OCTOBER 11
Ed Debevic's Diner reopens at a new location in Chicago. In the past, the place was famous for its 50s decor and surly waitstaff. It has reopened in the Streeterville area after the previous one in River North was closed and demolished six years ago.
The old one wasn't on Route 66, but it was such a unique experience that many 66ers went there.
The original was opened in 1984 at 640 Wells Street. The new one is at 159 E. Ohio.
We went there on several occasions and once with my nephew who had no idea about the waitstaff. When she plopped down next to him and started yelling at him to make up his mind about the order, he just about crawled out of the booth. I, of course, enjoyed this immensely.
OCTOBER 13
The Old State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, has reopened for tours.
Abraham Lincoln served in the legislature there and gave his famed "House Divided" speech there.
--RoadDog
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