A series of new statues and wayside kiosks will be erected in nine towns along Route 66 in Illinois, according to a news release. The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway project was paid for by grants from National Scenic Byway Program and the Illinois Office of Tourism. The new kiosks and statues add to the 31 wayside exhibits and … Continue reading New statues coming to Route 66 in Illinois
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Discover America posting videos about Route 66
In the past day or so, Discover America -- aka Brand USA, an official public-private corporation that encourages travel in the United States -- uploaded videos about Route 66 in Illinois. This is the American version of a well-produced clip about the Mother Road from Chicago to Springfield, Ill. https://youtu.be/or-cjmMuMDs Discover America also uploaded versions tailored … Continue reading Discover America posting videos about Route 66