Listen Live
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!
“The new Route 66 map is a must for enthusiasts and road trippers celebrating 100th anniversary of the Mother Road.”
Here’s an updated list of events surrounding the centennial of the “Mother Road” in Springfield!
The museum and restaurant opened eight years ago, transforming what was once a condemned Stuckey’s restaurant into an international attraction.
The grant is part of the City of Lincoln and Logan County’s plan to beef up Route 66 attractions ahead of the 2026 tourism season.
Springfield is getting a share of $4 million in grants to help fund Route 66 100th anniversary celebrations.
Route 66 is Celebrating their Mother road’s 100th anniversary. The Illinois State Museum, will be Launching a new online historical database on the famous highway.
New donut-themed Route 66 sign debuts outside Mel-o-Cream on Sixth.
The museum will be housed in a building once home to a Heartland Bank branch
Bob was part of the legendary Waldmire family of Cozy Dog fame.
Mayor Buscher says Springfield will feature as many as 70 attractions related to the fabled roadway.