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The Route 66 Association of Illinois is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to preserving, promoting, educating and enjoying Route 66 in Illinois. It's members hail from all over the US and many other countries. The Association sponsors the Route 66 Hall of Fame in Pontiac Illinois, stages an annual Chicago-St. Louis Motor Tour in early June and publishes a quarterly newsletter.
There is much to do and see here in Illinois, and on our website. Browse the towns along the road, explore our map views of fantastic attractions, visit our online gift shop, read about our preservation efforts, enjoy our member adventures, and join our association.
We hope you enjoy your visit!
66 News Team Announcement
Greetings From Kathy Miller:
I'm very pleased to tell you that Jim Jones, myself and Bob Borowiak will once again be the "66 News Team". Jim and I are back, and will resume our position as editors of the "66 News" the quarterly newsletter from the Route 66 Association of Illinois beginning with the Winter 08-09 edition.
Upcoming Events
| Name | Date | Event Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight Christmas Parade | Friday December 5 | Entertainment |
| Dwight House Walk | Sunday December 7 | Entertainment |
| 2009 Motor Tour Planning Meeting | Sunday December 7 | Association Meeting |
| Braceville Parade of Lights | Saturday December 13 | Entertainment |
| 2009 Motor Tour Planning Meeting | Sunday January 11 | Association Meeting |
Association News
Illinois 66 "A-Buzz" with Film Making
Submitted by The Admin on December 4, 2008 - 10:45am.By Marty and Geri Bilecki
Yes, that’s right, another film company is using the Mother Road and the cameras are churning. Rattlesnake Film Studio, a Chicago based TV and film company is cruising the Illinois Mother Road and filming a “shocker” called “The Nest”. The film will be shown at upcoming national film fests – such as Sundance and the Chicago Film Fest. The company and it’s director, Tim Zwica, hope to have the film released in 2009. It will be available on DVD and also for TV programming
2009 Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame Nominations
Submitted by The Admin on November 7, 2008 - 11:56am.The Route 66 Association of Illinois invites you to submit nominations into the Hall of Fame.
All nominations will be accepted for consideration beginning January 1, 2009 and ending February 28, 2009 by the Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame Committee. Nominations received at other times shall be considered in the following year.
Nominations must include accurate documentation or declaration of the Nominee's qualities, deeds and history on Route 66 that merit this honor. All nominations considered, but not elected, will automatically be reconsidered the following year.
Route 66 Stories Volume 1
Submitted by The Admin on November 6, 2008 - 2:23pm.On August 17th, 2008 Marty & Geri Bilecki and Joe Gniadek did a wonderful interview on WCSJ discussing Route 66 in Illinois and our association. We are pleased to be able to bring it to you here - we hope you enjoy it.
Hall of Fame Member John Rodino 85
Submitted by The Admin on October 25, 2008 - 5:33pm.The Route 66 Association of Illinois would like to pass along condolences to the friends and family of John Rodino of Pontiac Illinois who passed away on Wednesday Oct 22nd. John was a long time member of the Route 66 Association Hall of Fame in addition to his other honors.
For more information about John and funeral arrangements visit the Pontiac Daily Leader
Meramac Caverns Barn Gets a Fresh Coat
Submitted by The Admin on October 23, 2008 - 11:28am.The original restoration of the Meramec Caverns advertising barn in Cayuga was completed on 1998.
The signage has held up very well. The majority of the wall is black shingles that we replaced in 1998, and the lower part is concrete. There are also four (4) wooden doors. These, however, were showing their age. The paint was peeling, the wood extremely dry; especially noticeable were the two loft doors near the peak.
