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Stories & News from Illinois Route 66
Chicago Announces New Starting Point for Historic Route 66 at Navy Pier
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February 12, 2026, Chicago, IL - In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the City of Chicago will ...
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Booking.com Named Official Travel Partner of the Route 66 Centennial, Spotlighting the Great American Road Trip
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NEW YORK, February 11, 2026 – In a year when 79%* of travelers are craving spontaneous, flexible road trips, Booking.com ...
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Illinois Governor Pritzker Celebrates Route 66 Centennial Kickoff
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GRANITE CITY — On February 9th, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the ...
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2026 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival – Super Early Bird Registration Now Open!
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Super Early Bird Registration Ends March 15!! Grab the discount and get registered for the 25th International Route 66 Mother ...
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