Tribune reporter Jonathan Bullington and photojournalist E. Jason Wambsgans set out next week to travel the length of Route 66 ahead of the highway’s centennial next year.

Traveling Route 66? One of the first stops to make is in Springfield, Illinois. With so much to see, do, and taste, there are ...

While families may not have enough time to drive the entire Route 66 from Chicago to California, there is plenty to do and see right here in Illinois. And it doesn’t matter whether you have a few days ...

When the federal government decommissioned Route 66 in 1985, many assumed its glory days were over ... This popular Chicago restaurant has been serving hearty breakfasts since 1923, three years ...

"Play Hooky in Illinois" is the theme of the float this ... More: I love a parade: Springfield Route 66 landmarks will be front and center New Year's Day Performers on the front of the float ...