From Route 66 icons to hidden backroad gems, I visited classic Illinois diners and discovered why these spots still matter.

These abandoned and nearly-abandoned ghost towns along Route 66 connect the dots between Illinois and California, and each ...

This tiny Illinois suburb between Chicago and Naperville is a worthwhile stop along historic Route 66 for its comfort food ...

Few travel experiences feel as deeply American as a road trip, and no road carries the weight of legend quite like Route 66. Stretching roughly 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, the highway ...

One legendary dish per spot! Discover Illinois restaurants where a single unforgettable item keeps locals coming back again ...

Planes may take you to where you want to go quickly, but nothing beats the beauty of a slow and scenic road trip down a long highway. From the Historic National Road Scenic Byway, America's first ...

From concerts to food festivals, Springfield has a full slate of events for 2026. Whether you're looking forward to a yearly tradition or want to see a new performer, there's plenty to do. Folks can ...

Missouri’s Route 66 Neon Park brings rescued vintage neon signs back to life in a small but unforgettable (and free!) roadside stop.

Strong Towns Blono is celebrating the centennial of Route 66 with a mural project created by local artists, which will create ...

This is a big year for Route 66 and to help celebrate the Mother Road’s centennial, a caravan of historic cars is driving the highway that runs from Santa Monica to Chicago. The caravan kicked off its ...

Less than three hours before tipoff of the 45 th edition of the Braggin’ Rights matchup between Missouri and Illinois, the Tigers were faced with adversity. Mizzou learned it would be without senior ...