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Route 66 in Illinois: A look into McClean County’s ties to the mother Road

 
An exhibit showcasing local history at the McLean County Museum of History in Bloomington

An exhibit showcasing local history at the McLean County Museum of History in Bloomington Taylor Plantan/Illinois Public Media

We continue our journey along the 300 miles of Route 66 in Illinois — marking the centennial of America’s most famous highway. A representative from the McLean County Museum of History in Bloomington discusses the history of Route 66 in McLean County and the Bloomington-Normal area.  

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Micaela Harris 
Director of Communications, McLean County Museum of History