From The Road
Stories & News from Illinois Route 66
Mary Lincoln biographer to Headline Conference on Illinois History
By Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway |
SPRINGFIELD – A complicated first lady, enslaved people starting new lives, women fighting for fair housing, even actors performing on horseback ...
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The Great American Road Rally premieres September 16th and runs weekly through November 25th on The CW Network, celebrating Route 66
By Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway |
The Great American Road Rally premieres Wednesday, September 16th on The CW, celebrating Route 66 through cars, celebrities, incredible stories, and ...
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McLean County Visitor Spending Reaches $549 Million in 2025
By Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway |
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, Ill. — Visitors spent $549 million in McLean County in 2025, a 5.8% year-over-year increase of $29.9 million, according to ...
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West End Service Station in Edwardsville Named 2026 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation National Preservation Award Honoree by Landmarks Illinois in the Stewardship Category
By Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway |
The historic West End Service Station has been named a 2026 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation National Preservation Award honoree by ...
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