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USDA Celebrates 100 Years of Route 66 and Hundreds of Miles of Investments in Rural Illinois

Source
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Date
May 4, 2026
Summary
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Illinois State Director Jesus Ortega marked the 100th anniversary of the Route 66 designation by highlighting several Rural Development investments along the highway. Almost $11 million has been invested in recent projects to benefit people in rural Illinois and beyond.
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Community and economic development · Funding · Infrastructure · Illinois