Tag Archives: Illinois

Scaling one the last remaining fire lookout towers in Illinois

Posted on April 25, 2024 by problogic

At one time, there were 30 fire lookout towers in the Land of Lincoln. Sadly like many other states, they began to be disassembled and removed in the 1970s when technology and other resources began replacing humans as fire lookouts. … Continue reading →

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Casey, Illinois is “the Tops” and a whole lot more!

Posted on October 6, 2021 by problogic

While on our road trip we discovered that Casey, Illinois has been going about establishing all sorts of unique world records as part of an economic development, placemaking, and tourism-building effort entitled “Big Things in a Small Town“. As a … Continue reading →

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St. Louis mega-bridge opens Feb 9th

Posted on January 27, 2014 by problogic

The newest major bridge across the Mississippi River is designed to reduce congestion on the Poplar Street Bridge between downtown St. Louis and the Illinois suburbs. This impressive cable-stayed span, named the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge, and its highway … Continue reading →

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This is what great planning is all about!

Posted on December 13, 2013 by problogic

Anyone remotely interested in urban planning, revitalization, hiking, kayaking, bicycling, history, civics, urban design, community spirit, canals, economic development, the environment, or cities in general should download and listen to the November 19, 2013 podcast and powerpoint presentation of Tuesdays … Continue reading →

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