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Feb 6
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Celebrating the Centennial of Route 66 i...

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This year Route 66 is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and we've invited the executive director of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway, Casey Claypool, to chat about famous stops, diners and events happening in Illinois to celebrate the Centennial. Website: https://illinoisroute66.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac ... Show More
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