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Motoring West: Route 66 in Illinois
The Mother Road, the Main Street of the America, the Will Rogers Highway; no matter what you call it, there is no stretch of road more synonymous with Americana and our country’s love of automobiles than Route 66. From the date of its establishment, 91 years ago today, until June 26, 1985, when it was officially decommissioned,…
Read MoreTin Sheets on 66 Pics: Chicago, IL to Bloomington, IL
We’ve been talking about driving Route 66 for so long that it’s hard to believe it’s finally a reality! A few days ago, we battled Chicago traffic to find the Start of Route 66 sign and then headed west to start our adventure. The first section of our drive took us from the heart of Chicago…
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