As Illinois marks the Route 66 centennial, visitors from around the world are stopping in Illinois to experience original ...

Kidzeum of Health in Science is marking its eighth birthday and the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with a family-friendly ...

Ryan Chiaverini's Route 66 trek stopped in Springfield, Illinois at Cozy Dog Drive In and Ted Drewes Frozen Custard in St Louis.

This Illinois village, an hour from Chicago and 40 minutes from Springfield, has a nostalgic diner and ice cream parlor, plus ...

As Illinois celebrates the 100th anniversary of the historic Route 66, state tourism leaders are encouraging travelers to ...

Events are well underway as Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. And here in Illinois, the historic mother ...

This summary was written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. LIVINGSTON — For 40 years, Felipe de la Cruz Tenorio of Majorca, Spain, dreamed of driving America’s famed Route 66. He ...

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield Illinois about why Springfield and the Illinois stretch of the iconic Route 66 should be at the top of your travel list during the ...

Springfield’s freshest retro diner is closing their doors to locals and tourists, just ahead of the Illinois State Fair. On ...

Springfield is marking the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with a 5K run on June 6. The Centennial Route 66 5K will start at 8 a.m. at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience, according to a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration is being held right here in Springfield this year, and ...