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.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, Ill., is located a few blocks north of U.S. Route 66. It’s just one of many ...

Highway officials decommissioned Route 66 in 1985 after its entire route was bypassed by modern four-lane interstate highways ...

USA TODAY readers have already made their opinions known on many Ozarks attractions: They named Silver Dollar City as America's top theme park for the third year in a row, last year they named Wonders ...

Drive Illinois Route 66 in spring for neon, nostalgia, diners, and scenic stops that make every detour feel worth it.

Springfield is getting a major cleanup ahead of next month’s Route 66 centennial celebration, with crews power‑washing ...

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

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 ...