The Edwardsville Racing Association still survives today, and is planning to be active during next year's Route 66 centennial ...

The Cozy Dog Drive In stands proudly along Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois, a beacon to hungry travelers with its distinctive roof and iconic signage announcing “FOOD” in letters large enough to ...

You may know Illinois for Chicago and the big-city experience. Still, some of my favorite stops in the Prairie State are ...

Hailed as the nation's best road trip, this winding route stops at countless towns and attractions, and it's having a big ...

On day 34 of the government shutdown, the United States is just one day away from having the longest shutdown in history.

The U.S. Postal Service has announced many of the stamps it will release in 2026. “This early preview of our 2026 stamp program underscores the Postal Service’s commitment to celebrating the artistry ...

After the national network of highways funneled traffic away from Route 66, one of its gas stations was left for ruin. Then ...

Illinois will release a 13-coin Route 66 set for its 2026 centennial. Only 300 sets will be made, each with a certificate of authenticity.

With the ‘Mother Road’ celebrating its 100th birthday next year, Laura French goes back to where it all began and explores the birthplace of America’s most famous highway ...

In collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Google is launched a new virtual Route 66 experience with ...

Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026 presenting the country an opportunity to authentically rewrite the narrative of the Mother Road, so-named by John Steinbeck in his 1939 novel, “The Grapes of Wrath ...

The thrill of walking through a truly abandoned place is unmatched for any dedicated historian or urban explorer. Missouri ...