WTVP
AI Literacy: Driving the Future Responsibly #shorts
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- AI Literacy: Driving the Future Responsibly #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- In the AI era, everyone needs 'driver's license' for AI. Understand AI literacy to use it responsibly and effectively. AI majors build the car; everyone else learns to drive.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/jVEAU4G6v6s
#AILiteracy #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #TechSkills
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- Veteran's War Wounds: A Fight Beyond Battle #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Marv Cooke earned two Purple Hearts, but his 100% disability stems from Agent Orange exposure. A rocket blast near base, medical interventions, and constant contact led to severe health issues: 5 bypasses, stroke, hearing loss, and joint replacements. His fight continues daily. WATCH NOW - Vietnam War: Personal Reflections https://bit.ly/WTVPVietnam #AgentOrange #VeteranStories #PurpleHeart #MilitaryHealth #WarImpact
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- Don Archdale and Big Horse Vineyards
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- 29:46
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Don Archdale returns to A Shot of Ag to tell Rob Sharkey how his family farm in Lewistown became Big Horse Vineyards. They discuss growing grapes, getting wine onto store shelves, adding an inn for wedding guests, and expanding into canned beverages, including the new Giddy Up energy drink.
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- Peoria Players: 100 Years of Continuous Theater! #shorts
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Celebrating a century of continuous performances! Peoria Players marks 100 years of bringing stories to life, year after year. A true testament to dedication and passion for the arts. WATCH NOW: The Peoria Players https://bit.ly/PeoriaPlayers #PeoriaPlayers #TheatreHistory #Centennial #CommunityTheatre #PerformingArts
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- My Route 66 Road Trip: Childhood Memories and Stars
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Relive a classic American road trip! A family journey on Route 66 in the early '60s, featuring a 'woody' station wagon, the Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, and sleeping under the stars.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/1kr8JbHRBMM
#Route66 #FamilyRoadTrip #1960s #GrandCanyon #PetrifiedForest
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- Seven Second Rule, Seven Eleven and Slinky | Mark's Furry Friends Extra
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Seven Second Rule, Seven Eleven and Slinky.
Seven Second Rule and Seven Eleven are two-month-old brothers. These domestic shorthair kittens are active! Slinky is an adorable Maltese. The six-year-old is a great lapdog! Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Dr. James McGee on the Changing Face of Cancer Care
- Runtime
- 26:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Christine Zak-Edmonds talks with Dr. James McGee about his path into radiation oncology and the development of the OSF Cancer Institute. McGee explains how proton therapy works, reflects on the human impact of a cancer diagnosis and describes how his team uses AI to gather information while leaving treatment decisions to medical professionals.
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- WTVP's Haunted Heartland Trailer
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- History meets mystery in Central Illinois.
A campus ghost. A cemetery legend. Something strange in the woods. Central Illinois has plenty of stories to tell, and Storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis is taking us into the history behind the hauntings.
Get your first look at Haunted Heartland, a new WTVP original featuring Storyteller Brian Fox Ellis. Explore the local history and eerie tales that keep us wondering long after the stories end.
📺 Watch on WTVP October 29 at 8:30 p.m.
▶️ Stream it early starting October 20 at wtvp.org and free on the PBS App.
Which Central Illinois story still gives you chills?
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- Fulton Sheen’s Legacy and Path to Sainthood
- Runtime
- 27:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Mark Welp talks with Allan Smith of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Mission Society of Canada about Sheen’s beatification, his Central Illinois roots and his lasting influence through television, radio and books. Smith reflects on the celebrations in St. Louis and Peoria, James Fulton Engstrom’s role in the ceremony and what could come next in Sheen’s path to sainthood.
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- Seven Up, Bandit and Abu | Mark's Furry Friends
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Seven Up, Bandit and Abu.
Seven Up and her siblings are ready to come home with you! She is a two-month-old, domestic shorthair kitten. Bandit is a beefy Dachshund. He is six-years-old. Abu is a German Shepherd mix with a fluffy coat. This big guy is two-years-old. Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- From Feeling Different to Building The Vault #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Growing up in a private school, the creator felt different due to material differences. This experience fueled a desire to create an inclusive space. The Vault is a private members' club and chef-driven dining experience, valuing community investment and positive contributions to Peoria.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/dWCs6K3ZS1A
#CommunityBuilding #Peoria #Entrepreneurship #Inclusion #LocalLove
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- 3 Years of Dangerous Work: Building a Steep Road #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Imagine digging a steep mountain by hand for three years to make it safe for horses. This undertaking prioritized animal care above all else. FULL DOC: https://bit.ly/GrandViewDrive #DangerousRoads #EngineeringMarvel #HistoricalConstruction #AnimalWelfare
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- Living It Up: Your Central Illinois Weekend Guide | Oct. 2-4
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Looking for things to do in Central Illinois this weekend? Mark Welp has your Living It Up guide for Oct. 2-4!
