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Stories & News from Illinois Route 66
Rare display of Emancipation Proclamation and 13th Amendment highlight Juneteenth plans at Lincoln Presidential Library
By Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway |
SPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate freedom this month with an array of special Juneteenth activities, ...
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History Comes Alive Returns for a 17th Season Starting June 4th… and Better Than Ever!
By Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway |
Springfield, IL, June 2- As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday and Route 66 marks its centennial anniversary, Springfield’s History ...
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“100 Miles of Kindness: A Route 66 Adventure” Recognized as Official Route 66 Centennial Project
By Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway |
Chicago — May 22, 2026 — “100 Miles of Kindness: A Route 66 Adventure,” an uplifting storytelling project celebrating the people and ...
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Landmarks Illinois President & CEO Bonnie McDonald Selected for a 2027 Loeb Fellowship by the Harvard Graduate School of Design
By Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway |
Chicago, IL May 15, 2026 - Congratulations, Landmarks Illinois’ President & CEO Bonnie McDonald! President & CEO Bonnie McDonald has ...
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