Springfield, Illinois is celebrating Route 66’s 100th anniversary with historic attractions, classic diners, art exhibits, and major events throughout 2026.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Springfield is marking the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with a 5K run on June 6. The Centennial Route 66 5K will start at 8 a.m.

Visit Springfield and the Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference have announced that the Capitol City will host the 2026 ...

Route 66 was one of the most iconic roads in America. Established in 1926, the paved highway covered over 2,000 miles between Chicago and Los Angeles and offered a clear route to those traveling out ...

If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be the time: Route 66 turns 100 this ...

GRANITE CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois leaders officially began celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Route 66, marking a century since the iconic highway first connected communities across the ...

Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation’s main arteries, people around the world still flock to it to take the quintessential ...

A century-old Route 66 bakery in Illinois serving fresh pastries and hearty comfort food, an unforgettable stop worth the detour.

Springfield is marking the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with a 5K run on June 6. The Centennial Route 66 5K will start at 8 a.m. at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience, according to a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. GRANITE CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois leaders officially began celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Route 66, marking a ...