Illinois Tourism has entered another float in the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on New Year's Day, and Route 66 figures prominently in the design. According to a news release: To reflect the Rose Parade’s theme, “Celebrating a World of Music,” Enjoy Illinois will spotlight the state’s music history along Route 66 with its … Continue reading Route 66 will figure prominently in Illinois Tourism’s Rose Parade float
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Actress and comedian Jane Lynch stars in Illinois Tourism’s “Middle of Everything” campaign
Actress and comedian Jane Lynch directs and stars in a bunch of television ads for Illinois Tourism's new "Middle of Everything" campaign that includes shout-outs to several Route 66 landmarks. According to a news release, the ads will run in 20 markets across Illinois and seven neighboring states and will be seen on cable television … Continue reading Actress and comedian Jane Lynch stars in Illinois Tourism’s “Middle of Everything” campaign
Route 66 campaign, Joliet Area Historical Museum win Illinois tourism awards
The Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau earlier this month won an Illinois Excellence in Tourism award for Best International Marketing for its Route 66 campaign. The extensive Route 66 section of its website can be found here. Great Rivers and Routes Tourism concentrates on attractions in southwest Illinois. Great Rivers and Routes was honored … Continue reading Route 66 campaign, Joliet Area Historical Museum win Illinois tourism awards
Illinois Tourism launches “Time for Me to Drive” campaign
The Illinois Department of Tourism earlier this month launched a $6 million "Time for Me to Drive" campaign, which includes a significant nod to Route 66. Here is a 30-second ad for the campaign, where the Gemini Giant at the Launching Pad Drive-In in Wilmington and a few other Route 66 sites make prominent appearances: … Continue reading Illinois Tourism launches “Time for Me to Drive” campaign
Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket wins state tourism award
The historic Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket restaurant in Willowbrook, Illinois, received a Delicious Destination honor from Illinois Tourism, according to a news release. The Illinois Office of Tourism and DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau reported that Dell Rhea’s is among a small group of Illinois establishments to receive this designation from the state tourism bureau. … Continue reading Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket wins state tourism award
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