🎶 Live music and the Peoria Symphony
🩰 Swan Lake
🎃 Central Illinois Horror Con
🍂 Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive
🎨 Sugar Creek Arts Festival
🏈 ISU Redbirds football and a Route 66 drone show
👻 Paranormal exploration in Galesburg
🎤 Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Find your favorite event and make the most of your weekend!
#CentralIllinois #ThingsToDo #WeekendEvents #LivingItUp #PeoriaIllinois
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- Parental Incarceration: The Hidden Trauma on Children #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Children of incarcerated parents face compounding trauma. Re-entry for mothers means not only reintegrating into society but also instantly resuming motherhood, often without adequate support.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/F67yThYE3PE
#ParentalIncarceration #ChildhoodTrauma #ACEs #FamilySupport #Reentry
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- NO SCREENS IN BEDROOM: Family Sleep Hack for Better Mornings! #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Protect your child's sleep quality and morning focus. Keep screens out of bedrooms and away from bedtime routines. A new bill even addresses cell phones in schools.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/GquRvN18wSo
#ScreenTime #ChildSleep #ParentingTips #HealthyHabits
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- Pink Boots & Country Roots: Fighting Cancer with Music #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- From a difficult cancer journey to a heartwarming charity concert. Pink Boots & Country Roots raises funds for breast cancer patients, inspired by personal experience with crucial support services.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/dWCs6K3ZS1A
#CancerSupport #CharityConcert #BreastCancerAwareness #Hope #Community
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- My Fight For Women Behind Bars: A Mother's Story #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A mother's fight for incarcerated women, fueled by her own heartbreaking birth experience. Denied immediate bonding and facing systemic barriers, she dedicates herself to ensuring better treatment for those still incarcerated.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/F67yThYE3PE
#Advocacy #CriminalJusticeReform #MothersBehindBars #Incarceration #HumanRights
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- School Cell Phone Ban: Parents Weigh In On The Anxious Generation! #shorts
- Runtime
- 2:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- New bill bans student cell phones. Parents weigh in on early tech access impacting childhood anxiety. Exploring safer communication alternatives, this ban is framed as a vital public health move.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/GquRvN18wSo
#CellPhoneBan #SchoolPolicy #ChildDevelopment #Parenting #PublicHealth
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- Hamburger Hill: The Brutal Battle & Its Devastating Aftermath #shorts
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- In May 1968, soldiers scaled Hamburger Hill under heavy fire. Lieutenant DeLoach recounts the brutal reality of the battle, earning two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. The hill was abandoned just 16 days after capture, a disheartening outcome that fueled public dissent. WATCH NOW - Vietnam War: Personal Reflections https://bit.ly/WTVPVietnam #HamburgerHill #VietnamWar #MilitaryHistory #SoldierStories #BattleRecount
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- Mom's Cancer, NBC, and My Restaurant Dream #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A difficult family diagnosis led to a career pivot. While working remotely, hands-on restaurant experience sparked a new passion for serving and delighting people. This is the vision to bring big-city sophistication home.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/dWCs6K3ZS1A
#RestaurantLife #CareerChange #PassionProject #Community
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- From Pharmacy to Flower Farming
- Runtime
- 27:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- ER pharmacist Morrissa “Mo” Reynolds joins Rob Sharkey to share how a family tradition inspired her unexpected journey into flower farming. She discusses building Coyote Acres Flower Farm near Chatham, learning to grow from scratch and balancing healthcare, family life and a thriving subscription and wedding business.
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- Peoria: The Ultimate Theater Test Market? #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The phrase "Will it play in Peoria?" wasn't about being average. It meant if you could win over Peoria's critical audiences, you could win anywhere. A true test of quality. WATCH NOW: The Peoria Players https://bit.ly/PeoriaPlayers #Peoria #CulturalHistory #AudienceTesting #Entertainment
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- Route 66: Untold Stories & Generational Connections #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Discover how Route 66 bridges generational divides, sparking conversations about past and present travels. Every person's story, no matter how ordinary, holds extraordinary insight and deserves to be preserved.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/1kr8JbHRBMM
#Route66 #FamilyHistory #RoadTrip #Storytelling #Generations
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- Horseshoe Bat, Vampire Bat and Prada | Mark's Furry Friends Extra
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Mark introduces us to Horseshoe Bat, Vampire Bat and Prada.
