MAY 28
Illinois Tourism launching "Time for Me to Drive" campaign to attract tourists to the state. It is a $6 million campaign with a significant nod to Route 66.
The Gemini Giant and other well-known Route 66 sites are featured prominently in the 30 second commercials.
All of this to the tune "Time For Me to Fly" by the well-known Illinois band REO Speedwagon.
Almost makes me want to find that old road again.
MAY 29
A new Route 66 National Historic Route bill has been introduced in Congress.
U.S. Representative Darin LaHood (R-Illinois) introduced it in the House of Representatives with U.S. Representative Grace Napolitano (D-California) as co-sponsor.
This is the third time Congress has attempted to pass it.
Should it pass, Route 66 National Historic Route would be under control of the National Park Service.
--RoadDog
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