Route 66 Association of Illinois

10/03/2026

Congratulations to our friend Terri Ryburn on being chosen as the Citizen of the Year in Normal, IL, where her shop Ryburn Place is. A well-deserved honor for this Route 66 ambassador!

The Town of Normal, Illinois, recently named Terri Ryburn, ambassador of the Route 66 landmark Sprague’s Service Station, as its 2026 Citizen of the Year. Mayor Chris Koos recognized Ryburn’s renovations of the station and other work documenting the history of Route 66, reported WGLT radio. More...

09/24/2026

🛣️✨ OWN A PIECE OF ROUTE 66 HISTORY! ✨🛣️

Join us this Sunday, September 27, from 4:00–7:00 PM at Central Square for the Route 66 Bench Auction!

After spending the summer celebrating Route 66 throughout Lockport, 18 one-of-a-kind benches will be up for auction and ready to find their forever homes. Each bench is a unique piece of art and a special part of Lockport’s Route 66 Centennial celebration.

Come out and enjoy an evening of:

🎨 18 unique Route 66 benches up for auction
🎶 Live music by Class of ’68
🍴 Food from Supermercado Joliet
🍹 Drinks from The Dock on Front Street

Whether you’ve had your eye on a particular bench or just want to experience the auction, this is your chance to own a piece of Route 66 history! 🛣️❤️

📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Central Square | 222 E. 9th St., Lockport

We hope to see you there!

09/24/2026

Jubelt’s in Litchfield.

09/20/2026

Shelly and I decided to go down to Pontiac for what was to be the Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening for the New Centennial Plaza Friday, hadn’t heard it had been canceled again. No Ribbon but got a few pictures. It’s coming along nicely.

09/01/2026

The block party at Ryburn Place in Normal had been rescheduled for this Saturday, September 5! Don’t miss it!

GOING TO BE IN OR NEAR NORMAL, ILLINOIS ON SEPTEMBER 5?

YES! The parking lot party/dance has been rescheduled! No one was more disappointted than I was to have to cancel the previous date because of weather.)

You are invited to Ryburn Place at Sprague's Super Service, 305 Pine Street in Normal 6-9pm on Saturday, Sept. 5 for a Route 66 Centennial Parking Lot Party featuring the rockabilly stylings of Union Avenue.

Ryburn Place Gifts and Gab will be open for shopping, check out our brand-new Route 66 mural.

We’ll have limited seating options, so bring a bag chair to guarantee your spot. Parking will be available on the street, so get here early and please respect our neighbors.

Dance, win prizes and hear some great live music at one of McLean County’s most popular Route 66 stops!
This centennial event is sponsored by a grant from Visit BN with support from the Town of Normal. See less

08/31/2026

Please note this information from Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup.

Folks, we are officially closed for the season. As of tomorrow (Monday, August 31st) we will be open by chance or by appointment only. If you'd like to set up an appointment, please give us a call at 309-874-3360.

Thank you for another wonderful season and cheers to one hundred years on Route 66!

Also, thank you to our friend Michael from St. Louis for this amazing endorsement.