The October 21st Springfield, Illinois State Journal-Register had an article about Monday's announcement of a statewide plan to increase tourism and economic development along the state's stretch of Route 66.
I often hear Route 66 folks downplaying what there is to see in our state, but I regard it as a great stretch of pavement with plenty to see and do.
Two relatively new business owners were also there.
They were Stephanie Weber of Springfield's Sonrise Donuts and Diner at 1101 S. Ninth Street with that really impressive sign. She says the place originally opened in 1947 and that only a small percentage of her customers are 66 buffs, but word is getting around. I remember having a really great breakfast there back in the summer of 2005 while I was attending a Lincoln conference in town.
Becky Hargett operates Becky's Barn between Chatham and Auburn on the the Illinois Highway 4 Route66 alignment.
Anything for 66 is Good for Me. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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