TILT is the BEST view in Chicago
If you're looking for things to do in Chicago, try TILT. It's the only view in the city that will move you... literally.
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TILT is located at 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck, on the 94th floor of 875 N Michigan Ave (formerly the John Hancock Center) in beautiful downtown Chicago. 360 CHICAGO is home to the best views in Chicago and is one of the best things to do in Chicago for kids and families.
5 Best Cities In Illinois
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10 Places in Illinois You Should NEVER Move To
Every state has cities and towns that are really nice, but they also have some that should be avoided at all costs, but to high poverty rates, a lack of decent jobs, a bad educational system, and/or high crime rates. Illinois is no exception. There are several communities that I would never recommend to someone moving to the Land of Lincoln. In this video, we're taking a look at 10 of those places.
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The Smallest Towns In Illinois
Have you ever wanted to run away from it all? Many people have that thought, but few act on it. Besides, it's really hard to avoid other people. There are billions of us walking around, so most of us just have to deal with it. But...if someone does want to be a hermit, where do they go? In this video, we discuss the ten places in the state of Illinois with the smallest population, according to the most recent census data.
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Driving Around Small Town Moweaqua, Illinois in 4k Video
Filmed on Friday, June 16 2023, I drive around the village Moweaqua, IL to see what's going on.
Moweaqua is a Pottawatamie word that means she that weeps.
On the morning of December 24, 1932, fifty-four coal miners, the entire day shift, were killed by a methane gas explosion in the Moweaqua coal mine disaster.
The incident occurred on the morning of Christmas Eve, and one of the deceased miners, Tom Jackson, had been scheduled to play Santa Claus in a party to be held that evening for his fellow townspeople. The tragic explosion, together with the election in the previous month of the pro-labor 73rd Congress, led to the passage of mine safety legislation and the phaseout of open-flame carbide miner's lanterns in United States coal mines.
The Moweaqua Coal Mine Museum opened in 1986 to commemorate local coal miners, especially the victims of this disaster.
The 2009 movie The Informant starring Matt Damon was partially filmed in Moweaqua. The plot of the movie is based on the ADM price fixing scandal which occurred during the 1990s.
As of the 2020 census there were 1,764 people residing in the village.
The racial makeup of the village was 95.92% White, 0.91% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.34% from other races, and 2.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.36% of the population.
The median income for a household in the village was $61,250, and the per capita income for the village was $26,487. About 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line.
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GoPro HERO 8 Hyperlapse: Driving Through Backroads of Illinois between Galena and Iowa
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Driving Through Backroads of Illinois between Galena and Iowa. This road crossed between Illinois and Wisconsin a few times as it ran right on the boarder of the two.
Drive Through Streator, Illinois - Rt 18 East
6 hr. drive from Elizabethtown, Ky. to Streator, Illinois - Pick up interstate 65 in Elizabethtown - go north (1/2 hr.) threw Louisville, north to Indy (2 hrs.), merge onto interstate 74 in Indy (Sign 74 west to Peoria) - stay on 74 west threw Champaign (2 hrs west of Indy) another 1 hr to Bloomington, Illinois on 74 west.. Merge onto interstate 39 north (40 min drive) to Streator Exit Rt. 18 - (12 miles to Streator). See Streator from Route 18 going East threw Town..
OOGIE'S Drive-In - Streator, IL - August 28, 1993
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OOGIE'S Restaurant & Drive-In
310 North Park Street
Streator, Illinois
On the seventh day of traveling Route 66 from California in my 1959 Cadillac, me and my road companion, Eric Wittman, made a short side trip to Streator, Illinois for a few hours. There we had a surprise visit with Eric's 89 year old great aunt Lois Harcharik. After seeing the car we drove up in, it was she who suggested that we go to the classic 1950's drive-in for root beer and hamburgers.
Lois was as happy as could be talking to us about train rides and dump cakes. It was Eric and I who were the lucky ones to see how important our visit with her was.
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Santa Ana, California
Route 18 East to Streator, Illinois
Trip to Streator, Illinois last weekend of Dec. 2013..
6 miles west of Streator - Route 18 - Heading East to Streator..
Beautiful December corn & soy bean fields..
10 Best Things to Do in Pontiac, IL
If you're headed to Pontiac, then make it a worthwhile visit with attractions to see.
