This week on On The Map, Dave Plier welcomes WGN Radio’s very own Dave Schwan while they invite the Chair of Illinois’ Route ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — The Illinois Department of Transportation is releasing a new Route 66 Map to honor the iconic road’s ...

The Mother Road is turning 100 this year. It wouldn't be something to celebrate without Arizona. Here's why and how to ...

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT KOAT.COM. HAPPENING TODAY. IT IS THE 99TH BIRTHDAY OF ROUTE 66. THE MOTHER ROAD ORIGINALLY RAN FROM CHICAGO TO CALIFORNIA, PASSED RIGHT THROUGH NEW MEXICO. TODAY, AS WE HEAD INTO ...

Dust storms like this one on “Black Sunday” near Beaver, Oklahoma, pushed thousands of families onto Route 66, the road Steinbeck later called “the Mother Road.” Route 66 earned its nickname in 1939, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the release of a new Illinois Route 66 Map in honor of Route 66's 100th birthday. Illinois Transportation Secretary Gia ...

How Oklahoma is leading the revival of America’s most iconic highway. Plus, a look at how states from Illinois to California are reviving the Mother Road for its 100th anniversary. ByLaura Begley ...

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

If you’re looking for a fun and nostalgic road trip this summer, Illinois’ stretch of Route 66 has some fresh and exciting stops to explore. From giant roadside art to pop‑up galleries along the old ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "This move symbolizes how Route 66 continues to evolve while honoring its roots," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a ...