Route 66 Association of Illinois
Where The Road Begins
Spend the day with fellow Members (family and friends are welcome, too) exploring and touring, in some instances, places of historic significance on or near Historic Route 66. Please text Shelly at 708.542.4625 with your name and how many will be joining us - it would be appreciated. Normal, Illinois Meet at 9:30am @ Ryburn […]
Join us to witness our Route 66 "passion in action" at our quarterly meetings! Meeting will be held in Springfield, IL at American Legion Post 32, 1120 Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL. Board Meeting at 10, break for lunch at Noon, General Meeting at 1:15. We should be out by 3.
The Red Carpet Corridor is a linear 100 mile Route 66 community in Illinois, dedicated to providing hospitality, fun, adventure, and a helping hand to travelers exploring Route 66! Participating communities include Joliet, Elwood, Wilmington, Braidwood, Godley, Braceville, Gardner, Dwight, Odell, Pontiac, Chenoa, Lexington, Normal, and Bloomington. Watch for more information coming soon! http://www.ilroute66redcarpetcorridor.com/
Watch for more information about our upcoming Motor Tour, traveling from south to north for 2025. Friday, June 13, 2025 Friday Night Kickoff Registration 5:00-8:00 PM T-Shirt sales, quilt raffle tickets, socializing, etc. Edwardsville Comfort Inn 3080 S. SR157 Edwardsville, IL Optionally, a visit to Ted Drewes on Chippewa in St. Louis, followed by the […]
Running from St. Paul, Minnesota to Lake Murray, South Carolina, this event is not strictly related to Route 66, but certainly conveys the spirit. It is anticipated to traverse a portion of Route 66 while in Illinois, however. For more information, visit https://www.greatrace.com/.
Pontiac is scheduled to be a lunch stop for the 2025 Great Race on June 23. The overnight for that day is scheduled for Springfield. For more information about the Great Race in general, visit https://www.greatrace.com/.
