The 100th birthday of Route 66 is not lost on businesses and attractions who depend on it. In Lexington, Towanda, Atlanta and Normal, proprietors acknowledge the importance of the nostalgia-driven love for the Mother Road is not just a moment in its history, but a movement they are a part of.

The 100th birthday of Route 66 is not lost on businesses and attractions who depend on it. In Lexington, Towanda, Atlanta and Normal, proprietors acknowledge the importance of the nostalgia-driven love for the Mother Road is not just a moment in its history, but a movement they are a part of.

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Route 66 centennial is not just a moment, but a movement for businesses leaning on its image

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The Sam’s Club in Normal is getting ready to rock. The bulk grocery warehouse is hosting a “Fundstival” in support of the Children’s Miracle Network this weekend. The event is being put on by the Starving Artists Initiative and HomeGrown, IL, two Illinois organizations that work to connect Midwestern performers whilst supporting a variety of causes.

The Sam&rsquo;s Club in Normal is getting ready to rock.&nbsp;The bulk grocery warehouse is hosting a &ldquo;Fundstival&rdquo; in support of the Children&rsquo;s Miracle Network this weekend.&nbsp;The event is being put on by the Starving Artists Initiative and HomeGrown, IL, two Illinois organizations that work to connect Midwestern performers whilst supporting a variety of causes.

The Child's Play Fundstival is ready to take center stage in the Sam's Club parking lot

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A state lawmaker sponsored a bill to require farmers spraying pesticides near a school or park to send an email 72 hours in advance notifying when they would be applying the pesticides. WGLT's Evan Holden reports.

A state lawmaker sponsored a bill to require farmers spraying pesticides near a school or park to send an email 72 hours in advance notifying when they would be applying the pesticides. WGLT's Evan Holden reports.

Pesticide drift near Central Illinois school prompts calls for prior notification from farmers

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Normal Mayor Chris Koos said he’s pleased the firefighters’ union is willing to have conversations about the fire service, and the future of the department outside of collective bargaining with the town.

Normal Mayor Chris Koos said he&rsquo;s pleased the firefighters&rsquo; union is willing to have conversations about the fire service, and the future of the department outside of collective bargaining with the town.

Normal mayor addresses fire department planning, kratom and E-bike enforcement

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Route 66 centennial is not just a moment, but a movement for businesses leaning on its image

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