The state capital may not get a shout out in the iconic highway’s famous song, but with its growing roster of sites and ...

There are so many incredible attractions dotted along Route 66, how are you supposed to know where to start? Luckily for road trippers, we've got some ideas.

Take the long way driving the United States "Mother Road" -- Route 66 from Chicago to St. Louis. Where to stop, stay, eat, and drink.

For AAA members, a great map shows jumping-off points from the interstates for Route 66 and its attractions.The following are places I stopped at recently in Illinois along Route 66.

From the Paul Bunyon Hotdog Statue to virtual reality experiences, there's something for everybody on Route 66 in central Illinois.

Cruise through time with these must-see Route 66 car museums and roadside attractions that celebrate America’s automotive spirit. Photo credit: Sage Scott.

Casey’s record-sized attractions earn HGTV praise, while Route 66 beckons with classic diners, neon and nostalgia.

Eichar Jett, of Edwardsville, is a Route 66 author, historian, playwright and photographer. She was chosen to provide photographs of Illinois’ Route 66 attractions for the AAA-sponsored Route 66 ...

The Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, Ill., is located a few blocks north of U.S. Route 66. It’s just one of many attractions and historic landmarks near the historic highway ...

The Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, Ill., is located a few blocks north of U.S. Route 66. It’s just one of many attractions and historic landmarks near the historic highway ...