A museum of vintage cars, the famous Route 66, more museums with various displays, historical landmarks, and many others await you in the city filled with wonders.
Did those spark your interest? Play this video to know more about the best things to do in Pontiac.
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Abandoned Railroad Bridges of Streator, IL December 2020
While Streator, IL is home to three railroad lines (BNSF Chillicothe sub, NS Kankakee Line, and the Illinois Railway Montgomery to Streator line which is more so inactive in Streator though Ottawa and north see regular action), there were other railroad lines through town at one point. Focused here are two abandoned bridges that used to carry lines across the Vermillion River. There used to be a CB&Q branch that went from Zearing to Streator that exists today from Zearing to La Salle, IL as the Illinois Railway La Salle branch though the portion between La Salle and Streator was abandoned 40 or so years ago. My wife and I walked on the recently opened Vermillion Greenway trail on 12/19/20 which allowed access to the bridge. A few days later on Christmas Eve after railfanning a bit on the BNSF Chillicothe sub, I checked out the other abandoned bridge which carried the Alton and Southern/GM&O Washington branch that extended from the main (now Union Pacific Joliet sub) in Dwight about 70 miles to Washington, IL. This one has piers that are twice the height of the CB&Q bridge about a mile north and also crossed the Vermillion River. Both lines can be traced via Google maps Satellite. Enjoy and don't forget to comment and subscribe!!!
Weber House & Garden
An amazing attraction Located in Streator, Illinois. Pair a tour of this one-of-a-kind destination with an overnight stay at historic Starved Rock Lodge for a winning getaway! Video by Kathy Casstevens, Marketing Director/Starved Rock Lodge.
A hot and humid day in Rochelle and Streator, IL with CP 7014 and much more 07/26/20
I first got word of CP 7014 (Maroon and grey script heritage SD70ACU) leading a S-SEALPC stack train when it was still back in Washington state. At first it was thought it would take the route of the BNSF Aurora sub to the CN Leithton sub at Eola, IL to the BNSF Chillicothe sub in Joliet to Logistics Park Chicago in Elwood, IL. I made the trip up to the Rochelle Railroad Park thinking that. Unfortunately it took the BNSF Barstow sub at Savanna, IL to Galesburg and the BNSF Chillicothe sub via Cameron, IL. After seeing a few trains I made the 65 mile drive to Streator, IL on the BNSF Chillicothe sub which is one of my frequent spots. Finally around 6:30 in the evening I saw the CP 7014 which was my first CP SD70ACU in any paint. That wasn't all I saw though as I saw many freights in Streator including 3 Union Pacific run throughs so there was plenty of traffic while I was waiting. Enjoy and don't forget to comment and subscribe!!!
Rochelle Railroad Park
0:00 Westbound BNSF mixed manifest
BNSF 5616 (AC44CW built 4/2003)
BNSF 4278 (ES44C4 built 2016)
2:33 Westbound Union Pacific local
UP 4149 (SD70M built 2000)
UPY 709 (ex-MP GP15-1 built 3/1982)
3:42 Eastbound BNSF mixed manifest
BNSF 5940 (ES44AC built 2006)
BNSF 8334 (ES44C4 built 2015)
BNSF 4106 (C44-9W built 11/2002)
7:35 Westbound Union Pacific vehicle train meets eastbound Union Pacific mixed manifest
Westbound UP vehicle train
UP 2686 (ET44AH built 7/2016)
Eastbound UP mixed manifest
UP ????
UP ????
