Even after nearly a century, Route 66 still turns a cross-country drive into something unforgettable. America’s most famous ...

A must-stop photo-op is coming for Route 66 fans in Springfield. Springfield city leaders said that artists are designing a ...

The city of Springfield, Missouri, has been selected as the host city for the national kickoff of America’s Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026.

Missouri governor Mike Kehoe announced at Raven Hail that the City of Springfield has been selected as the host city for the ...

The celebration to mark the 100th birthday of Route 66 will include a concert featuring A-list entertainment in Springfield, ...

EDWARDSVILLE — A Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville program aimed at training underrepresented students is in jeopardy after the Trump administration yanked its grant money. The $250,000 ...

The quirky public art pieces along Route 66 are part time capsule, part creative canvas. From fiberglass giants to a man-made forest, these art installations turn Route 66 into an unforgettable ...

WARE, Ill. (WSIL) -- UPDATE: State Route 146 West is back open as of 9:51 a.m. ORIGINAL: 8:40 a.m. - A section of highway is closed for most of the day due a train blocking the road. Authorities ...

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 ...

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Joliet is celebrating the past, present, and future of Illinois' iconic Route 66. As one of the original highways in the U.S. numbered system, it will mark its 100th anniversary next year.

QUAY COUNTY, New Mexico — A fire on April 4 badly damaged a popular restaurant on Route 66 in Tucumcari, Quay County, New Mexico. The owners of KIX on 66 tell ABC 7 News, they’re not going to be ...