Motor Tour 2012 Wrap-up (in a Few Words and LOTS of Photos)
Our 2012 Motor Tour - The Funk's Grove Midpoint Tour - took place June 8-10, 2012. It began with a fun Friday night kickoff at the Edwardsville Route 66 Festival. A special event took place after dark...
View ArticleIn Route 66 History: An Aviation Tragedy on Route 66
Our thanks to Keith Yearman, associate professor of geography at the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL, and co-author of the upcoming book, The Curious Traveler’s Guide to Route 66 in Metro Chicago,...
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The Boots Motel
Our sincere thanks to Brian L. Alexander for writing and submitting the following article about the restoration of the Route 66 icon, the Boots Motel, in Carthage, Missouri.By Brian L. Alexander Fran...
View ArticleThe Bells of St. Mary’s: Another Rescue in the Making?
We are grateful to local historian and author, Joseph D. Kubal for researching, writing and submitting this informative and comprehensive article about the history and future of St. Mary Carmelite...
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Another Successful Motor Tour!
Steve & Glada Funk - Midpoint.jpg 2012 Motor Tour RECAP Our 2012 Funk's Grove Midpoint Motor Tour was a fun, informative celebration of the Mother Road. Read and see it here! The Route 66...
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Wanted: Your Best Recipes!
We're hungry for your recipes to include in the new edition of the Route 66 Association of Illinois Cookbook! Submit recipes for any type of dish - for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert or snack.Please...
View ArticleAn Excursion to Bachelor's Grove Cemetery
Our thanks to Grundy County Representative, Ike Widner, for writing and submitting the following account of a Halloween-season excursion taken recently by Association members to Bachelor's Grove...
View ArticleStrevell House Bricks Ready for Engraving
Work on the Jason W. Strevell house exterior is nearing completion for this year as engraving begins on the bricks for the memorial walkway that will run from the public sidewalk to the front door. The...
View ArticleRoute 66 Reinterpreted Contest!
We'd like to thank Misty L. Bell of Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County for providing the following press release about an exciting, first annual contest, Route 66 Reinterpreted Art Project....
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Share Your Bob Waldmire Memories
Our friend and Route 66's, Bob Waldmire, passed away nearly 3 years ago on December 16. As we look back and remember Bob, his unique personality, distinctive artwork and dedication to the Mother Road,...
View ArticleRoute 66 Icon, Bill Shea, Turns 91
The following article about Bill Shea was originally published in the Summer, 1993, issue of The 66 News on the occasion of his induction into our Association's Hall of Fame. We're proud to transcribe...
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Friedrich Family Travels, Fall 2012
By Josh Friedrich It has been a whirlwind of travel on the ol' double sixes these past few months. When we last checked in we had just wrapped up a memorable Motor Tour in June. read more
View ArticleChicago to Santa Monica: The Big Trip
By Jim RobinsonOn Christmas 1996 my wife Twila gave me the book “Route 66 Remembered.” Inside the cover she wrote “…For help in planning our own journey over the Mother Road.” We had done several...
View ArticleRoute 66 Association of Illinois Annual Hall of Fame Nominations
We are reprinting the following article written by Kathy Miller as it succinctly and accurately details what is needed for nomination as a candidate to our Association's Hall of Fame.The Route 66...
View ArticlePontiac Tourism Up 25% in 2012
Our thanks to Pontiac Tourism Director, Ellie Alexander, for providing the following press release for us to share: The City of Pontiac and Pontiac Tourism recently announced the results of the 2012...
View ArticleJourney Stories Committee Sets Three Public Programs
Our thanks to Ellie Alexander, Director of Pontiac Tourism, for providing the following press release for us to share: The City of Pontiac, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution and the...
View ArticleHere's Your Chance to Manage the Palms Grill Cafe!
Thanks to Bill Thomas of Atlanta, Illinois for making us aware of the following opportunity:Attached is a press release and application/guidelines we're using to announce the fact that the lease for...
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Pontiac Airbrush Art School Graduates Two
Two new graduates of the Dongbai International Airbrush Art School recently have been awarded certificates of completion for their efforts in learning new art techniques. Vicki Hetman of Chenoa and...
View ArticlePontiac Tourism Numbers Continue to Climb
The following is an article written by Cynthia Grau, originally published in the Pontiac Daily Leader:Pontiac has seen a major increase in the number of visitors in the past year. Ellie Alexander,...
View ArticleRoute 66 RV Adventure - Preview
Our thanks to John Holod for providing this lovely 30-minute video of his Route 66 RV Adventure. It's sure to whet your appetite to purchase the full-length, 90-minute DVD from...
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