WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Amy Beadle from VisitSpringfieldIllinois.com about summer fun in Springfield, including Route 66, The Land of Lincioln, the Bourbon Journey, lodging and more!
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Illinois' Bustling Route 66 Stop Is Packed With Quirky Attractions, Outdoor Fun, And Historical Sites
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 ...
Our Route 66 road trip ended at the beginning, at East Jackson Boulevard and South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, where a brown sign hanging 12 feet high on a light post tells people they’ve reached the ...
Unpack those decorations and toss on your best sweater because fall is officially under way! Springfield is celebrating German style this weekend, but there’s plenty of other ways to enjoy the first ...
World-renown Route 66 starts in downtown Chicago. But you’ll want to motor west to Springfield, roughly 200 miles from the Windy City, to find the best of the Mother Road. “The big cities don’t have ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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. It’s time once again for our Best of the ...
In a week, downtown Springfield will be bustling with live music, vintage cars and thousands of travelers who share a common passion: The Mother Road. Springfield's 12th annual Birthplace of Route 66 ...
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