Jandura, a Wilmington resident and ... including Illinois, are pumping millions into communities to help upgrade and market Route 66 attractions. “The Gemini Giant just encapsulates and ...

IL — Heritage Corridor Destinations, Joliet Area Historical Museum, City of Wilmington, and Wilmington Park District are excited to announce the grand opening of The Landing Pad, a Route 66 ...

Additional festivities include the Illinois State Fair (Aug. 13–23), a centennial conference and gala at Motorheads Bar, ...

WILMINGTON, IL — A public partnership not only rescued ... offering a wide assortment of Gemini Giant and Historic Route 66 merchandise. The Landing Pad Souvenir Shop just opened this month ...

SPRINGFIELD — Route ... 66 projects in Will and Livingston counties were part of a group across the state to receive part of $4 million in grant money last May. Governor J.B. Pritzker and the ...

WILMINGTON, Ill. (CBS) -- A 28-foot-tall Route 66 icon southwest of Chicago is up for auction. The Gemini Giant has stood in Wilmington, Illinois since 1965. The statue is one of many "Muffler Men ...

(CBS) -- Dozens of people across Wilmington, Illinois bid farewell to the iconic ... Wilmington leaders said the giant will stand on the historic Route 66 – just like it has for decades.

WILMINGTON, Ill. (WLS ... The Gemini Giant was recently featured on the Illinois float in the Rose Bowl parade.

Still, historic Illinois communities like Wilmington, Pontiac and Collinsville ... seek out such iconic and well-preserved Illinois Route 66 sites as the Gemini Giant, the Pink Elephant Antique ...

WILMINGTON — Ryan Jandura ... states, including Illinois, are pumping millions into communities to help upgrade and market Route 66 attractions. “The Gemini Giant just encapsulates and ...