Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday joined with other state leaders mark the kickoff of Route 66's centennial and announced $4 million in grants for numerous tourism bureaus to boost that effort. The announcement was made in Granite City with officials from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Illinois Department of Agriculture … Continue reading Illinois governor announces $4 million in tourism grants for Route 66’s centennial
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Route 66-themed giant slide at Illinois State Fair will be open each Saturday through mid-August
The Illinois State Fair's giant slide -- which recently got a Route 66-themed paint job -- will open each Saturday until the start of the fair on Aug. 10-20. According to the Springfield State Journal-Register, it is the first time the slide has been open during non-fair hours. The slide will be open from 2 … Continue reading Route 66-themed giant slide at Illinois State Fair will be open each Saturday through mid-August