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 ...

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.

For those willing to slow down and experience a taste of America that largely goes unseen, these small towns are well worth the detour.

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: ...

The centennial of Route 66, the nation's first transcontinental highway covering a total of 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, California, will be marked in 2026. The famed highway was ...

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.

The Rose Parade route is five-and-a-half miles with a large part of that on Colorado Boulevard, which was part of Route 66. The Mother Road's centennial will be marked in 2026.