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

The Illinois State Museum's Route 66 Oral History Project database includes video-recorded interviews, as well as ...

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

The Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced the release of the new Illinois Official Highway Map. According to information from IDOT, the map includes updates to listings and ...

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

The Edwardsville Racing Association still survives today, and is planning to be active during next year's Route 66 centennial ...

You may know Illinois for Chicago and the big-city experience. Still, some of my favorite stops in the Prairie State are ...

Illinois will release a 13-coin Route 66 set for its 2026 centennial. Only 300 sets will be made, each with a certificate of authenticity.

The Illinois Symphony opened its 2025-26 season last month with a pops concert dedicated to music from Star Wars, with guest ...

Route 66, often referred to as the “Mother Road,” is more than just a highway; it’s an enduring symbol of American car ...

Relive Illinois’ ‘80s drive-in glory—from corn dogs at Cozy Dog to shakes at Superdawg, these nostalgic classics still taste ...

Explore scenic weekend drives across Illinois offering beautiful landscapes charming stops and relaxing routes that make ...