SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield’s claim to be the birthplace of the Mother Road means it has been selected as the host city for the kickoff of America’s Route 66 centennial celebration, taking place ...

Phillips 66 will lay off around half of its employees at its sole remaining oil refinery in California after shuttering operations. The Houston-based company said it will cut 122 employees effective ...

One person was hospitalized Wednesday after a car crashed onto the Metro track near Dunn Loring-Merrifield station, shutting down the Orange Line between West Falls Church and Vienna. Fairfax County ...

Navy Pier will now mark the beginning of the iconic highway, creating a pier-to-pier route from Lake Michigan to the Pacific Ocean. A ceremony at Navy Pier will include a dedication of the new Route ...

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Chicago will unveil a new sign at Navy Pier marking it as Route 66’s starting point during a March 25 dedication, coinciding with the annual Toast to Harry Caray Friday 13 February 2026 20:21 GMT ...