Route 66 Association of Illinois
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Friday, July 14, 2017 (All day) - Sunday, July 16, 2017 (All day) Please note: this event is NOT sponsored by the Route 66 Association of Illinois For information about this event, visit rocknrodson66 Route 66 Exhibit and Vendor Pavilion Bloomington, Illinois Concerts / Car Show / Cruise In
Funks Grove to McLean, IL $35 through July 15, then $40 for preregistration (til noon on August 18), $50 for day-of Event description: At 8 am on Saturday, August 19, 2017, CORE of McLean, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is holding our 4th annual 6.6k (4.1-mile) run/walk on Route 66 from Funks Grove to McLean to […]
Governor Bruce Rauner and fellow motorcycle enthusiasts are traveling Route 66 again this year for the annual “Governor’s Ride to Springfield” on Saturday, September 23rd. The ride will depart from two suburban Chicago locations and travel Route 66 to Springfield, with scheduled stops in Dwight, Lexington, Lincoln and Springfield. The DuKane and Lincoln Land A.B.A.T.E. […]
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS! Route 66 Association of Illinois President, Cathie Stevanovich, says: The Motor Tour meeting scheduled for Sunday, February 11th, at the Silver Dollar Restaurant in Elwood at 10 a.m. has been cancelled. Due to the large amount of snow we have from Friday's storm, and the additional snow we're supposed to get today and tomorrow, […]
Proceeds to be donated to the Cancer Support Center.
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Please note that Editor Marlene is looking forward to reviewing your submissions for the Winter 2018 issue of our members-only quarterly newsletter, The 66 News. Deadline for submissions: November 15, 2018. Submit your content to: Route 66 Association of Illinois Attention: Marlene Gorman, Newsletter Editor c/o PermaGraphic Printers 216 Marley Road New Lenox, IL 60451 […]
This annual event will again be held at the Route 66 Family Restaurant in Dwight, located on old Route 66 across from the historic Texaco Station. The purpose will be an update on many subjects that I am sure will be of interest to you. I suggest that you arrive around 6:00 PM. That is […]
Our preservation chairman, John Weiss will make a presentation, "Get Your Kicks on Route 66" at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Downers Grove on April 13. Find out why the Mother Road beckons to so many from here and abroad. And why nostalgia hearkens to us to experience the “slow lane” - from the mom and […]
This is our annual paint up, clean up, and fix up day at the historic station. Again, over 30,000 people visit this site every year. If it wasn’t for the efforts to maintain our pride and joy attraction it would surely deteriorate with this many tourists visiting such a small space. The camper, grounds and […]
For complete details of our 30th annual Motor Tour - Life in the Slow Lane - as well as the official registration form, click here: Motor Tour 2019 Official Registration Form.
Discover the historic Dixie Highway! Starts in Momence, Earl D. Schoeffner Farm Museum, 105 E Second Street End: Gas Works Grounds, intersection of James & Ann Streets, Blue Island, IL Registration 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Click for more information and online registration. >
Tour this historic landmark, known as the "Jewel of Joliet." Tours are given on Tuesdays. Check their website for details.
This annual event will again be held at the Route 66 Family restaurant in Dwight, Illinois (located on old Route 66 across from the historic Texaco Station). The purpose will be an update on many subjects that we're sure will be of interest to you. We suggest that you arrive around 6 PM to enjoy […]
Tour this historic landmark, known as the "Jewel of Joliet." Tours are given on Tuesdays. Check their website for details.
Tour this historic landmark, known as the "Jewel of Joliet." Tours are given on Tuesdays. Check their website for details.
Tour this historic landmark, known as the "Jewel of Joliet." Tours are given on Tuesdays. Check their website for details.
