Let it wail

A few cues are blown during this version of "Route 66," but the blues harmonica playing is so good, it's hard to resist. That's Natacha Seara of Argentina on the blues harp.

Long to-do list for Illinois State Fairgrounds

The Springfield Journal-Register has a lengthy and sometimes-depressing report about long-overdue repairs at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in town. A prominent alignment of Route 66 runs next to the grounds. Whether the repairs are done is dependent on whether the legislature adopts the governor's budget, which includes money for the fixes. In the meantime: The … Continue reading Long to-do list for Illinois State Fairgrounds