Proposed rail line seeks grant for environmental study
OGLESBY- The North Central Illinois Council of Governments gave updates on a proposed rail line connecting Peoria and Chicago Thursday night in a committee meeting. The line would be operated by Amtrak and run from Peoria
Australian man flees accident scene, naked
QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA — A man was recently arrested in Queensland after fleeing the scene of an accident that he allegedly caused. He jumped onto a horse trailer and held on to get away, while naked. Police were
Top cocktails for the weekend
Top 10 Best Cocktails On World Bartender Day, what better way to celebrate than to have one of these top cocktails tonight? Manhattan Martini Margarita Sazerac Old Fashioned Piña Colada White Russian Long Island Iced Tea Sidecar
Japan flight gets turned around for curfew violation
JAPAN — A flight leaving Tokyo was told to U-turn minutes before landing in Fukuoka for breaking curfew. They were not permitted to land because they would be landing too late for the airport, by minutes. The flight
Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon raises over $3000 locally
PERU – The Junior Achievement of the Heartland raised $3,430 locally for their programs at the annual Bowl-A-Thon held last Saturday. Teams from area businesses enjoyed an afternoon of bowling at the Illinois Valley Super Bowl
Informational session for upcoming Habitat build in Peru Saturday
PERU – Applicants are being sought for an opportunity to purchase a newly constructed home with a low-interest affordable mortgage loan. Habitat for Humanity of LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam Counties are looking for those in need
10 tips for a better work environment
https://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2010/01/27/10-tips-for-playing-well-with-others-at-work Heads up when people talk to you Listen actively Show sincere interest Assume goodwill, most people are sincerely trying to do a good job Share credit Be open to the possibility that you might be wrong
Florida woman takes police on slow speed chase
Orlando, FL — An elderly woman took police on a slow speed chase on I-4 in Orlando. The woman was riding a motorized wheelchair in the far left lane of I-4. Two squad cars drove slowly behind her
Special Olympians make their Polar Plunge
PERU — Ladies from the Illinois Valley Family Co-Op Special Olympics Swim Team made their Polar Plunge Tuesday afternoon at the Illinois Valley YMCA. They each raised money to help local athletes have access to programs throughout
Illinois EPA announces nearly $1 million for wastewater infrastructure at Streator subdivision
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced $21,046,025 in grants to six communities across the state through Illinois EPA’s Unsewered Communities Construction Grant Program, including a large contribution for a subdivision in Streator. Made possible through