 100th year, a stretch of highway in southwest Illinois is preparing for a busy year. Known as the Last 100 Miles of Route 66, the corridor runs through a string of small ...

Projects include a 1950s-themed picnic at One Normal Plaza on June 7, a commemorative logo and a mural at Sprague's Super ...

“Get Your Kicks on Route 66” was a 1946 song by Bobby Troup and my trip last week along what John Steinbeck called the “Mother Road” surpassed expectations. Much of the 1926, east-west, 2,448-mile ...

The allure of the Mother Road is a powerful thing, drawing travelers from every corner of the globe to experience a slice of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MCLEAN COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) — Visit BN is receiving a grant to fund different projects revolving around the Route 66 centennial ...

The Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, Ill., is located a few blocks north of U.S. Route 66. It’s just one of many attractions and historic landmarks near the historic highway. Photograph ...