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Heritage Quarter Destinations outlines Route 66 centennial plans and $3.44M in Will County projects
Summary
Heritage Quarter Destinations updated the Will County Board on Route 66 centennial activities, reporting $5.8 million in grant dollars since FY22 for Route 66 projects statewide and about $3.44 million returning to Will County communities for attractions, signs, benches and EV infrastructure; planning includes events April–November 2026 and Joliet’s designation as an Illinois satellite city for the centennial.
Bob Navaro of Heritage Quarter Destinations briefed the Will County Board on March 19 about tourism programming tied to the Route 66 centennial and county marketing efforts.
Navaro said the bureau represents six counties, employs staff in Joliet, and uses multiple digital and print platforms (including visitwill.com and the First 100 Miles site) to promote Will County destinations. He reported that since fiscal year 2022 the bureau has received a total of $5.8 million in funding for Route 66 projects and that roughly $3.44…
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