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Get your kicks on Route 66! As you plan to make your way through at least Springfield’s part of the historic route on this 100th anniversary year, check out all the stories and events we have here, and are constantly adding. Plus, read more about the national landmark highway! Thank you to our sponsors for making this page possible: Wellman’s Lawn Care and Recon Techs!
“We literally ate our way through Illinois.”
The Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference is in Springfield.
The fairs were among the most affordable in the Midwest this year, according to Pritzker’s office.
Parts of 14 downtown blocks were closed for all the cars that participated.
Chicagoan Pat Bertolettti wins first competition with 51 dogs down.
Living history, and a Route 66 conference, are among the activities for the public in Springfield in October.
Professional eaters from all over North America will take part.
“Stories from Route 66 in Central Illinois” is out now.
The biggest festival yet celebrating the 100th anniversary!
Ballooning in Lincoln has drawn a following for decades.