For Illinois residents, Motorheads provides an opportunity to explore an important piece of state heritage without undertaking a cross-country journey. For out-of-state visitors, it offers an ...

In this article, I’ll show you what’s new along the Illinois stretch of Route 66 in summer 2025, from giant fiberglass art and restored neon parks to fresh murals, historic pavement, and fun festivals ...

In the heart of Dwight, Illinois, where the legendary Route 66 stretches its asphalt arms across the prairie, there’s a place where pancakes achieve cloud-like perfection and bacon sizzles with a ...

NORTHBROOK, Ill. (WLS) -- A deadly crash shut down the southbound lanes of I-94 in the north suburbs on Monday, police said. Three vehicles were involved in the crash, according to Illinois State ...

State police on Thursday arrested a man hours after they say he rammed another vehicle in Salem on Route 66, injuring four people, including one who was taken to a hospital. Cody A. Salensky, 26 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday marked the opening of a new path at Carpenter Park Trail, allowing visitors to walk on a piece of history. A quarter-mile stretch of ...

The crash happened early Thursday morning on Route 66 in Salem Township, near Delmont.

Our state loves its towering Abe Lincolns and ketchup bottles. Looking for a road trip? There’s a Giants Museum in downstate Illinois along Route 66.

The debate over whether to keep the name Andy Devine Avenue or to revert to its original Route 66 title continues to elicit conflicting opinions with the centennial of the Mother Road quickly ...

The Route 66 Grant Program will help promote, develop, preserve, and educate visitors about assets along the Illinois Route 66 corridor in preparation for the 100th anniversary in 2026.