From The Road
Stories & News from Illinois Route 66
Road Ahead Awards 19 Route 66 Preservation & Economic Development Grants
By Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway |
Route 66, USA – Route 66 is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2026, and the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership ...
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VisitBN Unveils Special Centennial-Themed Events Honoring 100 Years of Illinois Route 66
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McLean County Museum of History, Bloomington IL, January 20, 2026 VisitBN (the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau) announced a ...
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Carlinville Gears Up for Route 66 Jubilee in June, 2026
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The excitement is already building for a major festival in Carlinville this June that will celebrate the 100th anniversary of ...
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Strong Towns Blono Sidewalk Wayfinding Mural Project
By Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway |
The 2026 artist application is now open for Strong Towns Blono Sidewalk Wayfinding Mural Project sidewalk murals. The theme this ...
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