#Rantoul

[unteriors]

Sunset Drive, Rantoul, Illinois.

[aryburn-trains]

Illinois Central #4043 Rantoul, Ill.

Passenger train #10, "The Shawnee", makes a station stop at Rantoul, Illinois on its way north to Chicago. Date is 3/21/70.

[expressrantoulil]

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[rabbitcruiser]

Downtown Denver (No. 3)

The three story office and commercial building featuring what was then the theatre's secondary entrance on Glenarm Place, now the main entrance, was designed by the local architect Temple H. Buell. Buell's design is a modernized, art deco interpretation of the Gothic style, executed largely in cast concrete and white terra cotta.

For several decades the Paramount enjoyed success as one of the premier movie houses in the Rocky Mountain region. Then, like other large movie theatres, its patronage declined as population and commerce dispersed into new suburban areas. By 1978, it was the last movie palace left in Denver, and started hosting opera with a production of Madama Butterfly in October 1978 by the Denver Opera Company. The venue has survived and evolved, and now plays host to numerous concert and performance acts. The theatre was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, and the city of Denver recognized it as a historic landmark in 1988. Eight years later, Sinbad performed his HBO comedy special "Son of a Preacher Man" here.

In 2002 the Paramount and the building next door was purchased by what is now Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.

Source: Wikipedia  

[uniqueartisanconnoisseur]

Taylor Munnell Tractor, a Florida Conversion

Keith and I are excited about conversion tractors and Doodlebugs lately. A group of these cool tractors are featured as a small part of the Half Century of Progress . The event will be held in Rantoul, Illinois August 21-24, 2025. With this in mind, we’re on the lookout for conversion tractor and doodlebug variations! During our trip to the Florida Flywheelers we were seeking new and different…

[mutant-distraction]

Rocky cliffs of Hosfos, Iceland.

Photo by Neal Rantoul

[toseebirds]

Okay, what the hell is going on with American rail? I am not fucking gambling for a fancier seat on a train that will almost certainly break down between Kankakee and Rantoul @amtrak-official

[lboogie1906]

General Darren W. McDew (September 29, 1960) was born in Rantoul, Illinois. He graduated with a BS in Engineering from the Virginia Military Institute.

He trained as a pilot in the 82d Flying Training Wing, Williams Air Force Base. He took combat crew training in the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker in the 93rd Bomb Wing at Castle Air Force Base. He was at the 42nd Air Refueling Squadron, Loring Air Force Base, as a pilot instructor and flight commander. He served in administrative and support capacities in DC, as an Air Force aide to President Bill Clinton. He was promoted to the rank of Colonel and was put in charge of the 62nd Operations Group, McChord Air Force Base. Command assignments were with the 375th Airlift Wing, Scott Air Force Base, 43rd Airlift Wing, and Installation Commander, Pope Air Force Base, Air Force District of Washington, Andrews Air Force Base, and two stints at the Pentagon. He was made Commander of the 18th Air Force and promoted to Lieutenant General.

Upon being promoted to the rank of 4-star General, he took command of the Air Mobility Unit at Fort Scott Air Force Base. He served as Commander of, the United States Transportation Command headquartered at Fort Scott, which provided air. He is responsible for coordinating the Air Force’s Air Mobility Command, the Navy’s Military Sealift Command, and the Army’s Surface Deployment and Distribution Command.

Among his numerous awards and decorations are the Armed Forces Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Force Command Pilot Badge, and Presidential Service Badge.

He logged more than 3,300 flight hours in military aircraft ranging from the small, twin-engine Cessna T-37B, to the Northrup T-38A supersonic trainer jet, the Bell UH-1N Twin Huey helicopter, the Lockheed C-130 Hercules turboprop transport plane, to the mammoth four-jet engine Boeing C-17 Globemaster III.

Married since 1983 to Evelyn K. Massenburg, they have a daughter and a son. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[lost-neurons]

3 i 24

this beginning of 2024 is crazy. only today i had a job interview, a call about my internship application (i got it????), and an email from my professor asking me to upgrade my presentation for the foreign languages day.

a plan for january is to simply survive it, and pass my finals at first try. not only i have 7 exams/tests and one essay to write, but i also work every single weekend. and multicultural project i signed up for probably starts too. and i might get a second job. and an internship. 🤕 marcus aurelius give me strength.

🎧 testing by rantoul

[buttacake80]

I used to live in Rantoul. My dad was stationed at Chanute Air Force Base, and both of my older sisters graduated from high school there. After Chanute closed, the dominate industry was agriculture.

I also lived in Savoy when I was in law school. Savoy is a suburb of Champaign-Urbana, the home of the University of Illinois.

This is the soybean capital of the world. One of the largest producers of corn.

With no agricultural workers, that grain will not be picked. Grocery prices are going to sky rocket.

