Route 66 Backer Retiring in Joliet, Illinois

After serving Joliet for 21 years as deputy city manager, James Shapard, 62, will be retiring December 31st.

He was a lead person at City Hall in getting the formation of the Joliet Area Historical Museum and involved in the decision to create a Route 66 Welcome Center in it. As we know, Joliet has done a great job with its Route 66 heritage.

He was involved in getting the Joliet local sports Hall of Fame at Silver Cross Field.

In the military, he was a captain and worked with explosives and even nuclear weapons.

Let's Hope Mr. Shapard Continues Pushing Old Roads Like Route 66 and the Lincoln Highway. --RoadDog