ABC7 Chicago's Ryan Chiaverini celebrates 100 years of Route 66 with road trip from pier to pier

Route 66 ABC7 Chicago's Ryan Chiaverini celebrates 100 years of Route 66 with road trip from pier to pier Ryan reaches the ceremonial terminus of Route 66 at Santa Monica Pier and celebrates the trip with a former colleague from ABC 7 Chicago. By ABC7 Chicago Digital Team Thursday, November 12, 2026 7:53PM Share Follow ABC7 on Google CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 Chicago's Ryan Chiaverini celebrated 100 years of Route 66 with a road trip from pier to pier. Watch the full special on ABC7 at 11 p.m. Sunday. See where he traveled below: A new start and an old giant: Route 66 from Navy Pier to Wilmington From Dwight to Pontiac to Atlanta: Ryan's Route 66 journey through central Illinois Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois and St. Louis: Chasing Midwest food innovations on the Mother Road Vintage Route 66: Ryan Chiaverini visits Missouri treasures Meramec Caverns and Wagon Wheel Motel A rusty truck and a concrete whale; Midwest roadside attractions on Route 66 Route 66 in Tulsa: Ryan Chiaverini interviews journalist, author, voice actor from 'Cars' Navigating Route 66 in Chandler, Oklahoma with artist, author Jerry McClanahan Relics of Route 66: From Oklahoma City to Erick, OK Route 66 from border to border on the Texas Panhandle Outlook outage: Microsoft reports 'issues' with Teams and email 15 minutes ago Rescue operations underway after building collapses in Brooklyn, New York: FDNY 1 hour ago $10B development including Chicago Bears stadium proposed for Michael Reese site 1 hour ago The Blue Hole: Route 66 oasis in New Mexico is 60 degrees year-round Religious Route 66: Ryan Chiaverini finds history and mystery on the Old Santa Fe Trail Albuquerque: Route 66 kitsch at the crossroads in New Mexico Giddy in Gallup: Tales of John Wayne and Errol Flynn on Route 66 in New Mexico Route 66 in Arizona: Motels, music, meteors in the Grand Canyon State Route 66 town Seligman, Arizona inspired Radiator Springs in 'Cars' Rugged Route 66: Twisty switchbacks lead to wild burros in this former gold mining town in Arizona Route 66 through California's Inland Empire and Los Angeles County Drive-thru Route 66: How San Bernardino sparked a fast food revolution with McDonald's & Taco Bell Road of the stars: Paying tribute to Hollywood legends on Route 66 in Los Angeles End of the trail: Where Route 66 goes no further, Santa Monica Pier "Pier To Pier: Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66" is sponsored by Hyundai. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics TRAVEL ILLINOIS CHICAGO NAVY PIER ROUTE 66 End of the trail: Where Route 66 goes no further, Santa Monica Pier Road of stars: Paying tribute to Hollywood legends on Route 66 in LA Route 66 through California's Inland Empire and Los Angeles County Drive-thru Route 66: How San Bernardino sparked a fast food revolution Watch Live ON NOW Outlook outage: Microsoft reports 'issues' with Teams and email 15 minutes ago At least 8 dead, including 2 children, after building collapses in Brooklyn: Sources 1 hour ago Developers pitch $10B proposal for Bronzeville including Bears stadium 1 hour ago Local farm works with food bank to get food to those who need it 35 minutes ago Several inches of snow accumulation possible in parts of area Friday 2 hours ago