A new Route 66 centennial exhibit in Springfield opens June 10, featuring artifacts, photos and stories from five years of ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois State Museum is celebrating the 100th anniversary of U.S. Route 66 with a new exhibit ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The road connecting east and west also connects the past and future. Route 66 is celebrating its ...

Joe Barr, a 66-year-old ultra-endurance cyclist, is attempting to set a Guinness World Record by riding the entire length of ...

Centennial Sculpture Series” effort says the 16 sculptures that are scattered around town could just be the beginning. Heidi ...

Visit Springfield has released a four-episode documentary-style video series, "Springfield on 66", celebrating the legacy of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While Springfield isn't the physical starting point of Route 66, it is the birthplace of the iconic highway's name. This year's ...

Just off the dock at Lake Springfield, past the lighthouse and beneath several bridges, sits a hidden piece of Route 66 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A must-stop photo-op is coming for Route 66 fans in Springfield. Springfield city leaders said that artists are designing a major sculpture to honor the Mother Road. It will ...

A float in the New Year's Day Rose Parade promoting Illinois tourism prominently features some of Springfield's Route 66 landmarks. This is the second year in a row the Illinois Department of Commerce ...

The West Central Neighborhood Alliance in Springfield announced a new initiative to support local businesses along historic Route 66, according to a community announcement. The Mother Road Business ...

Can travelers drive the Mother Road only on battery power without charging dictating the itinerary? If yes, where should they ...