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Erika Holst, Curator of History, and Amanda Bryden, Registrar of History and State Historic Sites at the Illinois State Museum, spoke to Community Voices about their current Route 66 Oral History Project. Commemorating the centennial of the road, they discussed the process of collecting 100 oral histories from those who experienced Route 66 in its prime.
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Atlanta, Illinois is ramping up tourism efforts, anticipating an influx of travelers for the Route 66 centennial. Visitors to the J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator can now view a decommissioned mine shaft on the grounds. The Atlanta Coal Mining Company Museum tells the story of Atlanta's 40 years of failed attempts at sourcing its own black gold. A nearby American Giants Museum is scheduled to open in July.
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A piece of restored Edwardsville history is making its debut Friday. The West End Service Station is reopening as a museum and interpretive center for people to learn about its history as a hub along the Route 66 corridor, in anticipation of the road’s 100th anniversary in 2026.
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Casey Claypool is the owner of Doc’s Just Off 66, a new restaurant in Girard. Claypool spoke to Community Voices about the history of the restaurant and the international visitors it’s already attracting.
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The International Route 66 Mother Road Festival is back in Springfield after taking a break during 2020. The event also features 1,200 vehicles in a parade leading to downtown Springfield. Event organizer Greg Cooper spoke to Community Voices about the car show that runs Sept. 24-26, 2021.
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The International Route 66 Mother Road Festival is back in Springfield after taking a break during 2020. The event also features 1,200 vehicles in a parade leading to downtown Springfield. Event organizer Greg Cooper spoke to Community Voices about the car show that runs Sept. 24-26, 2021.
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Bill Crook grew up in Springfield and was inspired to draw by his mother - an active member of the Springfield Art Association. His new book, titled…
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Sean Crawford talks with State Journal-Register Business Editor Tim Landis.This week:* Pawnee power plant- Houston company, EmberClear Corp., wants to…
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Tim and Bill chat about a big Route 66 memorabilia auction this weekend & a car dealership next to White Oaks Mall.
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For decades, the Mill restaurant was a mainstay along Route 66 in Lincoln. Known for its fried schnitzel, as well as its architecture resembling a small…