20260927 The Route 66 Blog Sunday Bloomington to Litchfield, Illinois

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20260927 Route 66 Sunday

https://youtu.be/3Lrep5A6ZD4

@Stella Svoboda

This video follows the creator's Sunday journey along a portion of Route 66 in Illinois, beginning with a morning coffee stop in Normal (0:06 - 0:54). Throughout the day, the creator shares personal reflections, historical context, and observations of various landmarks:

• Atlanta, Illinois: The creator visits a roadside landmark (1:25 - 1:47) and observes the town's embrace of Route 66 tourism, including a stop at a café and local attractions

(1:47 - 3:15).

• Lincoln, Illinois: A driving tour highlights the county courthouse, the history of the town's naming, and the creator's past memories of local punk rock music shows and a former Steak 'n Shake location (3:29 - 5:48).

• Springfield, Illinois: The narrative shifts to the state capital, where the creator recalls working at a television bureau inside the capitol building (7:45 - 9:02). The footage includes passing the old train depot and preserved historical neighborhoods associated with Abraham Lincoln

(9:51 - 10:48).

• Cozy Dog Drive In: The creator visits this iconic

Springfield spot, noting historical markers and a map created by Bob Waldmire (10:51 - 11:35).

• Litchfield, Illinois: The trip concludes with a meal at the Ariston Cafe, a historic Route 66 establishment (11:46 - 12:47).

20260927 Dashcam Drivelapse Route 66 Bloomington to East St  Louis, Illinois

https://youtu.be/upHp0ZjHVnw

@Stella Svoboda

This video features a time-lapse drive recorded by Stella Svoboda on September 27, 2026. The footage captures a journey along Route 66 from Bloomington to East St. Louis, Illinois.

Video Highlights:

• The journey begins in Bloomington (0:00-0:15) and continues through various landscapes and towns along the historic route.

• Throughout the drive, the camera records the transition from daylight to sunset and eventually night-time driving conditions as the vehicle approaches its destination (24:00-31:37).

• The footage serves as a "drivelapse," a common practice by the creator to document their travels across the United

States.