Here's where to find intriguing art and architecture in the state's capital — home to more than 51 miles of the iconic ...

When the craving is for real hash browns, meatloaf, and pie that feels familiar on the first bite, these Illinois diners keep ...

A new book celebrates U.S. 41, an overlooked route that also celebrates its 100th birthday in 2026.

Travelzoo has unveiled its Best Bets for 2026 — a curated list of 10 destinations chosen for their major milestones, new flight routes, and innovative sustainability efforts. Travel expert Gabe ...

Baseball is making a return to the Old Joliet Prison in honor of the upcoming Route 66 centennial next year. The Joliet Area Historical Museum and the City of Joliet announced ...

See dates, locations, and event details for the 2026 HOT ROD Drag Week, launching at Route 66 Raceway as part of the Route 66 ...

SIUE Athletics will take on a new look in 2026 to celebrate the centennial of Route 66, a historic highway that runs directly ...

SIUE athletics celebrates centennial of iconic highway Route 66 by playing as 66ers in selected games in 2026.

When Route 66 was established in 1926, it did not include Detroit. But for an upcoming trek along the road, the Detroit Auto ...

The 2026 HOT ROD Power Tour rolls along historic Route 66 from Illinois to Oklahoma, June 8–12, 2026, celebrating the highway ...

Smithsonian magazine's picks for the best books about travel of 2025 include Adventures in the Louvre, On the Hippie Trail ...

A century after Route 66 connected Chicago to Los Angeles, the last town bypassed by Interstate 40 remains one of the highway ...