With Route 66 turning 100 on Nov. 11, 2026, there are a plethora of museums and roadside attractions to see along the historic Mother Road. Additionally, lots of food options abound — from old-school ...

After the national network of highways funneled traffic away from Route 66, one of its gas stations was left for ruin. Then one day, it was revived.

The Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis is hosting its Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure exhibit from Nov. 15 to Jan. 19, featuring a new Route 66 scene, extended hours, and intricate replicas of ...

The Route 66 Oral History Project database includes video-recorded interviews and world-searchable written transcriptions.

Illinois State Museum unveils 100 personal Route 66 oral histories, featuring travelers and locals, honoring the Mother ...

Illinois State Museum unveils a Route 66 Oral History Project with 100 narratives ahead of the road's centennial.

Hailed as the nation's best road trip, this winding route stops at countless towns and attractions, and it's having a big ...

State legislators authorized $3.75 million to help keep daily commercial flights operating between Springfield and Chicago.

There's more to Illinois than Chicago. In fact, the Prairie State has lots ... which was ranked as one of America's best ...

Dinner features comfort food classics like meatloaf, roast turkey with all the trimmings, and country-fried steak. Each comes with sides that taste homemade because they are. What makes Tony’s special ...

Lincoln’s downtown square emerges as a perfectly preserved tableau of American small-town life, with buildings that have witnessed over a century of history while continuing to serve the community’s ...

Stories from Route 66 seeks to unite local residents, business owners, and historians with the next generation of ...