Illinois launches new Route 66 motor festival

Illinois Route 66 hosts its Red Carpet Corridor Festival in the northern part of the state each May. This June, a Blue Carpet Corridor Festival will celebrate the southern part of the Mother Road in the Land of Lincoln. According to the State Journal-Register, a rolling Route 66 festival will run from Chatham (just south … Continue reading Illinois launches new Route 66 motor festival

Edwardsville Route 66 Conference is back on

The Edwardsville Route 66 Conference is set for Oct. 29-31 at the historic Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville, Illinois, after it was abruptly canceled a few weeks ago. The Illinois Route 66 Blue Carpet Corridor Coalition is sponsoring the event. Online registration for the event will begin about April 1. The event is called "Miles of Possibility: The … Continue reading Edwardsville Route 66 Conference is back on