Part of Our Route 66 Everytown Collection | Chicago Edition
Chicago, Illinois: Route 66 Homicide Capital
Bold, gritty and unapologetically real, this Chicago tee doesn't shy away from the Windy City's reputation. Chicago's story is one of sharp contrasts: world-class art and architecture standing alongside headlines that shock the nation. It all begins where Route 66 rolls west out of Illinois toward the Pacific.
Celebrate Chicago's place in Route 66 history with a vintage-inspired tee that honors the towns, landmarks and communities that made the Mother Road legendary.
Part of the Route 66 Everytown Collection: one tee for every town that ever called the road home. Start with Chicago, then collect the entire route.
T-Shirt Details & Features
- Bella+Canvas 3001 unisex tee, true to size (see size charts in product image gallery)
- Solid colors: 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton
- Heather colors: 52% cotton, 48% polyester
- Black Heather: 90% cotton, 10% polyester
- Side seams for structure, tear-away label for comfort
- Printed and fulfilled in the USA
- Free U.S. shipping on orders of $25 or more, applied automatically!
About Chicago, Illinois: A City of Bold Contrasts
Incorporated as a town in 1833 and as a city in 1837, Chicago grew from a frontier outpost into one of America's great cultural and industrial centers. When U.S. Route 66 was designated in 1926, the city became the eastern starting line for travelers heading west.
Chicago has led large U.S. cities in total homicides in many recent years, a reputation with roots in the Prohibition-era gangland violence of the 1920s. That history is part of the city's story, but it has never been the whole story.
Nearby the "Begin Route 66" sign on Adams Street, The Art Institute of Chicago displays Edward Hopper's Nighthawks, a painting that captures the late-night diners found all along the Mother Road. Nearby, Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain give travelers a grand send-off.
For a true taste of the old road, Lou Mitchell's has served hearty breakfasts on Jackson Boulevard since 1923, and many road-trippers make it their first stop before heading west.
Dazzling yet gritty, historic yet modern, Chicago is the ultimate starting point for America's most iconic highway. Collect all three Chicago tees, including the Eastern Terminus of Route 66 and the Homicide Capital of Route 66 editions.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 90°F / 30°C)
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Non-chlorine bleach as needed
- Iron or steam: medium heat
- Do NOT dry clean
Bring a piece of Chicago home. Wear a piece of the Mother Road's history. Add this tee to your cart, then explore every Illinois town on Route 66.
