chairman of the Route 66 State Centennial Commission for Illinois. Signs promoting the centennial are posted throughout the Joliet Area Historical Museum, which serves as a gateway for travelers ...

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 want ...

The quirky public art pieces along Route 66 are part time capsule, part creative canvas. From fiberglass giants to a man-made ...

After graduating from EHS, Becker attended the University of Illinois and graduated in ... “I grew up just north of Edwardsville on Route 66 and my family had a business called Becker Kennels ...

Brad Winn, site superintendent since 2001, has helped the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site attract 100,000 visitors each ...

Route 66 begins its legendary journey in the bustling city of Chicago, Illinois. Known as the "Windy ... The Philbrook Museum of Art, housed in a stunning Italian Renaissance villa, showcases ...

“Edwardsville ... that. “Museums must change, and you can’t do all permanent exhibits. On the second floor we’ll have things like MRF (Mississippi River Festival) and Route 66 and we ...

From March 1 to May 31, the West End Service Station, a visitor center highlighting Edwardsville’s impact on Route 66 ... She will be presenting her lecture, “The Legendary Women of Illinois Route 66, ...

In the early 1980s the state of Illinois acquired the residence from ... created by nationally renowned artist Jane Kim – part of the Route 66 Mural Trail. Route History, Inc. 737 E. Cook St. A museum ...