Dave Hoekstra, a staff writer for the Chicago Sun-Times who’s written about Route 66 over the years, has a story about the Launching Pad Drive-In in Wilmington, Ill., being up for sale.
Hoekstra’s story has nifty tidbits of history about the restaurant and talked to the owners, who wish to retire and travel the Mother Road themselves.
The Launching Pad being placed on the market was first reported by Route 66 News here.
UPDATE: The Joliet Herald-News also has a story Tuesday. Here’s the money quote from co-owner Sharon Gatties:
“I think two years ago we got away for a week. But usually we’re here all the time,” Sharon said. “I see all these people traveling Route 66, and I think, ‘I’d like to do that myself.'”
I HOPE WHO EVER BUYS IT ARE FROM WILMINGTON,ILL