Waldmire was also recognized as a gentle soul with a hippie spirit, living a nomadic lifestyle in his iconic 1972 VW Microbus ...

Waldmire died in 2009 of cancer, before he could finish painting a map of the Route 66 stretch through Illinois on a wall of the museum.

Continuing east of Jericho, the Route 66 town of McLean boasts a museum, opened in 1991 in a former brassiere factory, dedicated to barbed wire — the devil’s rope, as it’s often called.

The American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois isn’t just another roadside attraction—it’s a colossal trip back to when gas ...

For bibliophiles, the Route 66 Flea Market represents a particularly dangerous temptation for both time and financial ...

Close to $670,000 is coming to Central Illinois communities and businesses thanks to grant money aimed at boosting tourism ...

You could once get your kicks on Route 66, and for some, kicks meant criminal activity. Al Capone used to hide out at a restaurant along the infamous highway.

Discover the best of Illinois’ Great Rivers & Routes region—where charming river towns, scenic views, and historic Route 66 landmarks create the perfect road trip adventure.

Route 66 took shape in 1926 and debuted in 1927, resulting in a meandering 2,445 mile highway hodge podge that began in Chicago and ended in LA.

Million of travelers will choose to see the USA this 4th of July and beyond via a “Great American Road Trip” featuring back ...

Route 66 in west Tulsa is about to get a little more Jurassic with a new 66-foot tall dinosaur statue.

Route 66: Illinois ties to the devil’s rope, an infamous gap and a Texas-sized challenge in the Panhandle June 20, 2025 at 11:33 a.m.