UP 9038 (SD70AH built 2016 mid-DPU)
15:21 Westbound BNSF mixed manifest
BNSF 8120 (ES44C4 built 2014)
BNSF 5753 (ES44AC built 7/2005)
BNSF 7541 (ES44DC built 2007)
BNSF Chillicothe Sub Streator, IL
17:45 Eastbound BNSF z-train
BNSF 7436 (ES44DC built 2010)
BNSF 3784 (ET44C4 built 2016)
BNSF 3931 (ET44C4 built 2015)
BNSF 6264 (ES44AC built 10/2008)
19:32 Westbound BNSF z-train
BNSF 8082 (ES44C4 built 2014)
BNSF 8366 (ES44C4 built 2015)
BNSF 5977 (ES44AC built 2006)
BNSF 6671 (ES44C4 built 3/2011)
22:04 Westbound BNSF stack train meets a Eastbound Union Pacific stack train (I-LBG4)
Westbound BNSF stack train
BNSF 8129 (ES44C4 built 2014)
BNSF 3277 (ES44C4 built 2020)
BNSF 5160 (C44-9W built 3/2004 DPU)
BNSF 6883 (ES44C4 built 12/2012)
Eastbound Union Pacific stack train (I-LBG4)
UP 7273 (AC44CW built 9/1999)
UP 6777 (AC44CW built 1996)
UP 5616 (AC44CW built 2004 mid-DPU)
UP 8611 (SD70ACe built 7/2007 mid-DPU)
30:19 Westbound BNSF stack train
BNSF 6807 (ES44C4 built 2011)
BNSF 6721 (ES44C4 built 2011)
32:24 Eastbound BNSF z-train
BNSF 4003 (C44-9W built 9/2003)
BNSF 4262 (ES44C4 built 2016)
BNSF 7787 (ES44DC built 8/2005)
35:32 Eastbound BNSF z-train
BNSF 5041 (C44-9W built 8/2004)
BNSF 5454 (C44-9W built 2000)
BNSF 4280 (ES44C4 built 2016)
BNSF 7330 (ES44DC built 2009)
37:48 Westbound BNSF z-train
BNSF 7920 (ES44DC built 2010)
BNSF 4011 (C44-9W built 9/2003)
BNSF 7557 (ES44DC built 2007)
BNSF 5095 (C44-9W built 2004)
40:39 Eastbound BNSF stack train
BNSF 4230 (ES44C4 built 2016)
BNSF 7490 (ES44DC built 10/2010)
BNSF 7692 (H2 ES44DC built 2005)
BNSF 4759 (C44-9W built 1998)
BNSF 3958 (ET44C4 built 2015 DPU)
BNSF 7380 (ES44DC built 2/2010 DPU)
44:41 Westbound BNSF mixed manifest (H-IHBGAL)
BNSF 7119 (ES44C4 built 3/2013)
BNSF 9337 (SD70ACe built 8/2006)
46:09 Westbound Union Pacific stack train (I-G4SI)
UP 8997 (SD70AH built 3/2016)
UP 8405 (SD70ACe built 7/2005)
49:20 Westbound BNSF stack train
BNSF 8016 (ES44C4 built 2014)
BNSF 7589 (ES44DC built 8/2007)
BNSF 6569 (ES44C4 built 11/2013)
BNSF 5750 (ES44AC built 7/2005)
52:12 Eastbound Union Pacific z-train (Z-CIG2)
UP 5686 (AC44CW built 12/2004)
UP 6651 (AC44CW built 1997)
UP 6966 (AC4460CW built 12/2000)
UP 8867 (SD70AH built 2014)
UP 7055 (AC44ACM built 8/1996)
UP 5717 (AC44CW built 2001 mid-DPU)
UP 6385 (ex-SP AC44CW built 1995 mid-DPU)
57:10 Westbound BNSF stack train
BNSF 6734 (ES44C4 built 2011)
BNSF 6801 (ES44C4 built 2011)
BNSF 8379 (ES44C4 built 2015)
BNSF 7866 (ES44DC built 2010 DPU)
BNSF 8088 (ES44C4 built 2014 DPU)
1:00:56 BNSF S-SEALPC
CP 7014 (Maroon and Grey Script heritage SD70ACU built 11/1998)
BNSF 7389 (ES44DC built 2/2010 DPU)
A Nice Town In the Illinois Valley, but Is It Toxic??? Ottawa, Illinois 4K.
Located 80 miles southwest of Downtown Chicago, Ottawa, Illinois is a conflicting city. It's a town with rich history, and when you compare it to most Illinois cities and towns, it seems to be in good economic shape in modern times. However, there was a company that was headquartered here years ago that specialized in the use of toxic paint. That toxic paint is said to be the reason for 16 Superfund sites throughout the city.
