(Photo By Flickr User Alex Berger) Illinois’ transportation chief is warning motorists to be alert for deer on roadways during their mating season. Transportation Secretary Omer Osman says above all, “Don’t veer for deer.” The first instinct when bearing down on a deer in the road is to swerve. But Osman says that could make…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Ralph Arvesen) The Original Harlem Globetrotters are known for our amazing feats of basketball, humor, and acts of goodwill on and off the court. The Harlem Globetrotters say in their statement, “We have always been about our fans, but this year, everything we do will bring fans closer to the action…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) “Attention all Bed Bath & Beyond customers, attention all Bed Bath & Beyond customers………” Bed Bath and Beyond says it will close more stores than previously announced. The home goods retailer says it will shutter 60 stores by the end of the fiscal year. According to WAND-TV, Back…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Jeff Myers) When it comes to outward migration of cities in the Midwest, Illinois has no shortage of these areas seeing large numbers of residents departing. According to Business Insider & WEEK-TV, with data collected from the U.S. Census Bureau, listed the top 20 cities in the Midwest with the largest…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Jason Mrachina) Hey River City & Vicinity, it’s never too early to start looking ahead to the weekend! It appears we are on track for warmer than normal temperatures this weekend and early next week (10/20th-10/24/19). According to KWQC-TV, our average highs are in the low 60s now, so this means…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Starley Shelton) Officials are warning drivers to be on the lookout for deer on the road this fall. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) said during deer mating season animals become more active, especially in the early morning and evening hours. Acting Illinois Transportation…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Ken Lund) Newsline: The 2019 America’s Transportation Awards & St Louis, MO The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) was awarded the grand prize in the 2019 America’s Transportation Awards. This is the top honor for State Departments of Transportation. This was presented at the American Association of State Highway Transportation meeting…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Frankenmedia) As the temperature falls and the fall season has changed, have you tried turning on your heater yet? Experts said you should test it out to see if it is working properly and have your furnace checked. Aire Serv Heating and Air Conditioning owner David Arns said cracks in furnaces…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Taylor Studios, Inc.) Through Sunday, November 10th, the Peoria Riverfront Museum will offer free admission for all high school and college students. The opportunity comes from the ArtBridges Foundation for the museum’s Every Student Initiative; a privately funded curricula-matched program designed to bring students in central Illinois to the Museum. The…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Amy Ross) Founders of the the Flood Museum said it tells the story of how the biblical figure Noah and his family survived a great flood the wiped out all life on Earth. One of the museum’s co-founders says they’ve always had their eye on this particular building for the…… MORE
