Soulsby Service Station in Mt. Olive, Illinois, along Route 66. (BILL RETTEW/MEDIANEWS GROUP) For AAA members, a great map shows jumping off points from the interstates for Route 66 and its ...

Route 66 turns 100 in 2026, and Illinois officials, tourism leaders, and enthusiasts are planning major celebrations, with Joliet serving as a key kickoff point. The centennial is expected to ...

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 ...

While the Mother Road runs through eight states, Springfield has some special connections to the Chicago-to-Los Angeles route ...

Amboy, Calif., in the Mojave Desert, off the old Route 66.Credit...Andrew Moore Supported by By Aatish Taseer Photographs by ...

The annual Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival will take place May 3 and 4 in central Illinois. This festival is a self-guided journey along 100 miles of historic Old Route 66 from from ...

To get you inspired, consider these surprising facts about the Main Street of America. Starting in Chicago, Illinois and ending in Santa Monica, California, Route 66 spans 2,448 miles, which is just ...

A cross-country drive along Route 66, stretching from California to Illinois, will kick off the 2026 Detroit Auto Show. The event will involve car enthusiasts, historians and everyday people who ...