In this article, I’ll show you what’s new along the Illinois stretch of Route 66 in summer 2025, from giant fiberglass art and restored neon parks to fresh murals, historic pavement, and fun festivals ...

Illinois has invested millions over the last few years on Route 66 redevelopment and promotion, said Eric Wagner with the state tourism office. “Route 66 is huge for us,” he said.

The Illinois stretch of Route 66 is chock full of American history and Americana! Samantha meets up with her best friend for pit stops at the iconic Polk-a-dot Drive-in, the Pontiac Oakland Auto ...

Illinois has invested millions over the last few years on Route 66 redevelopment and promotion, said Eric Wagner with the state tourism office. “Route 66 is huge for us,” he said.

Adam Alexander Photography 2016 / Courtesy Illinois Office of Tourism Route 66 is more than a sprawling, 2,440-mile connection between Chicago and Los Angeles. It’s a destination unto itself.

The museum is open daily from 7 a.m. Ron Metzger’s restaurant just off Interstate 55 boasts the world's largest Route 66 sign, a 32-foot-by-32-foot emblem that was installed by Ace Sign Co. in 2020.

Take the long way driving the United States "Mother Road" -- Route 66 from Chicago to St. Louis. Where to stop, stay, eat, and drink.

The exhibit is set to open in 2026 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66. To prepare, the museum launched a “collecting initiative” as an effort to assemble historical objects of the ...

Route 66 begins in Chicago and ends in Santa Monica, California, covering a total of 2,448 miles. The famed highway was established on Nov. 11, 1926 and lost its official national designation in 1985.