Although it officially vanished 40 years ago, the remnants of Route 66 still offer a glimpse of the '?real America'?. Read More

A deadly derecho swept through parts of the Midwest earlier this week, causing major damage in parts of Illinois, particularly in suburbs within the Chicago metro area. Read More

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Hi-Way cafe owner Beth Hilburn said the single 9-foot-wide lane of highway is the original pavement of historic Route 66. "Once it's gone, it's gone, and we can't get that back. The road was built ... Read More

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(1 / 6) Strong to severe storms are expected late ... a severe thunderstorm caused destruction in downtown Joliet. The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 endured significant damage. Read More

MASSAC COUNTY, IL - On the morning of July 26, Illinois State Police responded to the scene of a semi truck crash on Country Club Road. The semi was carrying raw chicken, which subsequently spilled on ... Read More

The fabled highway turns 100 years old in 2026, and Chicago is already celebrating ... He's leading a dozen free Route 66 tours this summer, paid for by the Illinois Department of Commerce and ... Read More