That's what happened with the apple crop here in Washington. No one wanted to pick apples so tons of fruit rotted.

White people don't do field work.

That's why they stole my ancestors from Africa to do it.

[newyorkthegoldenage]

This is an original color lantern slide of the garden of 129 East 69th St., the home of Dr. Alexander Murray, Jr., and Josephine Rantoul Murray, 1922. This garden won the second prize medal for a city garden at the 1922 City Gardens Club of New York.

Photo: Frances Benjamin Johnston via LoC

[paullorenz]

On the road to Chicago, part 9, Rantoul, Illinois, 06-06-23

[madi2112]

The 8 days of Christmas

My plan for Christmas this year was to slowly increase the amount of the holiday I had to deal with.

This, of course, was blown up by the housepest I'm stuck with.

That slow increase was orginally planned because I knew I was likely to be invited to more holiday events then ever as part of the volunteer work I've been doing this year.

Which turned out to be very true.

So rather then posting each event separately I thought I'd just wrap them up as one big present 🎁. So to speak.

Day one: Jingle Cruise

The events started with a special ride on the Jingle Cruise at the Magic Kingdom set up exclusively for the Training and Development Department.

Day Two: WIN Scavenger Hunt

This was a Women's Inclusion Network event at Disney Springs. We broke off into groups and completed a scavenger hunt throughout Disney Springs finding different themed Christmas 🎄 Trees and sending in photos. A great chance to meet other women from around the company and enjoy the evening!

It was also a chance to debut a new holiday dress I got for the season.

Day Three: Come Out With Pride

This was a nice buffet dinner and craft event that unfortunately was sparsely attended. There was, maybe, 25 people at the event?

Still it was fun, and hopefully it will return next year.

I nearly forgot to grab a photo but remembered just before I left. Not visable in the picture was my red skirt to make this a festive combo.

Day Four: The Center

Up next was the holiday dinner for volunteers at The Center Orlando.

Again, the turnout wasn't what I expected. Seems like a lot of the over 100 volunteers passed on this one. The attendance was about 40-50.

I, once more, debuted a new holiday dress for this event. A solid silver dress I thought would look better then it did. In retrospect, it definitely revealed just how bad my weight gain has been lately. Need to do something about that soon.

I also got recognized from my Finding Adventure show.

Day Five: Snowball Express morning

This was a volunteer shift through work welcoming the family of fallen first responders as part of the Gary Sinise Foundation and the Snowball Express.

Over 1000 volunteers welcomed the families to the Magic Kingdom with a parade down Main Street.

Day Six: The Nutcracker

Might be might favorite event this year.

I did a volunteer shift as an Usher for a matinee performance of The Nutcracker by the Central Florida Ballet Company.

Thousands of kids got to see a condensed version of the show. Which was a perfect introduction into ballet for them, and for me!

The dancers did a great job and the hour and fifteen minute run time was perfect.

This was the first time I've seen The Nutcracker as well as my first time at a ballet. I was surprised how enjoyable it was.

Even Rantoul an old friend of mine from my Tony's Town Square Restaurant days who had 2 of his children performing in the show!

Day Seven: Equality Florida

The dinner for volunteers from Equality Florida was up next and was an interesting evening. Once again the attendance was smaller then expected but it was a lively bunch.

They did make a nice speech thanking us all and sharing the amazing numbers of people fighting the horrible things happening to our communities here in Florida.

I did snap a quick photo in the restaurant, but turned out terribly, but I promise I was there, lol.

Day Eight: The Best Christmas Pagent Ever

This was a stage production at the Osceola Arts theater where I did a volunteer shift. I had not had an opportunity to do a shift here in months as my work schedule had not allowed it. I was nice to be back.

Now that these events are finished I can relax a little and maybe do one last road trip of the year....

~Madison

[adrianakurtzismyname]

I moved from a house in Paxton to a three-bedroom apartment in Rantoul before I turned six. 2010 was when I moved to a four-bedroom apartment nearby. This playground and the slides in the background are located near the backyard of the first one. There was a different playground in the same area, and it was bigger. I always enjoyed playing there. I was with friends and my cousins often. The playground was changed years ago. I would've had the full nostalgic feel if it stayed the same. I felt good about walking around areas I used to be in as a kid. When I looked in certain areas, I thought of memories that happened in them, which made me miss my childhood more.

[ainews]

In May of 1994, a small quail forged a major path to peace in Illinois. Known as Deacon, the bird inadvertently brought two warring factions of a conservation organization together.

The Illinois Audubon Society, founded in 1897, had become bitterly divided over two internal goals — one that focused on policy and legislative issues, and the other that sought to protect bird and wildlife habitat through land acquisition.

