Springfield, Illinois: Big Ron: Former Big John
A former Big John statue, originally designed to hold sacks of groceries, reworked to raise his arms above his head and hold a giant Route 66 shield sign. Flanked by two giant retro-style gas pumps. Unveiled August 2024.
Motorheads
- Address:
- 600 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL
- Directions:
- Motorheads. South edge of the city. I-55 exit 90, southwest side.
- Hours:
- Lit at night.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Big Ron is in the parking lot and easily seen from the road. The restaurant has great food, too.
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Big Ron is a former fiberglass Big John grocery clerk, customized to hold a giant Route 66 shield sign aloft with his beefy arms.