Route 66 makes a financial impact on Illinois towns

The Chicago Tribune tonight has posted a remarkable article about how Route 66 has financially impacted the towns along it. (The story's print edition will be on newsstands Saturday.) The report contains eye-popping data: While many small towns across the country are struggling to keep their downtowns afloat, Pontiac and a string of other Illinois … Continue reading Route 66 makes a financial impact on Illinois towns

The year in review from one corner of the road

Historic Seligman Sundries in Seligman, Ariz., has posted a "2011 in Review" video. https://youtu.be/k1L0KcV3GoU I asked owner Frank Kocevar whether he was doing this early, since 2011 still has about 10 weeks left. But he said their tourism season ends in late October. "I saw all of the Christmas decorations in the stores. Isn't it … Continue reading The year in review from one corner of the road