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6 days ago |
yahoo.com | Dean Muellerleile
"The heat is on" for a "doozy" of a summer in Peoria. So say the rival farmer almanacs, both of which predict a searing season in central Illinois. Here's what to expect:The Farmers' Almanac summer weather prediction for PeoriaCommencing June 20, when summer officially begins, "The heat is on!" says the Farmers' Almanac.
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2 weeks ago |
pekintimes.com | Dean Muellerleile
The Apollo was the first theater in Peoria designed exclusively for showing movies. The venue's history includes a tragedy-born construction, live performing canaries, the screening of a birth, a descent into B-movie status and surviving a wrecking ball. The Apollo is now a shell of its former glory, but remnants of the storied theater remain —and it's currently for sale. Ask Dean is a Journal Star column focusing on all things Peoria: its history, mysteries, quirks and culture.
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3 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Dean Muellerleile
Demolition work on the former eastbound McClugage Bridge has been postponed to consolidate the implosion of two bridge sections. Previously scheduled for Thursday, the McClugage Bridge will now be temporarily closed in both directions on Friday, May 16, as demolition of the old eastbound span continues.
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3 weeks ago |
pekintimes.com | Dean Muellerleile
Roads near the McClugage Bridge in Peoria and East Peoria will close for about an hour on May 15 at approximately 9:30 a.m. for demolition of the old eastbound bridge. This is the fifth of eight planned demolition events to remove the old structure carrying U.S. 150 over the Illinois River. The McClugage Bridge will be temporarily closed Thursday, May 15, as demolition of the old eastbound span continues.
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3 weeks ago |
pjstar.com | Dean Muellerleile
Roads near the McClugage Bridge in Peoria and East Peoria will close for about an hour on May 15 at approximately 9:30 a.m. for demolition of the old eastbound bridge. This is the fifth of eight planned demolition events to remove the old structure carrying U.S. 150 over the Illinois River. The McClugage Bridge will be temporarily closed Thursday, May 15, as demolition of the old eastbound span continues.
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