Bob Deck, Hall of Famer, Has Passed Away
We are sad to report that Bob Deck, one of our beloved Hall of Fame members had died. Visitation for Bob will be held Monday, March 18 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in...
View ArticleCongratulations to Gray's Garage of Pontiac on 50 Years in Business!
We are very excited to share news of an auspicious anniversary: Gray's Garage of Pontiac is celebrating 50 years in business!Click to read a story about the Grays in the Pontiac Daily Leader. Roger...
View ArticleThe Mother Road Radio Tour 2013
Thanks to Bish Krywko, President, WRLR 98.3 FM for providing the following press release for us to share about this exciting broadcast event! WRLR 98.3 (U.S.) and Forest FM 92.3 (U.K.) are teaming up...
View ArticleMotor Tour 2013 Official Press Release
The Route 66 Association of Illinois is proud to announce the newly-elected 2013 members of the Route 66 Association Hall of Fame.This year there were 17 nominations for the Hall of Fame Committee to...
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2013 Hall of Fame Inductee, The Palms Grill Cafe, Atlanta, IL
Information for this article provided by Bill Thomas.The Palms Grill was opened in 1934 and declared it was, "in the center of Atlanta on U.S. Route 66. Dancing Every Night. Special Chicken and Steak...
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2013 Hall of Fame Inductee, George B. Cathcart, Cathcart’s Café,...
“Known from Coast to Coast” Now Known as Illinois Hall of Fame MemberBy Cheryl Eichar JettGeorge B. Cathcart arrived in Edwardsville, Illinois, in 1921 at the age of 39, with a strong work ethic, two...
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2013 Hall of Fame Inductee, Wilbur Fawns Sr. Family, Service Stations,...
By Josh FriedrichWilbur Fawns Sr.’s working relationship with U.S. 66 began in 1937 at the age of 29 when he started working at Charles Sutton’s Garage at 141 W. Main St./Route 66 in Williamsville,...
View ArticleANNOUNCING...The Big Announcement!
Hare it is - the big announcement we've promised! We "hop" you've enjoyed our little tease over the past few days. We teamed up with Rich Henry of our Hall of Fame inductee, Henry's Ra66it Ranch, in...
View ArticleR.I.P. Margaret C. Kraft
We are saddened to report the following news: Margaret C. ("Peggy") Kraft, 89 of Manteno, formerly of Gardner, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Miller Healthcare Center in Kankakee. She was...
View ArticleRoute 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame Class of 2013
The Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame recognizes "those people and places along Route 66 whose blend of hardy individualism and grassroots community spirit gave the road such special...
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New Dates for Hall of Fame Nominations Announced!
Please note that a new period for Hall of Fame nomination submissions has been implemented. The new Hall of Fame nomination period is betweenOctober 1 and December 31, 2013.What follows is the official...
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Clean-up Day at the Mill in Lincoln, IL
Our thanks to Geoff Ladd, Logan County Representative and chairman of the Rt. 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County, for making us aware of this announcement from the Rt. 66 Heritage Foundation of...
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7th Annual Car Cruise-In at The Mill on 66
Our thanks to Geoff Ladd, Logan County Representative and chairman of the Rt. 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County for providing the following information for us to share:7th Annual Car Cruise-In at...
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Another Work Day at Sprague Super Service
Thank you to our Preservation Chairman, John Weiss, for submitting the following information: There is going to be another work day at the Sprague Super Service site, 305 E. Pine St, Normal, IL on...
View Article"Get Your Kicks on Route 66" Car Show Update
Thanks so much to our Preservation Chairman, John Weiss, for the following update: On May 1, 2013 there was a, “Get your Kicks on Route 66,” car show in downtown Pontiac, IL. This event generated over...
View ArticlePalms Grill Café Manager Steps Down
The following press released was provided by Bill Thomas of the Atlanta Public Library. Ronda McBride, current manager of The Palms Grill Café, has announced that due to her ongoing battle with cancer,...
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Motor Tour 2014: Our 25th!
Our 25th Annual Motor Tour is coming June 13 - 15, 2014 (Father’s Day weekend)! We’re looking forward to an extra-special celebration along Route 66.This year, the tour starts south and will include an...
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Bill Shea of Springfield Passes Away
We're sad to report that Bill Shea, of Shea's Gas Station Museum, World War II veteran and a great storyteller, has passed away.Funeral arrangements have been finalized as follows:Visitation will be at...
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Andy Granatelli, Hall of Famer and Auto Racing Figure, Dies
We are sad to report that Andy Granatelli, a major auto racing figure and CEO of STP passed away on December 29, 2013 at the age of 90 of congestive heart failure. Mr Granatelli was inducted into our...
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Get Your Funk's Grove Maple Sirup!
It's syrup season at Funk's Grove! Inducted to our Association's Hall of Fame in 1992, Funks Grove is a Route 66 institution!Come and get your sirup now! Once it's gone, it's gone for the season!Funks...
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