LINCOLN, Ill. (WAND) — This year, more than 35 hot air balloon pilots from across the country will gather in Lincoln to take to the skies. For the small town,
The grant is part of 58 awards totaling $6.6 million through the Route 66 ($3.7 million) and Tourism Marketing Grant Programs ($2.9 million) to boost local tourism efforts and attract visitors to drive along the historic highway.