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Stories & News from Illinois Route 66
Sold-Out Chicago World Premiere Sends Route 66 Centennial Roadshow Rolling Across Illinois
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Chicago, September 04, 2026 - The Route 66 Centennial celebration is officially rolling. Following a sold-out world premiere that drew nearly 900 ...
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Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway to Host Inaugural Mother Road Conference on Historic 100th Anniversary of Route 66 on November 11th, 2026
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Springfield IL, September 3, 2026 - On November 11, 2026, exactly 100 years after the commissioning of the legendary Route 66, the ...
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Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund Opportunities Announced by National Trust For Historic Preservation
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The most enduring highway in our public consciousness, Route 66 represents a unique moment in history that continues to define the nation’s ...
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Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Launches Inaugural Awards. Public nominations open September 1, recognizing businesses, communities and people helping keep the Mother Road alive.
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Springfield IL, September 1, 2026 - The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway is launching the inaugural Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Awards, ...
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