The Bates Sisters on Route 66
Our thanks to our Association Recording Secretary, Emmy Bates, for writing up this travelogue of a trip she took with her sister, Debbie, along the Mother Road in April, 2012. Enjoy this firsthand...
View ArticleR.I.P. Rita Erickson
We are sad to report that Hall of Fame Member Rita Erickson, 93, passed away on Tuesday, August 7th. Rita was the owner/operator of the Odell Shelter for 42 years and a proud member of our Hall of...
View ArticleA "Golden" Opportunity!
Thanks to Ellie Alexander of Pontiac, IL Tourism for providing the following information for us to share: Do you love gold? The “Gilding Arts” exhibit opened in Pontiac, Illinois, on June 29, 2011. The...
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Route 66 Sodas Introduces New Bottle Cap
Thanks to our Association Preservation Chairman, John Weiss, for passing along this press release from Association Member, Route 66 Sodas, LLC. It was released by the company and sent to us by John...
View ArticleSo Much to See - So Much to Do in Pontiac, IL!
Pontiac Illinois is a fantastic tourist destination!Click here to see the September and October 2012 calendar of events for the town and get some Route 66 kicks in Pontiac!
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Old Route 66 Takes a New Turn
Our sincere thanks to Keith A. Sculle for writing this piece and providing the accompanying photos.By Keith A. SculleA few blocks south of the Illinois State Fairgrounds, where Route 66 in Springfield...
View ArticleA Motor Tour Story for 2012
Many thanks to frequent contributor, Josh Friedrich, for writing the following account which invites us to share his family's experiences on Motor Tour 2012.It was a gorgeous Friday and we began our...
View ArticleMotor 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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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Heritage in Flight Museum to Receive State Funds
Our thanks to Misty Bell of Abraham Lincoln Toursim Bureau of Logan County for providing the following press release for us to share about the Heritage in Flight Museum:Governor Pat Quinn recently...
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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We are proud to offer occasional email newsletters to all who are interested. The Day Tripper e-Announcement delivers Route 66 and Association news and events straight to your inbox.Click here to add...
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Buy Your Route 66 Pins!
Now available for purchase - Funk's Grove Midpoint Pin Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum Pin$5.00 eachread more
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Buy a T-shirt, Save a Road Yacht!
Now Available!Our exclusive Bob Waldmire design T-shirts are now available for purchase!The artwork on this very cool T-shirt was created by Route 66 artist and icon, Bob Waldmire, especially for our...
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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Spotlight on Hall of Famers of the Past
It’s Hall of Fame Season! In honor of this very special time of year when the important decisions are made as to who will be selected as this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, we’d like to look fondly...
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Picnic with us at Sugar Grove Nature Center!
For the third consecutive year, we are proud to announce that our annual Association Picnic will be held at Sugar Grove Nature Center! Those who have attended the picnic in previous years report that...
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