Horseshoe Bat and Vampire Bat are siblings. They are two-month-old, domestic shorthair kittens. Six-year-old Prada is a bundle of energy! She is a Chihuahua mix that loves to play! Help us find good homes for these animals!
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- Artificial Intelligence: Jobs, Ethics and the Human Factor
- Runtime
- 26:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Mark Welp talks with Bradley University professors Rob Prescott and Yun Wang about artificial intelligence and its growing role in everyday life. They discuss workplace efficiency, jobs, classroom use, critical thinking, ethics, bias and why human judgment still matters as AI becomes more common.
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- Mothers in Prison: Unveiling Harsh Realities #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Shocking statistics reveal how common it is for women to be pregnant or have children when incarcerated. The system often fails to factor in the profound impact on children and families, separating mothers from their children during a critical time.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/F67yThYE3PE
#IncarceratedMothers #CriminalJusticeReform #FamilyImpact #ParentingChallenges
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- Vaccines: Safe & Effective? Trust Your Doctor! #shorts
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Debunking vaccine myths. Discover the proven safety and effectiveness of vaccinations, backed by science and medical experts. Prioritize reliable health information over online misinformation.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/GquRvN18wSo
#VaccineSafety #MedicalFacts #TrustScience #HealthEducation
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- What’s Inside a Solar Panel?
- Runtime
- 6:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A solar energy expert breaks down the materials in a typical panel and addresses questions about solar technology. The conversation also explores falling costs and where new panels might go, including rooftops and parking lots, while considering the value of preserving farmland for food production.
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- Mining the Sun
- Runtime
- 7:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Nature Conservancy’s “Mining the Sun” approach looks at building solar projects on former mines, industrial sites and other degraded land. Larissa Armstrong explains how using these properties could expand renewable energy while protecting productive farmland and giving communities a role in shaping projects.
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- Data Centers in Central Illinois
- Runtime
- 3:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- As developers look beyond Chicago, Central Illinois communities are weighing proposed data centers. The clip visits plans in Pekin and Fulton County and examines promised jobs and tax revenue alongside concerns about water use, electricity costs, noise and farmland. Residents and developers offer different views on whether the projects belong here.
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- Why Illinois Needs Prescribed Fire
- Runtime
- 6:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Prescribed fire can control brush and help Illinois prairies and oak woodlands thrive. Conservationists explain why burns matter, how they manage the work safely and why affordable insurance remains a barrier. The clip also examines a proposed state response intended to help more landowners and practitioners use prescribed fire.
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- A Macomb Home Goes All-Electric
- Runtime
- 6:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Gary Freymiller gives a tour of his Macomb home, which he converted to run entirely on electricity. He shares the changes that let him disconnect natural gas, explains how the home uses solar power while remaining connected to the grid, and describes what the transition has meant for his energy bills.
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- The Case for an All-Electric Home
- Runtime
- 4:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- An expert discusses how replacing fossil fuel appliances can reduce household emissions and improve indoor air quality. The conversation covers potential savings, upfront costs and the importance of preparing a home before installing new equipment. Viewers also learn where to look for utility and state programs that may help.
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- Expanding Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge near Havana is set to grow after federal approval of $815,000 for a 76-acre expansion in Fulton County. The acquisition will also create land access to existing refuge property now reachable only by water, strengthening protection for wetlands and migratory birds along the Illinois and Spoon rivers.
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- Sheep at Work on a Central Illinois Solar Farm
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- 6:12
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A Central Illinois solar farm uses sheep as living lawn mowers to control vegetation beneath thousands of panels. Solar developers and farmers explain how grazing protects equipment, supports livestock production, improves soil and reduces mowing and chemical use while allowing the property to continue contributing to the region’s agricultural economy.
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- Balancing the Costs and Benefits of Data Centers
- Runtime
- 8:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Experts examine the rapid growth of data centers and their effects on Illinois energy and water resources. They consider the demands created by artificial intelligence, potential economic benefits and the need for transparency, oversight and responsible infrastructure planning to ensure communities understand the costs and opportunities.
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- Keeping Kids Healthy Through the School Year
- Runtime
- 27:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Pediatrician Dr. Aaron Traeger offers practical guidance for keeping children healthy and ready to learn throughout the school year. He joins Mark Welp to discuss sleep, screen time, school anxiety, nutritious meals, afterschool activities, common illnesses and when parents should call their child’s doctor.
