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

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

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 ...

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

As Illinois celebrates the 100th anniversary of the historic Route 66, state tourism leaders are encouraging travelers to experience the Mother Road one stop at a time through a Route ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois State Museum is celebrating the 100th anniversary of U.S. Route 66 with a new exhibit, and they’re promoting it with free admission to the Illinois State Fair.

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 ...

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 ...

The road that helped stitch the nation together with automobile travel turns 100 this year. As the starting point for Route 66, Illinois plays a central role in launching centennial celebrations. From ...