WHERE THE MOTHER ROAD BEGINS

Since 1926

Route 66 defined a remarkable era in our nation’s history – and it lives on today in Illinois' many Route 66 roadside attractions, museums, and restaurants – it's the shining ribbon of blacktop we call 'The Mother Road'.

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Chicago, IL

Founded in 1971, Landmarks Illinois is the state’s leading voice for historic preservation. As a membership-based nonprofit organization, they promote preservation, restoration and adaptive reuse of buildings and sites of many types in order to leverage our past to create a better future. Landmarks Illinois is pleased to announce it has acquired Illinois Main Street (IMS), a robust community development network focused on commercial corridors, downtown districts and small business economic development, from its partners at Main Street America.

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  • Javapalooza

    Javapalooza 2026

    Edwardsville, Litchfield, Staunton, Granite City IL, United States

    Take your sweet time savoring the smells, reveling in the flavors and immersing yourself in the rich and vibrant coffee culture of the Great Rivers & Routes region during Javapalooza…

  • Henry's Rabbit Ranch Soft Grand Opening

    Henry’s Rabbit Ranch on Route 66 – Soft Grand Opening!

    Henry's Rabbit Ranch 1107 Old Route 66, Staunton, IL, United States

    Mark your calendars for our Soft Grand Opening — Sunday, October 25 from 10 AM–4 PM! We’ve been working like crazy behind the scenes, and we’re finally ready to start showing you what’s next at the Ranch. Come spend the day with us and: - Shop our brand-new gift & souvenir shop filled with fresh…

  • 26th Annual Art Walk

    26th Annual Art Walk in Downtown Bloomington

    Downtown Bloomington Art Galleries Center-Monroe-Main-Jefferson-Locust Streets, Bloomington, IL, United States

    Join us for the 26th Annual Art Walk in Downtown Bloomington this November!Thurs., Nov. 5 from 5 - 8 p.m.Fri., Nov. 6 from 4 - 9 p.m.Sat., Nov. 7 from…