While the Mother Road runs through eight states, Springfield has some special connections to the Chicago-to-Los Angeles route ...

A longtime director in the chancellor's office at the University of Illinois Springfield has been named to a federal commission created to celebrate the centennial of Route 66 in 2026. The ...

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Amy Beadle from VisitSpringfieldIllinois.com about summer fun in Springfield, including Route 66, The Land of Lincioln, the Bourbon Journey, lodging and ...

Vice President, Miles Partnership Dale Oglesby, Member, Kansas Route 66 Association Joan Sestak, Director of Community & Government Relations, University of Illinois - Springfield Hon. Juliana ...

Springfield, IL welcomes visitors to explore historical landmarks, Route 66 icons, and vibrant local culture. Start your Springfield journey where history comes alive: the life and legacy of Abraham ...

Springfield is known as the birthplace of Route 66, and for good reason ... Arizona, New Mexico and Illinois will accept Sixty-Six instead of Sixty we are inclined to agree to this change.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri governor Mike Kehoe announced at Raven Hail that the City of Springfield has been selected as the host city for the national kickoff of America’s Route 66 ...