When the federal government decommissioned Route 66 in 1985, many assumed its glory days were over. But decades later, the ...

A cross-country drive along Route 66, stretching from California to Illinois, will kick off the 2026 Detroit Auto Show. The event will involve car enthusiasts, historians and everyday people who want ...

SJR 12, filed by Senator Balkema, recognizes Illinois’ deep historical connection to Route 66. The state holds a unique place in the highway’s history, as it was the first to fully pave the road and ...

CHICAGO (April 8, 2025) – Chicago State University (CSU), an institution with a proud legacy of serving underrepresented communities, has named HBCU veteran Bobby Rome II as the school's first ...

“We’ve bought a property that’s actually on Main Street, which is Route 66,” Joe Trigalet said. “We’re planning to move the tower to Main Street.” The Chrysler sign currently sits a block away from ...

The Route 66 Art Crawl ... For the kick-off event, the Art Emporium 66 Warehouse will serve as a gathering point where local artists can display their creations. Free face painting and live ...

Nathan Eovaldi will try to shut down Nico Hoerner and company when the Texas Rangers play the Chicago Cubs on Monday at 7:40 p.m. ET, at Wrigley Field. The Cubs have the 20th-ranked team ERA among ...

Muffler Men, Paul Bunyans and other fiberglass behemoths tower over diners, gas stations and roadside attractions, adding a quirky charm to Route 66. As you head west from Chicago, the first Muffler ...

Who the servers greet by name and start pouring ... piece of Route 66 history. The Mother Road may have been officially decommissioned decades ago, but its spirit lives on in places like this. Route ...

Semi-private jet company JSX has announced it’s launching a new route between John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, California, and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) beginning June 19.

The vibrant turquoise and red exterior of Clanton’s Café stands as a colorful beacon on Route 66, promising comfort food treasures within those striped awnings. Photo credit: Mark Smith Let me tell ...