Celebrate Route 66’s 100th year with Illinois State Museum’s online archive of interviews, transcripts and videos from ...

With Route 66 turning 100 on Nov. 11, 2026, there are a plethora of museums and roadside attractions to see along the historic Mother Road. Additionally, lots of food options abound — from old-school ...

Lebanon, Missouri isn’t just easy on your wallet—it’s a balm for your soul, a place where the cost of living seems like a typo and the quality of life feels like a luxury you’ve suddenly discovered ...

Lebanon, Missouri sits in the Ozark highlands like a time capsule of American small-town life—a place where strangers wave hello, store clerks remember your name, and nobody seems particularly ...

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) -There’s a new attraction in Lawrence County for Route 66 enthusiasts. Located south of Miller at ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Located in San Bernardino, California, the unofficial Original McDonald's Museum marks the birthplace of one of the most ...

I’ve long been fascinated by Route 66 – the freedom, adventure and hope it represented in its heyday, and the heritage, passion and nostalgia it reflects today. My first solo trip was a tour including ...

Running items here once a week always seems like a good idea, but the news, sadly, tends not to cooperate. Let me try to catch up in part today. My Oct. 19 column on the Cucamonga Service Station ...