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From Joliet to Normal: Red Carpet Corridor is the ultimate Illinois Route 66 road trip
The annual Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival will take place May 3-4 in central Illinois. This festival is a ...
Route 66 stops that prove it’s still America’s highway
Even after nearly a century, Route 66 still turns a cross-country drive into something unforgettable. America’s most famous ...
Illinois 116 is being redone in Pontiac. Here's what you need to know
Expect Illinois 116 through Pontiac to be a construction zone through November this year as the Illinois Department of ...
Springfield will host national kickoff of Route 66 centennial celebration with concert
The celebration to mark the 100th birthday of Route 66 will include a concert featuring A-list entertainment in Springfield, ...
2026 Detroit Auto Show will be capstone of cross-country tribute to Route 66
A cross-country drive along Route 66, stretching from California to Illinois, will kick off the 2026 Detroit Auto Show. The ...
Discover the retro charm of a Route 66 road trip through New Mexico
Spend the rest of your time in diners such as Del’s Restaurant, which shares a birth year with the route and is known for its ...
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City of Springfield named host city for national Route 66 Centennial kickoff
Bill Thomas, Chairman Dwight Cannon, Illinois Elizabeth Olwig ... International Working Group U.S. National Route 66 Centennial Commission Congress established the Route 66 Centennial Commission ...