Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker toured It’s Electric Neon Sign Park in Granite City on Monday to kickoff a calendar year of ...

GRANITE CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois leaders officially began celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Route 66, marking a century since the iconic highway first connected communities across the ...

Today, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Department of Agriculture ...

With over $500,000 in new grant money, VisitBN will use the funds to continue projects, renovations and updates to McLean ...

Route 66 was officially designated in 1926, linking Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, across eight states.

A neon-lit Route 66 stop in Illinois filled with statues, milkshakes, fries, and old-school charm: easy to love, hard to forget, and worth slowing down for.

On Route 66 in Illinois, this diner delivers no-fuss comfort food with a side of nostalgia. Perfect for road-trippers craving ...

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, Ill., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VisitBN (the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau) announced a yearlong celebration of the centennial of Historic Route 66 in ...

Governor JB Pritzker joined state leaders to celebrate the official kickoff of the Route 66 Centennial, marking 100 years since the highway was created.

Visit BN has received a grant of over $500,000 from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to fund projects such as murals, revitalization of Route 66 attractions, and additional ...

If you’re looking for a fun and nostalgic road trip this summer, Illinois’ stretch of Route 66 has some fresh and exciting stops to explore. From giant roadside art to pop‑up galleries along the old ...