Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Route 66 Centennial Kickoff

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Route 66 Centennial Kickoff

GRANITE CITY —Today, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) joined the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Commission and tourism partners from across the state to celebrate the official kickoff of the Route 66 Centennial, marking 100 years since the creation of the highway. Also known as the “Mother Road,” Route 66 begins in Chicago and runs through t…

Governor kicks off Route 66 in Granite City

As the cities and towns along the remains of Route 66 get ready for the 100th anniversary of “The Mother Road” this year, there is no shortage of interest in

66ers Participate in Statewide Press Conference, Receive Grant from Centennial Commission

GRANITE CITY, Ill. – In continuation of its celebration of the centennial of Route 66, the SIUE 66ers and head men's basketball coach Brian Barone participated on Monday in a State of Illinois press conference in Granite City, Illinois. Governor J.B. Pritzker hosted the Route 66 Centennial press conference at the It's Electric Neon Park Sign, highlighting the state's yearlong commitment to celebrating Route 66.