Downtown Ottawa: 3:21 - 7:45
Washington Square Park (Where the 1st Lincoln Douglas debate took place): 5:30
Reddick Mansion: 6:30
Southside: 7:45 - 13:20
Nearby State Park talk: 9:35
Superfund site talk: 15:12
Downtown again (Main Street): 21:10 - 22:20
Ottawa High School: 22:45
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Streator Illinois Criuse Night Part Nine
even more classic cars from Streator Illinois Cruise Night Labor Day Weekend 2010
Surrey Motel - Ottawa Hotels, Illinois
Surrey Motel 2 Stars Hotel in Ottawa, Illinois Within US Travel Directory Just off Interstate 80 and less than 3.
2 km from central Ottawa, this motel features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi and cable TVs.
Starved Rock State Park is 17 minutes’ drive from the motel.
A microwave and a refrigerator are offered in each guest room at Surrey Motel.
Air-conditioning is provided in all rooms.
The reception desk is available 24-hours a day.
Vending machines with drinks are available on site.
Skydive Chicago is less than 12 minutes’ drive from the motel.
Ottawa Airport is 3.
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Driving Around an Illinois Wind Power Farm in 4k Video
Filmed on Tuesday, February 7th 2023, I drive around a wind farm outside of Broadwell, IL to see what's happening.
Wind power in Illinois provided nearly 10% of the state's generated electrical power in 2020 powering 1,231,900 homes. At the end of 2020, Illinois had 6,300 megawatts (MW) of wind power installed, ranking fifth among states for installed wind turbine capacity. An additional 1,100 MW of wind power was under construction across the state at the end of 2020.
The vast majority of wind-generated electricity in Illinois is distributed via Midcontinent Independent System Operator, which services Illinois outside of northern Illinois--as opposed to PJM Interconnection, which distributes electricity in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Wind power has been supported by a renewable portfolio standard, passed in 2007, and strengthened in 2009, which requires 10% renewable energy from electric companies by 2010 and 25% by 2025. For 2013, in-state renewable generation was just 5.1% of Illinois' total generation. Additional renewably generated electricity is imported from other states. Illinois uses a large amount of electricity, and the state's mandate was enacted when only a very small percentage of its electricity was renewably generated.
Illinois has the potential for installing up to an estimated 249,882 MW of wind generation capacity at a hub height of 80 meters operating at 30% gross capacity factor. That amount is lower with higher capacity factors and is higher with 100 meter hub heights.
The first wind farm in Illinois opened in 2003 and by 2009, it had over 1800 MW installed statewide with thousands of MW more in the planning stages. The largest wind farm in the state is the 300 MW Cayuga Ridge installation, while another seven windfarms each exceeded MW capacity. The Twin Groves Wind Farm was the largest wind farm east of the Mississippi when completed but has since been surpassed. Some smaller installations include a 0.66 MW turbine at the Bureau Valley School District and a 2.5 MW turbine at the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, formerly part of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, now part of the University of Illinois. A proposed high voltage DC transmission line would transmit wind generated electrical power to the Chicago area from northwest Iowa.
Power from some wind farms in Illinois is sold to the Tennessee Valley Authority. A 2010 agreement with Iberdrola Renewables provides a potential 300MW future supply from the Streator Cayuga Ridge Wind Farm in Livingston County. #driving #travel #drivingtour
Streator 4th of July Fireworks
Independence Day fireworks display form Streator Illinois, July 9, 2016 (they waited until the following weekend to have the fireworks since the 4th of July was on a Monday).
Hampton Inn Ottawa - Starved Rock Area - Ottawa Hotels, Illinois
Hampton Inn Ottawa - Starved Rock Area 3 Stars Hotel in Ottawa, Illinois Within US Travel Directory Just off I-80, the hotel is 19.3 km from Starved Rock State Park. It serves a hot, buffet-style breakfast every morning and features an indoor pool and jacuzzi.
Free Wi-Fi access and a flat-screen TV with cable are available in all rooms at Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area).
They are also equipped with a coffee maker and furnished with a work desk.
A modern fitness center and a business center are both on site at the Ottawa Hampton Inn.
There are also meeting and banquet rooms, as well as laundry facilities.
Buffalo Rock State Park is 22.
5 km from the hotel.
The Ottawa Scouting Museum is 3.
4 km away.
Hampton Inn Ottawa - Starved Rock Area - Ottawa Hotels, Illinois
Location in : 4115 Holiday Lane, IL 61350, Ottawa, Illinois - USA
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