Route 66

The Gemini Giant now has a neighbor near his new home on South Island Park in Wilmington.

The Gemini Giant now has a neighbor near his new home on South Island Park in Wilmington.

The Landing Pad, a U.S. Route 66 souvenir shop, celebrated its grand opening near the Gemini Giant on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

A man from Texas was accused of using a skimming device at the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet to divert funds from legitimate vendor sales into his personal account, police said.

Traffic around the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet will increase Thursday through Sunday as the NHRA races are happening there this weekend.

The annual Red Carpet Corridor Festival for Route 66 returns this weekend to Joliet. The festival is designed to accentuate such points of interest as the Old Joliet Prison.

The new Landing Pad in Will County won't have burgers and fries, but it will be a Route 66 souvenir shop 'just steps away' from the relocated Gemini Giant is Thursday.

The new Landing Pad in Will County won't have burgers and fries, but it will be a Route 66 souvenir shop 'just steps away' from the relocated Gemini Giant is Thursday.

The Joliet City Center Partnership and 11 downtown businesses are celebrating the 1980s on May 3.

The Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 will combine 2024 and 2025 inductions in a ceremony at the Rialto in September.

The summit is an “opportunity to connect with Route 66 enthusiasts, community leaders and tourism experts,” according to the Joliet Area Historical Museum website. Registration is required.

Mayor Terry D'Arcy gives speaks about the city's near and far future in presencation to Joliet Rotary Club.

From Romeoville to Pontiac and everything in between, you’ll be surprised at all the hidden gems you discover during your wine-sampling excursion along Route 66.

Heritage Corridor Destinations held an open house on Jan. 8 for its new office at 701 Essington Road, Suite 100 in Joliet. Attendees at the open house included business partners, community leaders and stakeholders.

Visitors came from near and far to witness the iconic Gemini Giant reclaim his right as a U.S.Route 66 roadside attraction during a homecoming event in Wilmington.

The Gemini Giant Homecoming will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, with the official ribbon cutting at 2 p.m., at South Island Park, 201 Bridge St. in Wilmington,

Downtown theater enjoys a good week after being shut down over asbestos issues.

Joliet and state officials on Wednesday celebrated park improvements funded through state grants made available along Route 66 ahead of the historic highway’s 100th anniversary year in 2026.

Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet resets Hall of Fame induction ceremony for March 30.

The Rialto Square Theatre plans to reopen Oct. 22 after a prolonged closure connected to an asbestos removal project. “We’re as confident as we can be at this point,” said Rialto Executive Director Wade Welsh.

Induction ceremony for the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum was to be held Oct. 20. But the Rialto Square Theatre remains closed over an asbestos violation found in July.

Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi return Saturday for show at Old Joliet Prison for Blues Brothers Con, which includes music, food, beverages and merchandise for sale on site.

Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet will open again but still recovering from July storm damage.

Here are six can’t-miss destinations for sweet frozen treats that are a blast from the past.

The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway is an organization dedicated to promoting Route 66 businesses and sites in Illinois. If you're looking to take a road trip and see the Route 66 sights, check out their website.

Downtown Joliet was the site for local and Illinois police as well as state department of transportation officials to promote a traffic safety campaign along the famed roadway on Tuesday.

Rock and Roll museum has no reopening date. JJC campus closed at least three weeks.

Staff has opened a pop-up location near the downtown museum at the University of St. Francis Art Gallery, 25 E. Van Buren St.

The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum announced that country music singer Suzy Bogguss will be among inductees at its fourth Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which will be Oct. 20.

The project includes a new city square and redesigned Chicago Street, two features that Joliet city officials and advocates say will inject new vitality downtown.

A Joliet City Council committee wants more information on why the low bidder was disqualified before a vote Tuesday on a contract to build a downtown plaza and rebuild Chicago Street.

Laura Racich has been painting her entire life. Now her works showcasing iconic Joliet landmarks are on display in one of the city's newest restaurants.

Residents of Joliet recognized Juneteenth on Wednesday by breaking ground on a new museum commemorating Black military service members at the historic Casseday House on the city's east side.

The City of Joliet is launching the Joliet Summer Challenge, a virtual passport program designed to encourage residents and visitors to explore local attractions and events.

All six docks going to prison site. City switches from original plan to put three at Broadway Greenway.

Drag racing at Joliet track runs Friday through Sunday. The Joliet Police Department issued a traffic alert.

John Force, daughter Brittany and fellow team driver Austin Prock made the rounds the last two days promoting this weekend’s appearance of the NHRA National Series at Route 66 Raceway.

Class of 2024 inductees include Smashing Pumpkins, Howlin' Wolf and Richard Marx.

Restaurant owners appeal to City Council for help in landlord dispute but say they're done.

The Joliet City Council did not vote this week on a state grant that would fund six new electric vehicle charging stations for tourists due to an apparent agenda miscue.

The City of Wilmington announced in a news release that the Gemini Giant, an iconic Route 66 landmark, will remain in Wilmington along its portion of the historic road.

Meramec Caverns barn signs have become a rare and nostalgic sightseeing opportunity along Historic Route 66.

Wilmington VFW Post 5422 teams up with Ryan Jandura as iconic statue goes to auction.

National Trust for Historic Preservation wants public to share personal experiences about the famed Route 66.

The state has awarded a $1.2 million grant to Heritage Corridor Destinations for Route 66 projects, most of them in Will County.

In her latest PBS series, “Places To Love,” Samantha Brown spotlights Route 66 attractions along The First Hundred Miles.

Nominees have been named for this year's induction ceremony for the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 Hall of Fame in Joliet.

The Launching Pad restaurant building in Wilmington is one of the iconic stops for Route 66 tours. The Joliet Area Historical Museum might purchase the property.

Guitars that have been on display in downtown Joliet throughout the summer will be auctioned off Wednesday evening at the Rialto Square Theatre.

Museum also depicts immigrant life in Joliet.