The People Behind Route 66 Take Center Stage in New Main Street Documentary
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Route 66 may be a highway, but its enduring story is written by those who dedicate their lives to preserving ...
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25-Foot-Tall Cozy Dog Joins Illinois Route 66 Experience at State Fairgrounds – New Installation Celebrates Illinois Route 66, the Waldmire Family and the Power of Partnership
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Springfield IL, August 13, 2026 - A 25-foot-tall Cozy Dog, complete with neon mustard and ketchup, has been added to the ...
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Springfield, IL Route 66 Conference to Offer Exceptional Value and Expanded Experiences
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Springfield, IL (August 4, 2026) — Visit Springfield and Cheryl Eichar Jett, founder of the Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference, ...
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Museum, StoryCorps, and Illinois Humanities Collecting and Preserving Stories to Commemorate America 250 on Saturday, August 8th, in Downtown Bloomington
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Bloomington IL, August 4, 2026: McLean County residents have the opportunity to add their stories to the Library of Congress ...
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