Joliet is one of six communities nationwide — and the only one in Illinois — selected as an official Route 66 Centennial Kickoff city.

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

The mission of the Road Ahead Partnership is to revitalize and sustain Route 66 as a national icon and international destination The year 2026 marks the centennial anniversary of Route 66, America's ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Springfield is ready to kick off the holiday season in style during its tree lighting event. Visit Springfield said the event is set to begin at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, ...

How Oklahoma is leading the revival of America’s most iconic highway. Plus, a look at how states from Illinois to California are reviving the Mother Road for its 100th anniversary. ByLaura Begley ...

The Illinois State Museum is launching an online database of oral histories in celebration of the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66. The museum will have 100 oral histories which includes video ...

Hundreds of vendors are gearing up for the holiday season through holiday markets. Holiday markets congregate small businesses into niche settings for shoppers to get ahead on their holiday shopping, ...

SPRINGFIELD — As part of the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026, the Illinois State Museum has launched an online database of 100 oral histories about the Mother Road.

In preparation for the centennial celebration of Route 66 in 2026, the Illinois State Museum has unveiled a new resource that dives into the personal stories behind the famed "Mother Road." The museum ...

Your device does not support the audio. SPRINGFIELD – In anticipation of the 100th anniversary of legendary Route 66 in 2026, the Illinois State Museum (ISM) has launched an online database of 100 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois State Museum is launching an online database of 100 oral histories about Route 66. The Route 66 Oral History Project database includes video-recorded interviews ...