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 ...

For AAA members, a great map shows jumping-off points from the interstates for Route 66 and its attractions.The following are places I stopped at recently in Illinois along Route 66.

Adam relocated the Ariston Café to Litchfield five years later. In 1935, it was moved to its current location, 413 Old Route 66 North, Litchfield. It is one of the oldest restaurants along Route 66.

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!

The first leg of the trip winds from Chicago to Pontiac, Illinois. The town of just over 11,000 people is home to the Route 66 Museum, countless murals, and small-town vibes. WHERE TO STOP: ...

BLOOMINGTON — Towns and cities across Central Illinois are already preparing for the centennial celebration of Route 66 in 2026. "We have tens of thousands of visitors that come through the ...

The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership, a c oalition of state Route 66 associations, is offering $50,000 to provide direct grants to help Black-owned or operated businesses and attractions, research ...

Route 66 will be 100 years old in 2026 and to celebrate, the Illinois State Museum wants to hear your stories from the original highway in Illinois.