Alright, buckle up, because we’re taking you on a road trip down the Illinois stretch of Route 66 — and trust us, this isn’t your average Sunday drive. Sure, there’s history, nostalgia, and those classic roadside attractions... but there’s also a few stories that’ll make you think twice before stopping for gas after dark.  Haunted prisons, mysterious hitchhikers, and one bridge with a past you’ll definitely want to hear about. Somewhere between the neon signs and ghost sightings, you’ll find out why Route 66 is called the “Mother Road” — and why so many travelers swear they’ve met something (or someone) strange along the way. So grab your snacks (combos are my favorite road snack), roll the windows down, and ride along with us — we promise you’ll never look at an old highway sign the same way again.