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Route 66 Association of Illinois

Where The Road Begins

  • About
    • Our Mission
    • What is Preservation?
    • Officers & Board
    • Route 66 Associations
    • Additional Route 66 Sites
  • Join Us!
    • Membership
    • Your Donation Fuels Our Mission!
  • What To Do
    • Calendar
    • Museum/Hall of Fame
    • Destinations
    • Illinois Route 66 Counties
    • Map View
  • History
    • Route 66 History
    • Association History
    • Hall of Fame Members
      • Hall of Fame Nomination Process
    • Illinois Stories
    • FAQ/Trivia
  • News
    • Motor Tour 2023: Remember When…
    • President’s Letter – Winter 2022/2023
    • Thanks, Don Schlosser!
    • Thank You, Bob Karls!
    • Route 66 Google Doodle!
  • Contact
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Route 66 Association of Illinois

Where the Road Begins

Our Mission

To Preserve, Educate, Promote and Enjoy Route 66 in Illinois.

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Association Membership

The valued members of our association help support our efforts. We welcome you to join us in this noble cause.

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Route 66 in Illinois

A nostalgic trip through Americana

Destinations

Discover the places and attractions that manifest the charm, appeal and nostalgia of classic Americana along Route 66 in Illinois.
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Events

Learn when and where you can find exciting events and participate in volunteer opportunities along Illinois’ Route 66.
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Maps

Locate destinations along our slice of the Mother Road, then plan and head out on your fun-filled Route 66 journey!
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Route 66 Museum

We are open and ready to welcome you!

Sunday – Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Our “home base” in Pontiac, Illinois. Visit to experience thousands of Route 66 artifacts and memorabilia galore! Admission is FREE!

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Hall of Fame Inductees

We recognize individuals and places that have made a special mark on Route 66 throughout her history. See our complete list of honorees.

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Officers and Board

These are the folks who’ve been elected to make our Association run. They keep their eyes and ears open for issues and events happening along Illinois Route 66.

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Why Join the Route 66 Association of Illinois?

Association member Doug Hitchings answers:
“Supporting the things that matter is a simple answer. A children’s hospital during the holidays, a GoFundMe for Kentucky tornado victims and a group of dedicated preservationists. If one can…one should.”
“And furthermore when you’re on our IL stretch of the Mother Road, everyone’s smiling and happy. The world needs more of that right now.”

News & Announcements

Stay up to date with what’s happening on Route 66 in Illinois.

Your Donations Fuel Our Mission!

President’s Letter – Winter 2022/2023

Motor Tour 2023: Remember When…

A Tall Paul Christmas!

Bel-Aire Neon Sign on Display at Motorheads in Springfield

A Streetcar Named Retire…

Route 66 Google Doodle!

Ernie Edwards, The Pig Hip Restaurant

Volunteer

Preservation is one of our core missions. With the motto of “we work for food,” our members paint, build, repair, clean, and fight to preserve all that is Route 66.

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