Deacon changed all that. A member of the endangered bobwhite species, the bird was released — during a ceremony attended by both factions — into the new Nike Trail State Natural Area, a 1,970-acre park rich in wetlands that was dedicated to the memory of Ernie Pyle, the legendary World War II reporter.

The Nike Trail State Park, located in Rantoul, Illinois, was the first bird sanctuary acquired in the state through a partnership between the Illinois Audubon Society’s members involving both sides.

In attendance at the dedication of the Nike Trail State Park that day was Senator Alan Dixon, who called Deacon’s part in the proceedings a “unifying symbol” that brought people of various beliefs and interests together. The senator praised both sides for working hard to achieve the first successful land transaction in the state between the two groups and credited the small quail as a key ingredient.

The following year, the two sides agreed to merge into the present day Illinois Audubon Society, with the goal of increasing the acquisition of land and habitat protection areas for species in decline throughout the state.

Deacon’s legacy lives on through the society’s continued commitment to land protection for birds and other wildlife in Illinois. Even today, the story of the small quail that brought dueling factions of the Illinois Audubon Society together over common grounds remains an uplifting reminder of the power of goodwill and collaboration.

[ko-solar]

Ko-Solar Partners with Illinois Center for Transportation to Develop Cutting-Edge Solar Sound Barriers for Next-Gen Mobility

December 9, 2024 – Rantoul, Illinois — Ko-Solar, a leader in sustainable energy solutions, has partnered with the Illinois Center for Transportation (ICT) at the University of Illinois’ The Grainger College of Engineering to transform the future of transportation infrastructure. The organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 12, 2024, to research Ko-Solar’s highway solar sound barrier systems as part of ICT’s Illinois Autonomous and Connected Track (I-ACT) project design. This partnership aims to enhance sustainable infrastructure through groundbreaking research and technological development.

Ko-Solar’s solar sound barriers are designed to mitigate noise pollution while generating renewable energy. Ko-Solar will install a highway solar sound barrier system at I-ACT once the test track is operational. The pilot system will consist of an approximately 0.25-mile, 18-20-foot-tall solar barrier integrated with over 1,300 photovoltaic panels, capable of generating 502 kilowatts peak power (kWp). ICT will investigate its feasibility, durability, and energy efficiency.

“We’re thrilled to work alongside the Illinois Center for Transportation to explore new frontiers in sustainable transportation,” said Koray Kotan, Partner at Ko-Solar. “This partnership is an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to the development of a more sustainable, energy-efficient highway infrastructure that serves both people and the planet.”

The Illinois Autonomous and Connected Track will provide a dynamic research environment for next-generation transportation technologies, fostering the testing and implementation of innovations that will shape the future of mobility. Through their partnership, ICT and Ko-Solar aim to accelerate advancements in transportation infrastructure that support autonomous and connected vehicle systems, reduce emissions, and set a new standard for energy efficiency.

“We’re excited to work with Ko-Solar once I-ACT is operational to create more sustainable and resilient transportation systems,” said Dr. Imad L. Al-Qadi, Director of ICT.

The partnership aligns with ICT’s mission to drive technological advances that prioritize safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship. As the transportation industry seeks sustainable solutions to meet growing demands, this initiative reflects a commitment to fostering collaborative research and implementation to benefit communities in Illinois and beyond.

About Ko-Solar Ko-Solar (www.ko-solar.com) is a pioneering renewable energy company focused on creating innovative, sustainable solar energy solutions for transportation infrastructure such as highways, railroads and airports. Furthermore, Ko-Solar combines solar technology with highway and railroad barrier structures, harnessing solar energy, reducing noise pollution, removing carbon from the atmosphere, and generating funds for local and state agencies as well as private organizations. Ko-Solar’s solution takes advantage of the benefits of solar energy and the vast length of current and future transportation corridors.

About Illinois Center for Transportation The Illinois Center for Transportation (www.ict.illinois.edu) at The Grainger College of Engineering, University of Illinois (www.illinois.edu), is a premier research facility dedicated to advancing transportation technology. Through its partnerships with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and industry leaders, ICT is transforming transportation infrastructure to improve safety, sustainability, and resiliency across Illinois and the nation.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Ko-Solar, LLC Mohammed Siddiqui Partner Phone: 508-654-8044 Email: contact@ko-solar.com

More information at Ko-Solar: https://www.ko-solar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ko-Solar-partners-with-ICT-to-develop-cutting-edge-solar-sound-barriers-for-next-gen-mobility.pdf

Illinois Center for Transportation Yanfeng Ouyang Associate Director Phone: 217-333-9858 Email: yfouyang@illinois.edu

More information at Illinois Center for Transportation: https://ict.illinois.edu/i-act/news/ko-solar-partners-with-ict-to-develop-cutting-edge-solar-sound-barriers-for-next-gen-mobility

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