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Stories & News from Illinois Route 66
SMTD Unveils “Buddy” the Route 66 Anniversary Celebration Bus
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Springfield, IL – The Sangamon Mass Transit District (SMTD) unveiled “Buddy” the bus today, wrapped to celebrate the 100th Anniversary ...
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Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Route 66 Episodes Designated an Official Route 66 Centennial Project
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Chicago — April 14, 2026 — Six episodes of the award-winning PBS travel series Samantha Brown’s Places to Love featuring America’s iconic Route 66 have ...
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Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Launches Commemorative Visitor Guide and Business Directory for Centennial
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Springfield, IL — April 15, 2026 — The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Mother ...
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Route 66 Trading Cards Releasing in All Eight States
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The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership, in collaboration with multiple statewide Route 66 organizations, is launching a collectible series of ...
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