PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- The city of Peoria is inviting residents to join them while they open up a 128-year-old time capsule on Sunday.

The time capsule, sealed in the cornerstone of City Hall, will be opened at the Gateway Building at 2 p.m., Nov. 2, according to a post on Peoria City website.

The capsule dates back to the building's construction and was recently removed while the building's facade was being repaired.

It is believed to contain a variety of items from the community, including a copy of the city code, local newspapers, photos and other historical treasures.

“Time capsules are more than just containers of artifacts—they are messages from the past, created by the people who lived here more than a century ago,” said Mayor Rita Ali. “Because this capsule belongs to the peopl

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