Illinois has invested millions over the last few years on Route 66 redevelopment and promotion, said Eric Wagner with the state tourism office. “Route 66 is huge for us,” he said.

JOLIET — For the first time in many decades, one of the city's best known tourism destinations, The Joliet Route 66 Diner, remains shuttered. The downtown restaurant's windows are covered with ...

From mom-and-pop diners to historic soda fountains, Route 66 still feeds travelers the way it did nearly a century ago. This legendary highway isn't just about the miles, it's also about the meals.

“Historic Route 66 is the quintessential American experience,” explains Ken Busby, executive director and CEO of Route 66 Alliance, a nonprofit organization in Tulsa, Oklahoma dedicated to the ...

Then there’s Johnnie’s Hamburgers & Coneys and Sid’s Diner — a fourth, Jobe’s Country Boy Drive-in, is about a mile west of downtown on Route 66.

From mom-and-pop diners to historic soda fountains, Route 66 still feeds travelers the way it did nearly a century ago. This legendary highway isn't just about the miles, it's also about the meals.

From mom-and-pop diners to historic soda fountains, Route 66 still feeds travelers the way it did nearly a century ago. This legendary highway isn't just about the miles, it's also about the meals.

From mom-and-pop diners to historic soda fountains, Route 66 still feeds travelers the way it did nearly a century ago. This legendary highway isn't just about the miles, it's also about the meals.

With burgers and St. Louis specialties like smothered pork steak, it’s a cozy stop that blends history with hearty meals. Kansas Route 66 barely brushes the southeastern tip of Kansas, but it squeezes ...

With burgers and St. Louis specialties like smothered pork steak, it’s a cozy stop that blends history with hearty meals. Kansas Route 66 barely brushes the southeastern tip of Kansas, but it squeezes ...