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Stories & News from Illinois Route 66
Executive Director at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to Depart at End of 2026
By Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway |
SPRINGFIELD – Christina Shutt, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM), announced Wednesday that she will be stepping ...
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Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership Launches 2026 Preservation and Economic Development Grant Program for Small Businesses and Attractions
By Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway |
Chicago, IL - June 23, 2026 Applications for the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership's 2026 Preservation and Economic Development Grant ...
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STARSHIP Featuring Mickey Thomas to Headline Route 66 Centennial Celebration in Springfield
By Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Legendary rock band STARSHIP Featuring Mickey Thomas will headline the Route 66 Centennial Celebration on November 11, 2026, at Route 66 Motorheads ...
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The Big Texan Steak Ranch® Launches Iconic 72oz Steak Challenge Road Show for the Route 66 Centennial
By Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway |
AMARILLO, TX — In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the historic Route 66, the Big Texan Steak Ranch is ...
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