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- Building A Chapel: A Father's Legacy of Faith & Community #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Discover the remarkable story behind Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel. A testament to community spirit, built with the help of the Burlington Railroad and the dedicated Davis camp residents. FULL DOC: https://bit.ly/4wwoqDP #ChapelConstruction #CommunityEffort #HistoricalSites #BurlingtonRailroad
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- Living It Up: Things to Do in Central Illinois Sept. 25-27
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- What’s happening in Central Illinois this weekend? Discover events in Peoria, Bloomington, Normal and beyond, including comedy, art, local authors, roller derby, shopping, hot air balloons, live music, family fun and ice skating. Watch Living It Up with Mark Welp for your Sept. 25-27 weekend guide.
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- Grandview Drive: Peoria's Most Beautiful Place! #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Dubé himself would be overjoyed! Grand View Drive is still one of Illinois' most beautiful spots, attracting visitors worldwide who are awestruck by its natural splendor. It truly defines Peoria. FULL DOC: https://bit.ly/GrandViewDrive #GrandViewDrive #PeoriaIllinois #ScenicViews #TravelIllinois #MustSee
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- Inside You Gotta See This! With Amy Arhart
- Runtime
- 12:07
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Executive producer Amy Arhart joins James Kerr to share her journey to WTVP and the joy of telling stories across Central Illinois. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Route 66 season premiere, introduces some of the people who preserve the Mother Road and previews the memorable places, inspiring neighbors and unexpected adventures ahead on You Gotta See This!
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- The Hardest Truth: Giving Up and Losing 58,000 Lives #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Reflecting on a year of combat, where battles were won but the war was lost by giving up. A somber reminder of the 58,000 soldiers who died in vain. WATCH NOW - Vietnam War: Personal Reflections https://bit.ly/WTVPVietnam #WarHistory #MilitaryLosses #VietnamWar #HistoricalReflection
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- Larry Tombaugh: Farming, Family and a Famous Name
- Runtime
- 28:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Rob Sharkey sits down with Streator farmer Larry Tombaugh to trace a life shaped by agriculture, family and change. Tombaugh recalls losing his home to lightning, surviving the 1980s farm crisis, building side businesses, joining Illinois agricultural leadership and experimenting with new farming practices. He also shares stories of his relative Clyde Tombaugh, who discovered Pluto.
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- Route 66: 100 Years on the Mother Road
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- 42:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Celebrate the centennial of Route 66 with a journey through Central Illinois. Explore museums, landmarks and roadside attractions in Pontiac, Lexington, Bloomington and Springfield while hearing personal memories from those who lived, worked and traveled along the Mother Road. Their stories reveal how a highway became an enduring symbol of freedom, connection and Americana.
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- Growing Up at the A. Lincoln Motel
- Runtime
- 5:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Mary Alice Davis was 10 when her parents opened the A. Lincoln Tourist Court along Route 66 after World War II. She recalls rented bedrooms, late-night doorbells, a coveted “No Vacancy” sign and the family ingenuity that turned her father’s gamble into a thriving motel and a lifetime of stories.
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- A Drive Down Memory Lane
- Runtime
- 3:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Lexington Mayor Spencer Johansen has watched Route 66 carry his hometown through boom, decline and renewal. He shares how the community is preserving Memory Lane, an original stretch of concrete lined with recreated billboards that invites travelers to slow down and take a drive back in time.
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- The People Who Made the Mother Road
- Runtime
- 4:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- At the Illinois State Museum, 100 oral histories reveal Route 66 through the people who traveled, worked and lived along it. Vintage artifacts and firsthand memories compare road trips across generations, showing how the Mother Road is continually reinvented by everyone who experiences it.
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- Cruisin’ with Lincoln on Route 66
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- 5:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- At the McLean County Museum of History, the Cruisin’ with Lincoln on Route 66 Visitor Center connects the Mother Road to Abraham Lincoln and the paths that came before it. Exhibits, murals and an interactive county map invite travelers and residents to discover how Route 66 continues to shape McLean County.
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- The Road Trip of a Lifetime
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- For Big Dave Sullivan, Route 66 is part of the family. From childhood trips and working at an Odell gas station to driving his Pontiac Firebird all the way to Santa Monica, Sullivan reflects on the people, places and freedom that made his journey on the Mother Road the trip of a lifetime.
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- A Road Trip Across Illinois in One Stop
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- 4:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Illinois Route 66 Experience at the Illinois State Fairgrounds brings the state’s stretch of the Mother Road together in one place. Historic barns, rare photographs and the Legends Neon Sign Park introduce more than 90 Route 66 communities and inspire visitors to plan adventures of their own.
