From The Road
Stories & News from Illinois Route 66
City of Joliet Awarded National Park Service grant for Old Joliet Prison
By Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway |
The City of Joliet has received notice of an award of a $35,000 grant from the National Park Service to ...
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Springfield Tourism Contributes to Record Economic Growth in Illinois
By Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway |
Springfield & Sangamon County generated $17.2 million in local tax revenue and $536.8 million in visitor spending. Springfield, Ill., September ...
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Black Experiences Grant Program Part of Road Ahead’s Centennial Celebration
By Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway |
Route 66, USA-Historic Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026, and the party is starting. The Route 66 Road Ahead ...
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Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant to Support Women Across The Mother Road
By Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway |
Route 66, USA – The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership is celebrating Women Equality Day with the 2023 Route 66 ...
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