In this article, I’ll show you what’s new along the Illinois stretch of Route 66 in summer 2025, from giant fiberglass art and restored neon parks to fresh murals, historic pavement, and fun ...

Ron Metzger’s restaurant just off Interstate 55 boasts the world's largest Route 66 sign, a 32-foot-by-32-foot emblem that was installed by Ace Sign Co. in 2020.

Illinois Route 66 sign is seen near the road in Braidwood, United States on October 15, 2022. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) ...

The Illinois State Museum is in Springfield - a town which Route 66 passed right through. Because of COVID-19, CBS 2's Marissa Parra took a virtual tour – and traveled through time virtually too.

Weiss says he has sold more than 10,000 copies of his book, “Traveling the New, Historic Route 66 of Illinois,” many out of the trunk of his car. “It’s so rewarding,” he said.