Route 66: 100 Years of History

Join Route 66 historian and tour guide Ed Kozak, as he presents the story of Historic US Route 66, celebrating 100 years in 2026. Trace the history of the road and see some great sites right here in Illinois on the Mother Road that are worth checking out and exploring. Ed has become the number one tour guide for Route 66 in Illinois, escorting dozens of groups on a fun-filled journey of history and nostalgia in the Land of Lincoln.

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