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Stories & News from Illinois Route 66
Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Launches Inaugural Awards. Public nominations open September 1, recognizing businesses, communities and people helping keep the Mother Road alive.
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Springfield IL, September 1, 2026 - The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway is launching the inaugural Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Awards, ...
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Hundreds More Rare Images Now Available at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum through “Picturing Lincoln” Project
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SPRINGFIELD – Hundreds of rare posters and prints related to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War are now available online to ...
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The People Behind Route 66 Take Center Stage in New Main Street Documentary
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Route 66 may be a highway, but its enduring story is written by those who dedicate their lives to preserving ...
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25-Foot-Tall Cozy Dog Joins Illinois Route 66 Experience at State Fairgrounds – New Installation Celebrates Illinois Route 66, the Waldmire Family and the Power of Partnership
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Springfield IL, August 13, 2026 - A 25-foot-tall Cozy Dog, complete with neon mustard and ketchup, has been added to the ...
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