Events
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Elkhart Historical Society – Route 66’s History & Future – Scott McCoy
Horsefeathers/Wild Hare Cafe 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL, United StatesThe 2026 calendar will give many an opportunity to “Get their Kicks on Route 66”, as part of the Mother Road’s 100th anniversary. To help begin the celebration, the Elkhart Historical…
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Gillespie 100th Anniversary Route 66 Chicken & Beer Dance
Gillespie Civic Center 115 North Macoupin Street, Gillespie, IL, United StatesA milestone in American road history is coming to Gillespie as the town marks Route 66’s 100th anniversary with a Roaring ’20s–themed night of food, music, and dancing. The 100th…
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Chris Vallillo’s Forgottonia at The Eagle Theater in Partnership with The Pontiac Public Library
Eagle Performing Arts Center 319 N Plum St, Pontiac, IL, United StatesThe Pontiac Public Library has received a Creative Projects award from the Illinois Arts Council to bring the new show Forgottonia to the Eagle Center For The Performing Arts in Pontiac, IL on Saturday, March 21st, 2026. “We are thrilled to welcome Chris back to Pontiac for another unforgettable show. Forgottonia is a truly unique…
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The Journey of Mollie’s War: WACS and World War II
Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, United StatesAs JAHM celebrates Women's History Month, the museum will host Cyndee Schaffer - Co-Author and Presenter of this extraordinary look into the history of women in the military, based largely in part on her mother's (Mollie) first-hand experience as a WAC (Women’s Army Corp) in WWII, from her time in the Medical Intelligence Division to…
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Dedication Ceremony for Historic Route 66 New Starting Point at Navy Pier
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the City of Chicago will formally recognize Navy Pier as the starting point of the iconic roadway. “This move symbolizes how…
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Event postings are limited to events held in Route 66 communities in Illinois, and are a benefit to members of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway.