There's certainly no shortage of interesting stops along the iconic Route 66, but not many can claim to be a favored stop of ...

As it winds from Chicago to the Pacific Ocean, Route 66 crosses rivers, canyons and mountains that beg drivers to stop and ...

Gov. JB Pritzker and other state leaders kicked off the celebration of America's 250th anniversary at Navy Pier Wednesday.

If you think you know the iconic American roadway, this digital project asks you to think again. Route 66. The name alone ...

Bruce Goff is often considered to be the greatest architect you’ve never heard of. But Chicago’s going to be hearing a lot more about him in the coming months.

Discover Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket in Willowbrook, Illinois — a Route 66 classic serving old-fashioned milkshakes, crispy ...

A look at how states from Oklahoma to Illinois to California are reviving America's most iconic highway for its 100th ...

Towering figures along Route 66 in Tulsa tell stories of Oklahoma's past and present, from the iconic Golden Driller to new ...

Good news! Central Illinois is full of quirky roadside finds! In fact, this part of the state of Illinois is where historic sites, small towns, and cheerful roadside weirdness all mingle together in a ...

In preparation for the centennial celebration of Route 66 in 2026, the Illinois State Museum has unveiled a new resource that dives into the personal stories behind the famed "Mother Road." The museum ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois State Museum is launching an online database of 100 oral histories about Route 66. The Route 66 Oral History Project database includes video-recorded interviews ...

Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026 presenting the country an opportunity to authentically rewrite the narrative of the ...